Surrey Careers blog

Official blog of the University of Surrey's Employability and Careers Centre

My Placement Offer by Kayley

Hello! My name is Kayley and I’m a Biological Sciences student here at the University of Surrey. I am due to undertake a placement as a Scientist at Symphony Environmental later this year, however my journey to this point was not easy! My journey After many applications and six interviews I have finally received my […]


10 ways to improve your Graduate prospects in your final year

We have put together a checklist of 10 things you can do to help you land your graduate job while you are in your final year 1. Spend some time clarifying the type of roles and sectors you are most interested in A lot of students in their final year will be unsure about what […]


Employer Spotlight: Lidl GB – a Career a Lidl Less Ordinary

A Lidl bit about us Lidl is continuing its unparalleled growth in Great Britain by taking another huge step forward with a move to their new custom-built Head Office building in Tolworth. As part of its ongoing expansion and investment in Great Britain the retailer, currently based in Wimbledon, will be moving to a 250,000 […]


What is mentoring and how will it help my career development?

Mentoring is a protected relationship that students, recent graduates and even professionals with several years’ work experience can have with someone who is more experienced than them. Its purpose is to support learning and to develop potential. A mentoring relationship is one where both mentor and mentee recognise the need for personal development. Successful mentoring […]


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