Careers insights, updates and news from the Careers Service at the University of Reading.
Nov 03 2021
As you progress through your law degree at university, you’ll typically be bombarded with talk of training contract applications, vacation schemes and pupillages. Since these are the most conventional career paths in law, students can often feel pressured to conform and apply for these positions, fearful that they would otherwise be wasting what is a …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/how-to-explore-alternative-legal-careers-after-graduating-by-sofia-tyson/
Oct 22 2021
When you graduate from university and go out there to start looking for your first graduate job, you will most likely come to a stark realisation. The outcome of university wasn’t exactly what you expected and just because you’ve got a degree in your hands doesn’t mean that employers are begging for your attention. Add …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/how-to-land-a-corporate-job-with-zero-experience-by-tim-sekundyak/
Oct 14 2021
PR is a competitive industry and landing your dream job is never easy. But interviews don’t have to be nerve wracking. In fact the more prepared you are, the calmer you’ll feel when you sit in that chair for the big moment. I was one of those who graduated from university during the pandemic and …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/how-to-prepare-for-an-online-job-interview/
Sep 29 2021
When you are passionate about all sorts of food, cooking recipes, great tastes and exotic spices joining a global food manufacturer following my graduation in Food Technology was a great introduction to the food industry. I wished to work on as many products as I could: best-selling sauces, worldwide known dressings and why not even …
Permanent link to this article: http://blogs.reading.ac.uk/careers/how-working-at-a-global-leader-in-taste-solutions-has-enhanced-my-career/
Aug 13 2021
Written by Jen Morris from Wikijob Traditional pathways post university aren’t for everyone, and the modern world has opened up plenty of opportunities for those looking to balance a career with a passion for adventure. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider the life of a digital nomad. What Is a Digital …
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