Traditional ways of job searching include online vacancy sites, recruitment agencies, visiting the Job Centre, advertisements on LinkedIn and word of mouth. But what if you’re interested in a sector where it’s challenging to find vacancies? You’ll need to be more creative with your job search. We have six steps that will help you get started and resources for you to delve even deeper.
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After spending much of your life in education it may feel a bit daunting to think about what happens next. You may have a graduate job lined up. Or perhaps you’re taking time out to get experience or travel. Even if you have ‘no idea’ what next, we have tips to help. I have a […]
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The questions we answer in this blog have been chosen from questions we commonly receive. You will find links throughout the blog to help you navigate applying for jobs, preparing for assessment centres and interviews, and exploring what you would like to do when you leave Surrey. 1. How do I sell myself if I’ve […]
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Why did you choose to do a Professional Training Year? I had a relatively unimpressive CV prior, with no work experience (fulltime or part-time) or internships and only a limited amount of volunteering experience. I knew that if I was to walk out of the Law School with a stand-out CV, I had to use […]
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Meet Harsha Danda, a recent graduate in MSc Data Science, who recently landed a role as a Senior Associate at JPMorgan Chase. We spoke to Harsha about his time at Surrey and how SurreyConnects helped him as he prepared to graduate. What brought you to Surrey? The data science course structure brought me here, especially […]
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Hi, my name is Naomy and I am a second year Civil Service Fast Streamer working as a project manager on secondment in the private sector. My day begins with a cup of tea, ready to head to my makeshift office at home for around 8:45. I have just come back from a few days […]
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