Aug 09 2021
University of Reading Careers Centre receives highly coveted StudentCrowd University Awards 2021. We were delighted to receive the news that we have been ranked #11 in the top 20 table of Best Universities for Careers Services! This is the only university award in the UK based 100% on student reviews. StudentCrowd crunched the numbers on …
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Jul 30 2021
Written by Shu Ming, Real Estate and Planning Undergraduate A lot of us who are currently studying at the University feel unclear or unsure about what to do in the future. I receive many questions and comments from my surrounding friends such as, “I can’t see what I am doing in the next five years”, …
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Jul 29 2021
It’s not uncommon for recruiters to encounter applicants who have all of the technical competencies required for the job–and then turn them down. This is because recruiters also look at an applicant’s soft skills. Compared to hard or technical skills, soft skills are more intangible and difficult to objectively measure. These can include personal qualities, …
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Jun 29 2021
Hannah Walters (The Writers Guild) More individuals are starting their own businesses than ever before. According to recent statistics, the majority of these are individuals currently studying at university. Students are launching their own businesses at a rate of one every two hours. This is hardly surprising. Starting your own business at university can be …
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Jun 24 2021
Written by Caroline Thomas, Geography and Environmental Science student Taking the next step on from life as a graduate at university can sometimes feel daunting nowadays with many pathways open to students leading in different directions. The opportunities are endless – with many students going on to do further study, some taking time out, some …
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