The importance of extra-curricular activities

When you’re looking for a job you need to have more on your CV than just your academic achievement, so make the most of any opportunities to pursue extra-curricular activities Getting involved in sports clubs, societies, volunteering and part-time work is a great way to meet new people, enjoy your time at university and ensure Read more about The importance of extra-curricular activities[…]

Jenna Higham – 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[…]

What can I do with my Law degree?

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?[…]

What can I do with my Linguistics 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?[…]

What can I do with my politics degree?

You might be interested in a career in central or local government, the Civil Service or charity work after finishing your politics degree, but there are also plenty of other careers open to you, including law and business. Politics students are typically up to speed with current affairs and interested in leadership and the ways Read more about What can I do with my politics degree?[…]

The top 10 skills that will get you a job when you graduate

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[…]

What can I do with my Criminology degree?

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?

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!

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![…]

How to make the most of your Internship

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[…]