Tag: Lancaster University

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

Posted on by Emily Siddall

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[…]

Skills shortages in the graduate job market

Posted on by Emily Siddall

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?[…]

Lancaster Enterprise Centre

Posted on by Emily Siddall

I want to make things happen   Whether you’re an undergrad or a post grad, first year or final year, and regardless of your degree background, if you have an idea for a business, project or social enterprise, we can help you to get started. You might dream of running your own company, or you Read more about Lancaster Enterprise Centre[…]

How to find a graduate job using twitter

Posted on by Emily Siddall

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

Posted on by Emily Siddall

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[…]

What can I do with my History degree?

Posted on by Emily Siddall

History students are naturally suited to careers as museum or art gallery curators, or in academia. Their analytical and communication skills should also be useful in business and law. History students tend to be fairly down to earth, and are frequently as interested in the minutiae of everyday life as they are in the broader Read more about What can I do with my History degree?[…]

How to write a speculative application

Posted on by Emily Siddall

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[…]

Jonathan Schulte – FASS Placement Blog 2017

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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[…]