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 world of work is constantly changing. New technologies are re-forging the economic landscape and graduates need to stay ahead of the curve. It is estimated that 850,000 UK public sector jobs and up to 30% of all UK jobs could be automated by 2030. There is every chance that technology will replace every job … Continue reading
‘When do I go to the top of the pay scale…can I leave early on a Friday afternoon…when can I expect to take over from you?’ On reflection, probably not the most appropriate questions to pose when the employer asks you if you have any questions at the end of an interview – but what … Continue reading
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
What if you could call on 100 people for career advice? Now you can! Guest blogger Paul Murphy, author of ‘1000 Years of Career Advice’ (1) has written a book that interviews 100 graduates, 10 years on from university about their career paths and advice for a younger generation. In the book, the interviewees offer … Continue reading
As a History of Art undergraduate, Malina Mihalache has often been asked the inevitable question ‘what can you do with an art history degree?’ But how much of our time, argues Malina, should be spent researching, planning and figuring out what we truly want to do with our lives? Should we figure this out before … Continue reading
Strong communication skills are a prerequisite for graduate level job opportunities. When I reflect on the colloquialisms and idioms used in everyday language that I use when I advise students, what am I really telling them? Continue reading
