Category: Undergraduate

How to benefit from having a career mentor – Thrive Mentoring Scheme

Have you ever heard of the Thrive Mentoring Scheme? Do you know what are the benefits of having a mentor?  If you answered both questions in the negative, read this article and find out more about my experience of having a mentor and my new role of being a Thrive Ambassador.  The Thrive mentoring scheme …

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How my Thrive mentor helped me secure 3 graduate scheme offers

  Second year undergrads, hear from a Thrive ambassador about their mentoring experience.  Author: Grace Probert – Thrive Student Ambassador CVs  My mentor helped me to rewrite my entire CV, using his expertise of my desired work sector, and his experience in talent recruitment he was able to show me what high level employers want …

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Careers digital resources round-up

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Round-up written by a University of Reading Student Ambassador The University of Reading Careers service supports students in exploring any future career options to prepare them for life after graduation. Partnered tools are an avenue where they work with known companies to provide insight, tools and resources, helping you enter into the working world. By working …

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How can I find an ethical employer?

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For many students exploring career options and looking for graduate roles, finding an employer who shares their personal values is an important factor. In some cases, this may lead you to look for work in a particular sector, or you may be open-minded.  An ‘ethical employer’ will mean different things to different people, but if …

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Listening is seriously underrated

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DAY OF LISTENING – ACTIVE LISTENING   Podcast Transcript: Today is listening day. What, I hear you ask? Yes, listening day. The day where we reflect on how important a role listening has to play in our lives. Imagine not being able to listen, lectures would be completely pointless, chatting with friends also, we wouldn’t …

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