Sometimes what should be simple and straight forward isn’t. Things that in one culture make perfect sense do not translate into others. The global business-place means that we are often going to find ourselves working alongside people physically and virtually. We need to understand what it is that they want and mean and to do … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard a lot about the possibility of ‘Brexit’ by now. If you’re applying for jobs and may be attending interviews you need to know what all the fuss is about. I asked Dr Ben Farrand, Assistant Professor in the Law School here at Warwick to give me a potted version of what is going … Continue reading
Many jobs will be advertised with a person specification (“PS”) which will set out the attributes, skills and experience an employer is looking for. It’s important to look for this; it may be tucked away in the depths of an application pack. Once you’ve found it, here’s how to use it to make sure you … Continue reading
Here at Warwick we have recently held a “Careers in Charities, Campaigning and Volunteering event”. Four speakers from different backgrounds took part all linked by their passion and drive to “help”. Their clear advice for anyone thinking of going into the career’s sector is to get experience! Camilla and Yuan of Warwick Volunteers committee share some more insights from … Continue reading
For a long time now, there has been a negative connotation around graduate internships. After working hard for 3+ years at universities, most graduates are looking at graduate jobs to start their careers. I asked Matt Arnerich, Content Writer, at Inspiring Interns, why graduates might want to think about internships. Here’s what he told me: Continue reading
I talked to Debbie Sidwell and some of her colleagues last week. They work for NFU Mutual and I wanted to know what might attract students to a career in the insurance industry. They’re pretty clear that there are some great opportunities for progression in a varied and exciting industry, so here’s a snapshot of … Continue reading
