Are you planning to apply for placement year opportunities in the coming academic year? If so, you may want to… Read more What can I do over the summer to help me prepare for applying to placements?
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Why writing skills will benefit you as a working professional
“What career path should I take” and “what skills will improve my professional prospects” were two questions that persisted throughout… Read more Why writing skills will benefit you as a working professional
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My Volunteering Experience with NCIL
Please find another guest post, written by Qaisar Ali, who is a Postgraduate Researcher, within the School of Agriculture, Policy… Read more My Volunteering Experience with NCIL
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About to graduate? Don’t worry, we’ll still be here for you!
Congratulations – completing your degree is a fantastic accomplishment, you’ve worked so hard to get here. Here in Careers we… Read more About to graduate? Don’t worry, we’ll still be here for you!
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Nonverbal Communication Skills
Please find a guest post submitted by our friends at Wikijob, particularly valuable in an interview setting or when networking:… Read more Nonverbal Communication Skills