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The Careers 101s: The Internship & Entry-Level Guide

In the current climate, looking for internships can be a difficult and arduous task. On one hand, companies are struggling to ensure longevity and growth in uncertain times. On the other hand, businesses are looking for practical ways to increase...

Career Development Officer, Paul Worsfold giving advice to a student.

Preparing for a career after university

Final year students are quickly approaching the end of their university journey with graduation at the end of the year. But while one journey is ending, another one will begin, and now is the time to prepare what you will do as a career when you...

7 steps to survive placement

by Michael Hanrahan The lead up to university placements can be harrowing. But here is my go-to list for making the most of it and having a great time! Step 1: Accommodation When you find out where you’re going for placement, start looking for...

7 Lynda courses to become social media savvy

Living in a digital world, it is crucial to develop your digital skills to ensure your career success. Most job roles now and in the future will involve technology. So, here are seven FREE, short courses available just for you on Lynda.com to...

Get ahead in your journalism career

If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a journalist, absolutely love story-telling and feel that writing comes naturally to you, read on! In this day and age, everyone is a publisher – whether sharing posts on Instagram, tweeting or updating a...

Getting results with cold canvassing

When you are looking for a job, it’s tempting to give out as many resumes as you can. This is known as cold canvassing and sometimes it can pay off, particularly if you catch an employer just as someone has resigned or when they have urgent...

Job hunting hacks

Charlie understands how tough the job market can be, it can be harder than resisting the urge to dig into that can of Milo with a teaspoon when you get the midnight munchies! Here are some job hunting hacks to get you through the minefield of cover...

5 ways to build your personal brand

Today, nearly every individual has a personal brand – whether cultivated or not – and it’s what makes many people stand out from the crowd. The concept of promoting yourself to a group of people may seem foreign and scary – but it could be the thing...

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