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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

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?

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]

Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]

October 25, 2018October 24, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

Why you should gain experience whilst at university Along with ensuring you get the best grades you can and having a great time at university, another thing you should make a priority is gaining work…Continue reading Why you should gain experience whilst at university [Guest post from Step]

Page Talent – Experience Made Easy

October 8, 2018 Jess PopplewellCareers & Employability

[Guest Post by Careers Ambassador Ellie Brown] Page Talent is a website created especially for students looking for internships, work experience and apprenticeships where employers can connect to them directly. The website is completely free…Continue reading Page Talent – Experience Made Easy

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

Summer Internships!

January 16, 2018 c.brindleyCareers & Employability

The new semester isn’t far away, and I’m sure the thought of what you’re going to do during the summer has crossed your mind. You could always spend your summer at home, or you spend…Continue reading Summer Internships!

Careers Case Study: Hayley Shields

May 30, 2017April 27, 2017 Jess PopplewellCase Study

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