Media, Marketing & Communications Week

As the term goes by, more events are approaching. I’d like to introduce our upcoming Careers in Media, Marketing and Communications week!  As internships, placements, and graduate jobs in the marketing sector are very popular among Reading students, the University’s Careers team wants to help you explore this sector and gain insight from others in …

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Looking smart with Smart Works Reading

I am a recent graduate from the University of Reading and have completed a summer internship at Smart Works Reading. Within this role, I have witnessed the amazing work this charity carries out and believe their services would be of great use to many students and graduates. How Smart Works Can Help You Job interviews …

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Using Instagram for job searching

Using Instagram for Job Searching

Instagram might not be something that immediately springs to mind as you embark upon your job search. ‘Isn’t that what LinkedIn is for?’ I hear you cry. Well, yes – LinkedIn is a powerful tool for your average job seeker, but many overlook their Instagram account and brands’ pages in their search for work. Whilst …

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Why me? Why not?*

There are A LOT of organisations vying for your attention at the moment. They are all trying really hard to convince you that you should be applying for them, in fact, lots of them are coming to campus for the Careers and Placements Fair, on the 12th October. And yes, dear reader, I do mean you. …

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Careers and Placements Fair 2022

Careers and Placement Fair 12th October   Quiet time: 10:30 –11:00 Fair opening: 11:00-16:00    The Careers and Placements Fair is the University’s biggest Careers event of the academic calendar. With over 80 organisations attending, including, Virgin Media, Amazon, BT Group, Royal Air Force, Aldi, Natural England, Crown Prosecution Service and so much more. If you’re …

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