Who better to write our first post heralding the new term and (gasp!) final year, than Natasha Clark – finalist, soon-to-be-graduate and editor of The Boar… It’s getting to that point where most of us are back at university. All the important things have been done; lie-ins, holidays, watching too much Olympic coverage, and for … Continue reading
Ever wondered what it was like to work for Christie’s? Well, you can find out in today’s guest post from Warwick grad, Katy Richards. Katy tells us how she worked her way into her current role as Executive Assistant to Christie’s CEO… I applied for the Christie’s internship programme when I was still at Warwick, … Continue reading
And it could just make the difference between rejection or job offer. Last year the recruitment consultancy Reed surveyed 1000 employers and found that 96% would hire on attitude over skills. Now don’t start thinking you get by on charm alone. Employers still want to recruit capable graduates with a broad skills portfolio, but they’re more … Continue reading
Charles Oben graduated from Warwick this summer with a 2:1 in French with International Studies. In a previous blog post Charles revealed how impressed employers were with his visual CV and soon after was offered an internship with Adconion Media Group. I recently caught up with Charles to find out how’s he getting on… What does your job involve? I’m … Continue reading
Andrew Bradley, Warwick grad and broadcast journalist, describes his 24-hour sleepover at BBC Television Centre. It’s not just students that pull all-nighters… On the evening of Thursday 3 May 2012 I got off the tube at White City, carrying a suitcase with a blanket, pyjamas and toothbrush. I was going to a sleepover. But not … Continue reading
Way back in the mists of time when I started this blog (ok, May) I promised to launch a mythbusters series challenging popular career myths. The second post may be just a little later than scheduled, but here we go…. Myth: I’m career clueless – I should have some idea what I want to do This is a common … Continue reading
