Tag: advice

What can I do with my Criminology degree?

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As a criminology graduate with critical thinking, analytical and communications skills, you’re attractive to employers both inside and outside the criminal justice sector see also: Lancaster University Criminology (Placement Year) BA Hons Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Community development worker Police officer Prison officer Probation officer Social worker Youth worker Jobs Read more about What can I do with my Criminology degree?[…]

I have a degree, now what?

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If you don’t know what career you want when you graduate, you may have more options than you think. There are jobs in law, finance, IT and management that are open to graduates from any degree background. Even if you don’t know what the practical applications of your degree are, many graduate employers do. They Read more about I have a degree, now what?[…]

It’s never too late to start your job hunt!

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If you’ve been putting off your graduate job hunt because you don’t know where to begin, or if you have just been VERY busy with exams, TARGETjobs have collates some excellent advice on how to get started. To get career ideas, start with yourself Start with yourself – this is the basis of all good Read more about It’s never too late to start your job hunt![…]

Coping with Job Interview Rejection

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Your interview went well and you thought the job was in the bag, but you’ve just heard that you didn’t get it. Read the below advice from TARGETjobs on how to cope with job interview rejection, turn the situation around and use it to your advantage. It can be easy to be overawed by your interviewers, Read more about Coping with Job Interview Rejection[…]

How to sell yourself if you’re a shy job hunter

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Selling yourself effectively in your applications and interviews for  jobs can feel uncomfortable if you’re naturally self-effacing. Here’s dome tips from TARGETjobs on how to get yourself into the right frame of mind for your  job hunt.    We’re always advising you to sell yourself effectively in your application forms and interviews for  jobs, but Read more about How to sell yourself if you’re a shy job hunter[…]

How to make the most of your Internship

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Internships offer an attractive route into some of the UK’s top jobs; if there’s one thing you should do to make yourself more attractive to prospective employers, it’s gain experience of work. The Association of Graduate Recruiters’ annual survey charts the student recruitment activity of some of the UK’s leading companies. This year nearly three-quarters Read more about How to make the most of your Internship[…]

Dress for Success: Job Interview Advice

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Dress for success at your job interviews What do I wear? How should I dress? Are common questions that I get asked when inviting students for interviews. We know the importance of that first impression and that people tend to form an opinion of someone new within a few seconds of meeting, so you need Read more about Dress for Success: Job Interview Advice[…]

2016 Placement Blog: Emily Siddall

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Emily Siddall: Intern at the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences 2016 Emily undertook an internship with the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University, assisting the FASS Placements Officer. This blog gives an overview of her reflection on her experience after completing the FASS Placement Scheme. After being invited to Read more about 2016 Placement Blog: Emily Siddall[…]

2016 Placement Blog: Rebecca Parkinson

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Rebecca Parkinson: Intern at Carnegie Publishing Summer 2016 Rebecca’s blog post gives us a great insight into her experience of the recruitment process, as well as her experience during the first two weeks of her placement at Carnegie Publishing. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-parkinson-ba468a97 I’ve just finished week two of my placement at Carnegie and I feel I’ve got Read more about 2016 Placement Blog: Rebecca Parkinson[…]

2016 Placement Blog: Patrizia Carbone

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Patrizia Carbone: 2016 Summer Intern for Bay Tourism Patrizia’s inital blog post outlines her internship role, and the improvements she saw to her skills in the first week of her placement. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/patrizia-carbone-a8228155/en My name is Patrizia Carbone, and I currently finishing MSc International Innovation (Design path) at Lancaster University. Since I will be spending the Read more about 2016 Placement Blog: Patrizia Carbone[…]