It is nearly the beginning of the last term of the academic year. Many of you may be trying to look past the exams, to the fun you are going to have over summer. Maybe you’re going travelling? Perhaps you’re also thinking of applying for some jobs? It’s important to make sure that you reflect … 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
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
You’ve prepared properly for the interview, it’s all going swimmingly and then along comes a tricky question … suddenly your mind goes completely blank. It’s happened to us all, but what you do next might determine whether it’s game over, or whether you can prove your resilience and get a bit closer to that job offer. Continue reading
Here at Warwick we have a competition this week to promote our Graduate Jobs and Work Experience event on Tuesday. We’re asking students to tweet about their first career ideas. It has made me think about my personal career journey and how my experiences might relate to Generation Y (or Z). Continue reading
