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How I secured my placement by Kalina, Computer Science

It all started back, at the beginning of my second year when I set a goal to find the perfect placement opportunity that would prepare me
for the professional world. It would be my first job experience ever, and that thought was quite terrifying.

What happens if I don’t get invited to an interview? What if
I make a fool of myself while I’m being interviewed? What if I get the desired job but I don’t enjoy it? I felt scared and excited about this new chapter of my life. What kept me moving forward towards my goal was the desire to develop myself both professionally and as a person.

Graduate Schemes – 6 questions answered

Graduate schemes are paid structured training programmes offered by many large employers, usually lasting between
one and two years. It’s the defined time frame and structure that distinguishes a graduate scheme or programme from the wider class of ‘graduate job’, which is the general term for entry-level roles that require people with a degree qualification.

My Graduate Journey by GSA graduate, Kelsie McDonald

Your classmates and your teachers are your first and some of the best contacts, if you collaborate and work as a team you will help lift one and other to higher places, don’t make it a competition, make it a family.

Welcome to Employability and Careers

Whether you are returning to Surrey or have just started your first year – Employability and Careers are here to provide support on every step of your career journey. Whether you are thinking about what graduate job or placement to apply for, how to get work experience, what to put on your CV, or getting a part time job or volunteering to fit around your studies.

How to plan your career and job hunt during a pandemic

It can feel challenging if career plans, placements or graduate jobs have been delayed and altered due to the pandemic. However, there are many things you can do to move forward from
the unsettled feelings and boost your career prospects by taking some time to reflect on some constructive next steps.

Starting a new job remotely – some helpful guidance

Starting any new job can feel daunting and in normal circumstances, most companies dedicate a couple of days in the beginning of your new job to showing you around, often allocating you a buddy or mentor, and generally helping you settle in. Due to current circumstances you may find yourself in the position of starting your placement or graduate job remotely.
Here is some helpful advice for remote working.

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