Advice on identifying companies that will respect your views, plus points you need to consider when looking for ethical jobs. Finding employers that value your political and ethical beliefs Many companies in the private sector seek to recruit students who are concerned about their impact on the world. Similarly, voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Read more about Political and ethical issues: Diversity Matters[…]
Graduate opportunities are on the up but employers are struggling to fill a number of vacancies thanks to skills shortages and recruitment difficulties It’s easy to believe all the doom and gloom surrounding the graduate job market but in fact graduate employment figures are at a ten-year high. According to HESA data the majority (76.4%) Read more about Skills shortages in the graduate job market[…]
With so many graduates applying for each role, you must demonstrate that you possess the employability skills that recruiters are looking for. While the knowledge and skills required may vary from job to job, it’s imperative that in your application forms you convey how you’ve gained the core attributes that you think would make you Read more about What skills do employers want?[…]
Jonathan Schulte is currently half way through his internship with British Red Cross, working on an interesting research project investigating the flood recovery work carried out by them following the Cumbria floods in 2015. Below is his reflection on the work he has carried out so far, and the nature of his role at the Read more about Jonathan Schulte – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]
Jenna Higham, has just completed her FASS Placement with the London based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. ISD are a global counter-extremism organisation dedicated to powering new generations against hate and extremism. Below you can find a blog post detailing her experience of her time on placement, along with overviews of her role, the recruitment process, and Read more about Jenna Higham – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]
f you’re a law student or graduate and you’re having second thoughts about whether you want to work as a solicitor or barrister there are plenty of career paths open to you. Whether you’re interested in a career that will make direct use of your legal knowledge or want to change direction and work in Read more about What can I do with my Law degree?[…]
Linguistics graduates are well-equipped to undertake careers ranging from marketing and publishing to speech and language therapy Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: English as a foreign language teacher Lexicographer Publishing copy-editor/proofreader Speech and language therapist Teaching assistant Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Civil Service fast streamer Digital copywriter Read more about What can I do with my Linguistics degree?[…]
A degree in film studies provides you with a combination of theoretical and technical skills that are transferable to a whole host of careers in the creative industries Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Broadcast engineer Broadcast presenter Location manager Programme researcher broadcasting/film/video Television camera operator Television/film/video producer Television production coordinator Jobs Read more about What can I do with my Film Studies degree?[…]
Have you got the key skills graduate employers look for? You’ll need to give examples of these essential competencies in your job applications and interviews to impress recruiters and get hired. Graduate employers place a lot of emphasis on finding candidates with the right skills and competencies for their organisations. Depending on the career Read more about The top 10 skills that will get you a job when you graduate[…]
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?[…]
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