In this blog, I’d like to introduce the concept outlined in the ‘Squiggly Careers’ book, written by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis. They suggest (and I agree) that career journeys are changing. Within the UK at least, it’s no longer necessary to work in the same company all your life, nor to remain working in […]
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While structured graduate schemes with large companies may be widely promoted, most graduates will start their career at an SME (small to medium-sized enterprise.) Employment in SMEs represents 60% of all UK employment*, so let’s consider the advantages. Starting your job soon Jobs can start at any time of the year. SMEs advertise their roles […]
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Going on a placement is widely considered as one of the best ways to improve your employability while studying. However, spending one more year in higher education might be viewed as an unjustifiable delay in starting a career and earning money. In my role as senior personal tutor and employability advisor, especially for first-year students, […]
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If you’ve been applying for jobs and not getting anywhere it could be because your application isn’t compatible with the Applicant Tracking Software that the recruiter is using. Up to 75% of all applications through an ATS are rejected, so it’s essential you know how they work: What is an ATS? It’s a software that […]
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If you don’t have a clue about what career to do, then you are NOT alone! It may feel like everyone else has a plan, but you couldn’t be further from the truth. We regularly see students that aren’t sure what to do in our one-to-one career appointments. Getting clearer about your future is a […]
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The week of 26th February was our second international student employability week (ISEW) and this year it was even bigger: More events (up from 6 to 10), more employers, more alumni, and more students! Thank you to our brilliant speakers who contributed to the week: Stephen Chan (Amazon), Phil Duncalfe (Friends International), Penningtons Law Firm, and our panel of international alumni: Vijay Raj Soora, Tobi Eyinade, Akanksha Singh; and Manoj Londhe. Here are their tips to help international students navigate the world of work.
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