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Author Archives: Siobhan Qadir
Awarded a 2:2 degree? What to do next.
Finally it’s results time. Instead of the much hoped-for 2.1 (your ‘guarantee of future career success’) you’ve been awarded a 2:2! Suddenly your chances of getting a good graduate job recede into the distance. Rest assured that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Getting a 2:2 may feel like end of the … Continue reading
Developing a successful CV…the 7 essentials
There is no one way of writing a CV, everyone has an opinion on the style and format! Well, here is a quick guide to putting together an effective CV that you can tailor to the job of your dreams, summer work or part time work. Continue reading
What is project management?
Many roles cover elements of project management but increasing numbers of people are interested in making this a career area for themselves. This role will get you looking at managing people, budgets and resources. This is a role for a calm and focused individual with an eye for detail and a clear ability to communicate … Continue reading
The Art of saying ‘no’
Saying no is an honest reaction to a question that asks you to do something that impacts on you and your workload. Throughout your career this a vital skill that you must develop as part of your own self-development as well as understanding your own worth and let others know it too. So why do … Continue reading
Everybody knows what they are doing…but me
So you thought by now everything would have magically dropped into place. That you would know exactly what it is that you are going to do for the rest of your life. Indeed, you look around your friends and they all seem to have a clear idea of what it is that they are going … Continue reading
Making yourself employable as an international student
Often I meet very concerned international students worried about how hard it will be to get a job post study in the UK. Yes, there are opportunities out there for international students but it does feel much harder because of visa regulations. It may not help that these visa regulations change with little notice and … Continue reading
