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What can I do with my Linguistics degree?

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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 Sociology degree?

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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?[…]

What can I do with my politics degree?

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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

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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[…]

What can I do with my Criminology degree?

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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?

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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!

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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![…]

Coping with Job Interview Rejection

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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

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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

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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[…]