I currently work as an Employment and Recruitment Intern in Lancaster University’s Employment and Recruitment Service. My role involves promoting job opportunities to students using our online job boards and shortlisting these potential candidates by working closely with our clients to ensure we find someone suitable for their available vacancy. I also have the responsibility for the input of staff working hours to ensure they are paid each month.

Working in the ERS has really helped me to prepare for having a career after I graduate as it has given me a clear insight into working in a professional environment. The team are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the recruitment process and I now know that I want to apply for a career in a Recruitment and HR industry; a decision I wouldn’t have been able to make without having my part-time job. Moreover, it has enhanced my ability to balance my job alongside my degree as I have to make time to study around my set working hours in the week. This has been really useful because having less free study time means that you have to make the most of the time that you do have!

The team are dedicated and always do everything they can to help anyone with anything they need.