Guest blog written by Giang Nguyen, YUSU Academic Officer I was once amazed when a recruiter told me that you will improve your chance of getting a job if you meet their employers. It is true. It is very true. By meeting the current employee or their recruitment team, you will be able to gauge … Continue reading Your chance to meet employers on campus
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My placement experience (part 2)
Focusing in on your placement year search, the application process and decisions based around getting a placement alongside your studies can raise lots of questions. We have advice from another student who has been where you are now and has completed her placement year and returned for her final year of study. Lucy, Management Student, … Continue reading My placement experience (part 2)
GUEST BLOG: Five top tips to make your job application stand out
Guest blog written by Liz Jarrold, Enterprise Rent-a-Car So you’ve done your research, you know the company you want to work for and you’ve found your ideal role. Now it’s time to take the first official step to starting your new career. Here are five top tips to help you with your online application. Tip … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Five top tips to make your job application stand out
GUEST BLOG: Landing your dream job
Guest blog written by Kate, placement student at IBM. She is working within the recruitment attractions team with a heavy focus on the marketing side. Only four months into my placement I feel I have gained a plethora of knowledge when it comes to the recruitment process in general, so I thought I’d share my … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Landing your dream job
CAREERS BLOG: Ten tips for a graduate internship
Careers blog written by Nicola Haydon, Graduate Intern: Marketing and Information Support, Careers Just over a year ago I graduated with very little idea of what I wanted to do next. I had work experience in a range of different areas, but this meant that there wasn’t anything in particular that I had specialised in. … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Ten tips for a graduate internship
CAREERS BLOG: Top 5 tips for handling rejection
Careers blog written by Nicola Haydon, Graduate Intern: Marketing and Information Support, Careers Being rejected after a job interview (or anywhere in the job application process for that matter) is completely normal. Everyone has some sort of rejection story, and whilst it can hurt and knock your confidence, it’s important to bounce back and stay … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Top 5 tips for handling rejection
CAREERS BLOG: Demonstrating commercial awareness
Careers blog written by Kate Morris, Careers Consultant, Careers Commercial awareness is a term many employers use, but what is it and how can you show employers you have it? Commercial awareness is an understanding of how businesses work and what makes them successful. It's key to be able to recognise a company's external context and the pressures and … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Demonstrating commercial awareness
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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GUEST BLOG: Becoming an Account Executive
Guest blog written by Tessa Morgan, Mobile Account Executive, My Voucher Codes When coming out of university, I knew I wanted two things out of a career. To work with people, and to be a part of the booming tech industry. I was very lucky to find something that combined both of these things which … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Becoming an Account Executive
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