With the University of Surrey’s Summer Recruitment Fair only 7 days away, we share our 5 top tips below on how to prepare and get the most out of this event. On Wednesday 10th May, we will welcome over 60 exhibitors to campus, from large graduate recruiters such as BAE Systems, EY and Capgemini, to […]
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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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With final year exams looming, studying takes priority, but spare a thought for your future career! To help make the transition from university to work a little easier, the Employability & Careers Centre share what you need to be thinking about in the coming months… Know your career options Not sure where to start with […]
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On 28th March 2017, the Employability and Careers Centre hosted the Professional Training (PT) Student of the Year Awards to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our students during their placement year in industry. The experiences our PTY students have had while out on placement have been quite remarkable. Their impact has ranged from […]
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Are you currently undertaking your PhD or working at the University as an Early Career Researcher? We are excited to announce that you now have dedicated Careers Advisers to support you when planning your future career. Fiona Thie and Hayley Cordingley are based in the Employability & Careers Centre (in the Philip Marchant building), but […]
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You might not think you want to pursue a sales career after graduation. Yet, having strong selling skills is an integral part of building a successful career – whether it be investment banking, law, accounting, pharmaceuticals, travel, education, retail, or starting your own business. Even interviewing for a job requires good selling skills. At our recent […]
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