Louise Northcutt, final year German Studies student, was in the middle of her year abroad teaching English when she made the decision to apply for a summer placement with Unilever and find out what life is like in the world of ‘big business’. Read her story… Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Tell your career story…
At a recent event for a large investment bank, the MD speaking to the audience announced “a CV always tells a story … and you’d better be able to tell that story”. In saying so, he got to the crux of the difference between a good candidate – who is able to provide a collection … Continue reading
Reflections on a summer of work experience
One of our student bloggers, Katy Edwards, spent a very busy summer completing a range of work placements and has taken time out from her final year studies to share her insights and tips… Just like every other undergraduate, it has become increasingly clear to me that to stand any chance of finding gainful employment … Continue reading
Applications – what are employers looking for?
If you follow or read this blog you’ll have probably spotted that application themed posts appear pretty regularly. This isn’t just laziness on my behalf but more an appeal to common interest. If there’s one thing all of you want at the end of your degree is a job. And what stands in your way? … Continue reading