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
There are many articles, blogs and books dedicated to introverts and how to network, but what about us extroverts? We are perfectly able to network badly as well! The reasons may differ but it is surprising how similar the advice for introverts and extroverts can be to enable good networking. If you describe yourself as … 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
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
Whether it’s Warner Bros, Tesla or L’Oréal, we all have our favourite companies – the ones we’ve followed for years and always hoped we’d someday be a part of. But what about when you want to stop dreaming about them and actually start working for them? From LinkedIn searches to handwritten letters, University of Warwick … Continue reading
What do you believe about the graduate labour market? Where do you source your information and how reliable is it? In the era of Big Data, who should you go to for accurate information? The Media presents an often despondent picture of opportunities for graduates, but is what you read in the news robust and … Continue reading
The University of Warwick’s Creative Industries event takes place tomorrow evening. It may provide the insight and inspiration to help you take that first step towards a career in publishing, writing, television or any of the other exciting industries in this sector. Continue reading
