Surrey Careers blog

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

My Journey to teaching by Liam Donachie, i2i Chemistry trainee, graduated 2020

During the final year of my master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Surrey, I found myself questioning whether the world of research was for me. I had just finished a placement year at a research-based laboratory, and as much as I enjoyed it, I found myself questioning whether it was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I have always been a sociable person and always loved explaining and discussing my subject. It is this that sparked my interest in teaching. I had always had it in the back of my mind, but I had never had the opportunity to explore it as an option.


Employer Spotlight – Exciting Minds with graduate and placement opportunities at GSK

Life at GSK We believe strongly in inclusion and diversity. Not only is it the right way to do business, but it also leads to business success – unleashing the enormous potential of the differing knowledge, abilities, experiences and styles of our people, and enhancing our ability to respond to the differing needs of our […]


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.


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.


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