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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]

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 PopplewellCareers & Employability

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

CV Tips and Template by Inspired Interns!

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 c.brindleyCareers & Employability

If you’re struggling with how to lay out your CV this summer, then check out the template Inspired Interns have created to give you some inspiration! Just click this link > CV Dos & Donts and get…Continue reading CV Tips and Template by Inspired Interns!

The Benefits of Blogging

April 17, 2018 c.brindleySkill Development

Blogging is has taken the internet by storm and there are now nearly 156 million public blogs in the world. With all those blogs circulating in the atmosphere, you’re probably thinking what’s the point of…Continue reading The Benefits of Blogging

Seven valuable skills learned as an English Literature Student [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]

April 17, 2018June 13, 2018 c.brindleyCareers & Employability

Anyone taking, or considering taking, a degree in English Literature will already know of the mockery that often comes along with the subject. Heralded as one of the ‘pointless’ degrees, it is deemed useless when…Continue reading Seven valuable skills learned as an English Literature Student [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]

What To Include In A Cover Letter

March 27, 2018 c.brindleyCareers & Employability

A cover letter is as old as the CV, everyone knows they need one, but no one ever really knows what to put in it. Now that it’s the start of the Easter break, this…Continue reading What To Include In A Cover Letter

How EDIT Development can help you!

March 13, 2018March 27, 2018 c.brindleySkill Development

Who are EDIT Development? They are a company who are experts in leadership, talent management and building diversity cultures. They hold training sessions for business people all over the country; including ESPRESSO sessions which are…Continue reading How EDIT Development can help you!

How To Apply For A Job When You Have No Experience [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 c.brindleyCareers & Employability

Applying for your first job post-uni can be a daunting task. Not only are you thrust into the world of work after years of educational comfort, but you may find you are lacking in actual…Continue reading How To Apply For A Job When You Have No Experience [Guest Post from Inspiring Interns]

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