Sir Terry Matthews, a Welsh-Canadian business entrepreneur and allegedly Wales’s first billionaire, has spoken out concerning the struggle of new graduates to break into the job market as serious contenders in […]
Is it something you would consider? I have the intention to study a Masters at some point, though the precarious world of grown-up-ness I’ve now found myself lumbered with provides bigger hurdles. When you’re a […]
In my personal opinion, my local job centre hasn’t been able to offer me much support when looking for a job. I was told by my former advisor that she’s mostly dealt with people looking for jobs in healthcare (nursing etc.) and nursery teaching. Suffice to say she wasn’t able to advise me on much. What other resources are there: the local…[Read more]
How much value has your degree added to your job search? For me I think it’s proved of little use in the short-term. I even attended a voluntary course recently wherein the co-ordinator asked me what subject I […]
The Guardian offers short-term writing and journalism courses. They’re quite expensive and you’d have to pay for accommodation, travel costs etc. since it’s based in London. Still, I’d be interested to know what I could gain from such a course, except lighter pockets!
I think this is why speculative applications are so important. Articulate yourself towards the employer directly through your own channel as opposed to via a job site.
I also read recently that English-teaching schemes in Asia are contested by some members of the local community who believe it takes away job opportunities from the natives. And the wage for Chinese workers in similar teaching jobs is lower than the average Work Programme participant. Is there any truth to this? Not wanting to put a downer on the…[Read more]
Networking
I always find that the word ‘networking’ gives off sterile and calculating connotations. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting that they change it to ‘friendship-questing’ or ‘buddy-bundling’ but I […]
It’s been announced that Pearson (owner of the exam board Edexcel, publishing house Penguin and the Financial Times) is entering the higher education arena with a ‘Business and Enterprise’ course. It’s scheduled […]
Recruitment agencies tend to specialise in certain industries. It’s wise to register with agencies that are tied to the job sector you’re keen on.
Internships in Beijing or Shanghai:
I’d never thought of that. It makes sense: the dissertation is a long-term project. I can’t say whether it would come across as amateurish to the employer, but it’s evidence of a prolonged and successful investment of an idea.
University and the Real World
Did you ever give yourself a routine at university? If not, then you’re a normal human being like the rest of us. I remember sleeping and waking at such shockingly contrasting times […]
I used to look at advertisements for graduate career fairs and scoff: what’s the point of going to one? Well, it all amounts to exposure. Turn up and you might meet some employers who work in an industry that you […]
Student Gems is a website that regularly advertises unpaid roles for volunteer writers.
