Commercial awareness is one of those topics that invariably provokes yawns and groans from students; many assume that it’s relevant only for those seeking corporate careers. Well, think again. Anyone who plans to enter employment, regardless of sector, needs to know what it means, why it matters and how to find it! Continue reading
It is a truth universally acknowledged in the careers world that the large corporates can have a hard time selling their appeal to arts students. Mention investment banks or the ‘Big 4’ and prepare for pretty strong reaction. And there’s probably no point considering this field if you have a pretty strong aversion to big … Continue reading
Commercial awareness: don’t start your job search without it. Whether your sights are set on the Square Mile or MediaCity, you’ll need a good grasp of commercial awareness to impress potential employers. A recent CBI report (2011) found that employers were dissatisfied with the commercial and business awareness of recent graduates – don’t be one of them! … Continue reading
We’ve reached the end of another year. Exams are over and a long vacation stretches ahead. If you’ve got a pretty packed schedule or a job offer lined up, this is a time of promise and excitement. But if you’ve got to this point and and are beginning to worry about what comes next, don’t … Continue reading
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