Tag: Graduate

How to make the most of your time at the Lancaster University Autumn Careers Fair…

Posted on by Lucy Hutchinson

It’s that time again, winter is well on it’s way and our big Autumn Careers Fair is going to take place TODAY! This year’s Careers Fair will feature organisations ranging from local media moguls Fat Media to the communication giants Vodafone! With so many different opportunities to investigate we know this event has will be up Read more about How to make the most of your time at the Lancaster University Autumn Careers Fair…[…]

Emily Siddall – FASS Placement Blog 2017

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Emily Siddall has graduated this year with a BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations. In the summer leading up to the start of the Masters of Laws, she is undertaking an internship within the Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University, in the role of FASS Placement Scheme Assistant. This post details her Read more about Emily Siddall – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]

A graduates guide to working abroad

Posted on by Emily Siddall

A quick guide to everything you need to get the most out of working abroad. Advice on where to go, who to work for, visas and work permits and day-to-day practicalities. You can increase your employability and develop your skills while experiencing different cultures. There are many advantages to working abroad after graduating, whether you’re Read more about A graduates guide to working abroad[…]

Skills shortages in the graduate job market

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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[…]

What skills do employers want?

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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?[…]

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

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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[…]