Looking for a placement can come with its ups and downs, and requires energy. If you haven’t been successful in securing one yet, you may be thinking: All these thoughts are totally normal at this stage but we would like to look at them more closely. And by doing so we are going to dispel […]
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The week of 10th March was our third international student employability week (ISEW) and included the following awesome events: Thank you to our brilliant speakers who contributed to the week: Phil Duncalfe (Friends International), JMW Law Firm; and Sofia Wang (Employer Engagement Officer). Advice from our International alumni panel Here’s some top takeaways from our […]
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Hi there! My names Yasmin and I am currently a second-year economist on the faststream. Before the fast stream I studied politics and economics at SOAS, University of London. During my degree, Ijuggled a few different jobs to support myself (working as a nanny, waitress, bartender,barista…). I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do […]
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There are many exciting career paths within the health and fitness sector, whether you want to be a personal trainer, performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach or sports technologist.
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Some graduate schemes have fixed starting salaries, but if a role lists a salary as ‘competitive,’ you should be ready to discuss your salary expectations during the hiring process. Striking a balance is key—you don’t want to price yourself out of the job, but you also shouldn’t undervalue your worth. Negotiating after you’ve started can […]
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Hi, I’m Nat, a first-year Nutrition and Dietetics student, and I recently completed the Professional Skills Award. This self-directed online programme at the University of Surrey enhances employability through eight key areas including: career pathways, work experience, interview techniques, sustainability, and skill development. Over the course of roughly 70 hours, the award helps students recognise […]
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