Have you just finished your exams and not feeling as euphoric as you expected? This was the sentiment expressed by some final year students I interviewed this week who described the experience of completing their exams as an anti-climax. Particularly so for those who hadn’t found a job or even considered how they wanted to … Continue reading
If you have experienced any of the symptoms commonly associated with mental health issues, you are certainly not alone. 1 in 4 of us may experience this during our lifetime and it can be particularly acute for students, living independently for the first time without the emotional support of family and friends. Continue reading
Today the nation goes to the polls to decide who will be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It does kind of feel like there has been a never ending cavalcade of elections in the last few years but I hope that in amongst the dissertation deadlines … Continue reading
I always say that if you get to an interview, an employer believes you can do the job on paper and it’s just a matter of convincing them in person at the interview. So, how can do you do this effectively, without just repeating what you’ve written on your application form and simply regurgitating what … Continue reading
Undecided about her career, University of Warwick languages student Helen Oakes shares how her different internships have helped her to focus on her future options. Continue reading
If you’re feeling bored, you could try walking into your careers service and asking ‘Got any information about jobs?’ See what response you get if you can’t be any more specific. But occasionally students confess that they have done pretty much the same thing on-line, starting their career investigations by typing ‘jobs’ into Google. Continue reading
‘Can I have a free pen?’ is the number 1 most annoying question employers are asked at University of Warwick careers fairs. We know because, after the careers fair on May 8th, we asked them. Now don’t misunderstand me – I love a free pen as much as the next person who loves a free … Continue reading
