The Summer careers fair takes place at the University of Warwick on May 8th. Whether you are a first year or a finalist you will know that this is an event you can and perhaps should attend. Indeed, you often see employer events and think ‘why should I, what is the point in attending?’ Well…there … Continue reading
‘Tis the season to make the most of the opportunity to meet employers who are on campus for university careers fairs. So what can you expect and how can you make the most of a careers fair? If you’re an arts student looking for inspiration, should you bother? 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
Networking is a big thing! There are innumerable advertised opportunities to network at Warwick, but what does it really mean and do you have to do it? The good news is that at the most basic level networking is talking to other people. We all network every day when we go about our daily lives … Continue reading
So, you’re interested in attending an event in your sector – the one you’re passionate about! Now might be a good time to think about why you’re so interested in this occupational area? Are there any holes in your knowledge about possible careers for you? Do you have any idea about how to go about finding your dream job? Are … Continue reading
Recently we’ve had several posts about working in the City, but today it’s the turn of the scientists to take centre stage. You may have the option as part of your degrees to do a placement year and for some it may be a requirement. There’s lots of research which suggests that such a placement can be really beneficial. … Continue reading
It’s autumn fair season and with four careers fairs taking place this term, there’s plenty to get excited about. Our flagship event – the Impact Fair – kicks of the programme on 8th October, so save the date. All years are welcome and we have introduced a dedicated ‘CareersZone’ this year to help you make … Continue reading
