Even though it can seem to be a relatively daunting concept, it is possible to develop contact on social media to help you find a career, particularly in sectors that are notoriously difficult to enter. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2019
What influenced my career decision
Making a career decision can be a challenging process. For many students approaching their finals it may be the first time they have started to consider what to do with their degree. Ojinika Efobi graduated from Warwick Law School in 2018 and in her current role on the NGDP (the local government management scheme), she … Continue reading
How joining a society can help your career
We’ve all seen those LinkedIn profiles where people are part of dozens of societies, clubs and organisations during their time at university. During my three years (so far!) of studying, I have always been hesitant to join societies. Would I be able to balance my passion for a particular society with my university work? Would … Continue reading
Want a reason to jump out of bed in the morning? Then find your Ikigai.
How are we supposed to know what our true calling in life is? Especially when there is still so much to experience, knowledge to gain, and our dreams don’t seem possible. Picking something and saying ‘this is my thing’ seems a bit crazy. I’ve always struggled with the word ‘career’, it’s not an inspirational word … Continue reading
How to write a CV with no experience
Securing that first step on the career ladder after graduating can feel like an impossible task. Graduates often find themselves stuck in limbo when they realise most roles require at least some experience. But in order to get that experience in the first place, they need a job. A total catch 22 situation. Andrew Fennell, Director at … Continue reading
What to do when you have no experience
You may remember Guns ‘n Roses used this strategy in the 90’s, releasing 2 albums simultaneously on the same day. Today we are publishing two blogs on the theme of how a candidate makes their application stand out if they have no, or little, formal work experience. Ashleigh Green, a History of Art undergraduate at … Continue reading
