For Spring term we are piloting a new way for you to get help from us - an online Careers Q&A on the topics we get asked about most. The sessions will run on alternate Tuesdays between 11.00am and 1.00pm - you can find a full list of dates and topics below. First up (Tuesday … Continue reading New for Spring term: online Q and A with the Careers team
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Careers Latest News
Latest news from Careers We’re still open during the Easter vacation Monday 14 March – Friday 8 April Open: Monday – Thursday, 10.00am – 4.00pm Closed: Every Friday Monday 28 March (Easter Monday bank holiday) Appointments with our Careers Consultants will still be available. See Careers Gateway or our Opening Times webpage to see when they … Continue reading Careers Latest News
GUEST BLOG: Does your degree have to match your career path?
Guest blog written by Joe Hill, Content & Online PR Executive. Having a maths degree on your CV when applying for a fashion role might not seem like a match in heaven, but don’t be discouraged. Skills can be transferred from unlikely places, with past education and employment being invaluable in all professional experiences. We … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Does your degree have to match your career path?
GUEST BLOG: How to get a job in marketing – tips for assessment centres
Guest blog from Victoria Plum, online bathroom retailer. This is an article following two successful candidates journey’s though the Victoria Plumb graduate interview process. They offer tips and advice of what to expect at an assessment day, and how to successfully make a lasting impression on an employer. What to expect at an assessment day … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: How to get a job in marketing – tips for assessment centres
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Get to grips with the graduate job market
Friday's advice: Get to grips with the graduate job market. It's one thing making sure your CV is in great shape and being prepared for job interviews, but if you're not sure what sector you want to go into, CVs and interviews might be the last thing you're even thinking about. Considering possible future careers … Continue reading Get to grips with the graduate job market
Practice Makes Perfect
Tuesday's advice: Practice Makes Perfect So you've secured your grad job interview but you're worried about what to expect? Making a killer application and getting through to the interview stage is brilliant, but now that you've got to that stage, you need to make sure you're ready for it. With Careers offering practice interviews as well … Continue reading Practice Makes Perfect
Make sure you have a great CV
Monday's advice: Make sure you have a great CV. It might sound quite basic, but you'd be surprised how many candidates miss out on jobs purely because their CV isn't up to scratch. You might have the experience and the skills, but can you put them onto paper? If you're not highlighting them in the … Continue reading Make sure you have a great CV
Psychology4Graduates
Registration is open for the Psychology4Graduates event at Kensington Town Hall on 3 December 2014. The event is tailored towards soon to be, or recent graduates considering a career in psychology, and highlights the career opportunities available to psychology graduates, with a focus on the routes to becoming a Chartered Psychologist. There will also be … Continue reading Psychology4Graduates
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