What skills do employers want?

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?[…]

How to find a graduate job using twitter

Think of Twitter as a very busy, enormous, endless party filled with influential people. Find out how you can use Twitter to network, gather information and ultimately get ahead in the graduate job hunt. Think of Twitter as a very busy, enormous, endless party filled with influential people. If you’ve just been using Twitter to Read more about How to find a graduate job using twitter[…]

The importance of social media in your job hunt

Using online platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn to create profiles and engage in networking is an effective way to impress employers and boost your chances of landing a job With High Fliers’ The Graduate Market in 2017 report confirming that graduate recruiters continued to increase their use of social media during 2016/17, there are no excuses Read more about The importance of social media in your job hunt[…]

How to write a speculative application

Not all graduate jobs are advertised – to find these hidden roles you’ll need to write a speculative application to a company you’re interested in working for Being proactive in this way can give you access to a much wider variety of roles and increase your chances of success in the competitive job market. What Read more about How to write a speculative application[…]

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[…]

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?[…]

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?[…]