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Three mistakes that could get your CV rejected… [Guest post from Andrew Fennell, StandOut CV]

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Matt JonesCareers & Employability

When you’re searching for a top graduate job, you need a CV that’s going to get you noticed by recruiters and wow employers. And when you are facing tough competition from other candidates, it’s important…Continue reading Three mistakes that could get your CV rejected… [Guest post from Andrew Fennell, StandOut CV]

Why Apply For BBC Work Experience

March 18, 2019 charlotte.stevensoCareers & Employability

If like me you are interested in journalism and have a background of writing, applying for work experience with the BBC can sound slightly scary on the surface. But as one of the leading creative…Continue reading Why Apply For BBC Work Experience

NHS Jobs: Give your application a health-check!

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019 Matt JonesCareers & Employability

With an initial 144,000 members of staff in 1948, the NHS has become not only the UK’s biggest employer, but the fifth largest in the world. Currently employing a whopping 1.7 million people across England,…Continue reading NHS Jobs: Give your application a health-check!

Need help finding work experience for a module?

January 29, 2019 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

Hello everyone! At this time of year we see a lot of student looking to organise work experience for their modules – so I thought it might be a good idea to pull together some…Continue reading Need help finding work experience for a module?

Application Writing: How to do it right!

November 12, 2018November 12, 2018 mia.wilsonCareers & Employability

Picture this, you’re scrolling through every job site ever made, and you find the IDEAL role for you. But then it hits you. How do you write the winning application? It’s super scary crafting any…Continue reading Application Writing: How to do it right!

Want to start a business? Experience could help! [Guest post from Step]

November 5, 2018November 2, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

Why getting experience in a smaller business gives you a great insight into starting your own  If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business, there is no better learning experience than working in a…Continue reading Want to start a business? Experience could help! [Guest post from Step]

Why YOU should do a year in industry [Guest Post from Step]

November 2, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

Why you should do a Year-in-Industry placement If your course has an option to do a Year-in-Industry placement (otherwise known as a sandwich placement), it is something that you should strongly consider undertaking. Here’s why:…Continue reading Why YOU should do a year in industry [Guest Post from Step]

Work experience: Why it’s important and how to sell it on your CV [Guest Post from CV-Library]

October 30, 2018October 26, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

Whether you’re in your first year, or final year, it’s always a good idea to have an up-to-date copy of your CV lying around. After all, you may need it to find a part-time job,…Continue reading Work experience: Why it’s important and how to sell it on your CV [Guest Post from CV-Library]

NEWSFLASH: Journalism and Media Week at Leeds Trinity University

October 27, 2018October 24, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

  Are you studying or aiming for a career in journalism or the media? This November, Leeds Trinity University are celebrating 10-years of the Journalism and Media Week with an incredible line-up of speakers and…Continue reading NEWSFLASH: Journalism and Media Week at Leeds Trinity University

NEWSFLASH: TARGETpostgrad Online Fairs

October 26, 2018October 24, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

TARGETpostgrad Online Fairs   Are you thinking of continuing your studies after your degree? Are you wondering what postgraduate opportunities are available? If you answered yes to either of these, register for the TARGETpostgrad fair…Continue reading NEWSFLASH: TARGETpostgrad Online Fairs

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