Emily Siddall – FASS Placement Blog 2017

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[…]

What can I do with my History degree?

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

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[…]

What can I do with my Languages degree?

Many language students simply aren’t aware of the jobs they could do. Their linguistic abilities can sometimes be a barrier to identifying their other skills. This guide should help you think about the skills you have, the jobs they can be applied to, and the options available. Here are some of the skills you should Read more about What can I do with my Languages 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?[…]

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[…]

2016 Placement Blog: Emma Overmaat

Emma Overmaat: Demand Intern 2016  Placement as: Publications Assistant at DEMAND Centre https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emma-overmaat-a46516118 “At the moment, I am working at the DEMAND research centre, which focuses on the social practices connected to energy use. Their research aims to find out what energy is actually used for in the lives of people. My role in DEMAND Read more about 2016 Placement Blog: Emma Overmaat[…]

Application Guides from Lancaster University Careers

Want to give your CV that extra edge? Or wondering how to improve your Job/Placement applications? Lancaster University provides brilliant online advice on how to do all of this! The aim of any application is to get you an interview. CVs and applications To give yourself the best chance: Do not use the same application Read more about Application Guides from Lancaster University Careers[…]

The Richardson Institute Internship Programme- Research Exhibition 2017

When: Thursday 27th April 2017 Where: LICA Building We would like to say huge congratulations to all participants in The Richardson Institute Internship Programme (RIIP)- Research Exhibition 2017. The Student Interns, Project Coordinators, University Staff, Participating Organisations all pulled together to make this incredible event come to life and be the success that it was. Read more about The Richardson Institute Internship Programme- Research Exhibition 2017[…]