Coding for non-coders part one: getting started
We often get questions from students outside of Computer Science about how they can develop their coding skills or get into related sectors. Coding is no longer the reserve of programmers and the...
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Student Perspective; Millenia tells us why she is not doing a placement and how she is making herself as employable as possible...
In our latest blog here from Millenia on why doing a placement was not for her and how she is making herself employable without one. Read the blog
November graduate opportunities - how the labour market is faring
At the start of October we gave you a bit of an update on how the labour market is looking. It hasn’t been that long, but things are changing all the time. Since October we’ve entered a second...
Student Perspective: Marketing finalist Lauren tells us about applying for and undertaking a placement (and the importance of a nice car on a long commute!)
Lauren tells us all about her placement experience with BMW. Read the blog
How to write a perfect CV.. Part 2
Here are some tips on writing your best CV for now from Applications Adviser Amy. Considering you’ve been accepted into university, let’s play to your strengths and write it like an assignment! Read...
Thinking about a career in a think tank?
A couple of weeks ago Careers Adviser Aste attended an inspiring and insightful webinar all about how to start your career in a think tank, delivered by Smart Thinking, and with speakers from several...
Student Perspective: ‘My career plan is not set in stone, but I think this is a positive thing…’
Amy, a second year Physics student, explains why she finds freedom and comfort when exploring career options by having confidence in herself rather than a rigid plan. Read all about it in our latest...
Staying positive whilst job searching
We all know how difficult it can be to stay positive and motivated in the job-hunting process, never mind in a pandemic! Find out from the Careers Service team what strategies they recommend. Read...
Student Perspective: How a placement abroad developed resilience
In our latest blog Spanish and Politics student Keji tells us about turning a disappointing internship on the other side of the world into a positive experience for developing skills. Read the blog
How to develop rapport in a virtual meeting
In recent weeks Careers Adviser Aste have had a few students being worried about virtual interviews, especially those which are pre-recorded, or online networking with employers, and how to develop...