When you tell people, “I did my Professional Training Year (PTY) at BMW UK”, you get a certain kind of reaction. I have to say… it’s a pretty great reaction. Placement year was my priority and I wanted to get it right Coming to the University of Surrey, the placement year experience was a priority […]
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If you have previously applied for a job, you perhaps must have heard the phrase “extracurricular activities” which is an essential section to include on your CV. But, what are the benefits of taking part in an extra-curricular activity, especially during your first year at University? Extracurricular activities can be fun and a rewarding way […]
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While I wanted to focus entirely on my studies, a part-time job, with flexible schedules that does not affect my studying, was the ideal situation for me to achieve this goal.
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Hey guys, it’s Eleni, one of your student careers ambassadors. I’ve just returned from an incredible Erasmus+ placement year. In this blog I will give you some of my tips on how to go about placement searching and how Employability & Careers can help you through the process. Searching for a placement Making the decision […]
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Discovering my passion on my placement year Like many students, during the first couple of years of my degree I was not sure what kind of job I wanted to apply to once I graduated. I was passionate about engineering in the healthcare sector, as it was a way for me to make a positive […]
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Hey guys and welcome to University of Surrey, or welcome back if you’re already a student here. I’m Eleni, one of your student careers ambassadors. I’ve just come back from my placement year and I’m now heading into my final year of biomedical science. A new academic year is about to begin, our timetables are […]
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