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 English degree?

English students have a lot to offer prospective employers, including well-developed communication skills, the ability to work independently, flexibility and adaptability. English graduates enter a broad range of professions, including education, marketing, journalism and public relations. Their analytical and communication skills are potentially in demand in management roles both in business and the public sector. Read more about What can I do with my English degree?[…]

What can I do with my Sociology degree?

Sociology graduates have a range of skills that are in demand, including communication and information gathering and analysis – but they need to know how to sell their strengths to employers. Many sociology graduates are drawn to working in areas such as law, health and education, as well as social and welfare professions. For some Read more about What can I do with my Sociology 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[…]

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?[…]

Coping with Job Interview Rejection

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

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

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

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

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[…]