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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![…]

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[…]