Many students focus on graduate schemes and view them as the best available progression route. Whilst graduate schemes can offer excellent training and a great introduction to a particular sector, they are not for everyone. Schemes can be highly competitive and demanding, and are usually only available in larger, more corporate companies. In practice, only […]
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Aisling O’Keeffe graduated in psychology this year. She received a Highly Commended Award at the Student of the Year Awards in April. Before she starts her graduate role she found some time to tell us about her placement year working at the university. My role as a Research Assistant I worked as a research assistant for […]
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Career resilience means the ability to overcome barriers and adapt to change or problems in the workplace as they arise. It is the ability to cope with setbacks and bounce back, being able to boost your self-esteem and try again. Sounds scary or almost superhuman? In fact, resilience is a skill that can be learnt and […]
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With final year exams over, it’s time to relax, watch the World Cup and Wimbledon, the Tour de France or the Grand Prix, then spend some time with your friends and family, and finally have some fun. At some point you will probably be thinking ‘What next?’ To help make the transition from university […]
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It is estimated that up to 85% of people find jobs through people they know. Engaging with social media as part of your job search is a vital way to build your own network of useful people who can give you tips and ideas for breaking into the sector that interests you. The most effective […]
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Careers Ambassador Holly Grant has dived in to the interactive Business Skill Section of Surrey Pathfinder and discovered that that the resources will help her develop skills across a diverse range of industries Development Tools include information applicable to different sectors The Business Skills section can be found under ‘Development tools’ on Surrey […]
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