“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” – Benjamin Franklin The search for a placement can be stressful, but doing certain … Read More
Five top tips to make the most out of your second year university experience
”By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” -Benjamin Franklin. University is often the first time where we are … Read More
6 things you need to do to write a great covering letter
You wouldn’t be alone in thinking that the covering letter is just a tick box exercise – something you’re supposed … Read More
Oh no…CVs revisited
Whaaaaaaaaaaat? I bet that’s how you may have felt when you saw that this was a blog about CVs. Lots … Read More
5 super useful careers resources to use over the festive break
Graduates First If you’re not already, we recommend signing up to Graduates First over the festive break. Graduates First is … Read More
Letters to myself, whilst hunting for a placement
Dear anyone who reads this blog, Across these pages you will find the letters I wrote about my placement journey. … Read More
5 key questions to ask at a careers fair!
If you’re heading into you final year, you’re likely to be bombarded with information about graduate jobs from the moment … Read More
My advice on starting your placement search
Name: Libby Jones Course: Business and Management Placement Year: Retail Placement Programme at Lidl I started my placement search in … Read More
Careers advice and support for international students
As an international student, it can be hard to know what your career options are. The questions around visas and … Read More
Securing a Placement
University is all about independence. From turning up to your lectures, seeking advice from your lecturers, to doing extra reading … Read More