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Egg-cellent Ways To Save Money This Easter

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 charlotte.stevensoStudent Experience

Easter time can creep up on you and before you know it, it’s time to compile a list of everyone you know, their favourite chocolate and hit the shops. However, this can be an expensive…Continue reading Egg-cellent Ways To Save Money This Easter

Why Apply For BBC Work Experience

March 18, 2019 charlotte.stevensoapplications

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

A Guide To Student Volunteering

February 14, 2019February 17, 2019 charlotte.stevensoVolunteering

Whilst at university, nothing is more important than getting experience with working with other people. Not only is it a way to help others and strengthen new skills whilst doing so, it’s a chance to…Continue reading A Guide To Student Volunteering

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]

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

Jobs & Opportunities: A Guide

August 30, 2018August 31, 2018 Rebecca SpencerCareers & Employability

You may have seen us posting religiously on social media about Jobs & Opportunities, but seriously we can’t stress enough how GREAT this new platform is (we’re not biased at all)! Sign up, download the…Continue reading Jobs & Opportunities: A Guide

LinkedIn: A Student Guide

August 14, 2018 Rebecca SpencerCareers & Employability

In the modern age, pretty much everything is done online. The world revolves around the internet; connecting with friends, shopping and even applying for jobs are now more online than offline activities. So, it’s important…Continue reading LinkedIn: A Student Guide

Writing Applications: A Tough Love Guide

July 17, 2018July 30, 2018 Jess Popplewellapplications

Writing applications has lots of similarities with writing academic essays – you should give yourself plenty of time, do your research, make sure you’ve answered the questions properly, and that everything is spelling and grammar…Continue reading Writing Applications: A Tough Love Guide

5 of the Best Websites for Student Jobs [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]

February 27, 2018 c.brindleyCareers & Employability

It can be a laborious task looking for a job before or after graduation. The job market is very competitive, but there is a wealth of resources online dedicated to finding the right role for…Continue reading 5 of the Best Websites for Student Jobs [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]

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