I have been studying my postgraduate degree at the University of Sussex since graduating. I’ve also been working part-time at a small human resources (HR) consultancy in Surrey. Getting Industry Experience I recognised that while employers are looking for candidates with a good degree, industry experience would give me an advantage when applying for graduate […]
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When your placement comes to an end the thought of returning to University for final year can often bring up mixed feelings. Often when your placement year has been a positive experience, where your contribution was really valued it can be a comedown to be thrown back into uni. You find that you are ‘just […]
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Your CV should be unique. It should reflect your strengths and skills and be clearly focussed on the role you are applying for. Should I amend my CV for every role I apply for? Every job includes a job description where the skills, competencies and experience needed is listed. Your CV will need to address […]
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As your summer progresses the last thing you want to think about is the pressures of coming back in October. However, a little preparation now will save you time and worry later on. How can I start preparing for placement over the summer? Our step-by-step online placement module is on Surrey Pathfinder. It takes you […]
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In my second-year, I received an email promoting the Employability Award. Curious to know more, I joined the introductory talk, where I learnt that the award’s aims. It recognises your engagement in extracurricular activities, while connecting you to the world of work. It can be seen as an ‘ID’ of who you are beyond your […]
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Whether you’ve got a creative skill set and know fully well what industry you’re looking to get into once you’ve graduated or whether you’re weighing up your options for what job would perfectly match your skills, have you ever thought to consider a career in digital marketing? Today the digital marketing industry is booming, and […]
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