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?[…]
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[…]
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?[…]
Jenna Higham, has just completed her FASS Placement with the London based Institute for Strategic Dialogue. ISD are a global counter-extremism organisation dedicated to powering new generations against hate and extremism. Below you can find a blog post detailing her experience of her time on placement, along with overviews of her role, the recruitment process, and Read more about Jenna Higham – FASS Placement Blog 2017[…]
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?[…]
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[…]
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?[…]
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![…]
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[…]
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[…]
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