Students & Graduates

Career Coaching with Young Adults: Is University the answer? Should I get a job instead? How to decide what to do? Looking to the Future? Final words.  Read more

Your first graduate job: It does help if you have undertaken some work placements as an undergraduate. This can be a formal part of your degree, e.g. a sandwich course. You can also apply for summer placements with companies. There are 19 more tips  Read more

Career Planning for graduates: How do you motivate your graduate son or daughter to get a proper job! Can’t claim to have the definitive answer but some suggestions here. Written before the current recession.   Read more

Your last year at University – getting ready for a graduate job : 10 suggestions for how to get ready – good to start thinking now!  Read more

Your first graduate job – things you should know NOW!: 10 tips to help get you ready for your first job after graduation  Read more

Where to find a job – notes for undergraduates: There are different ways to get a job – are you looking widely?  Read more

Your first graduate job – the job offer : A structured way to working out whethe this is the right job for you.  Read more

On becoming an intern: Thoughts on whether you should take on unpaid work experience Read more

Advice for graduates: Practical advice for recent grads – Read more

I’ve got my A levels, what are my alternatives to university? Practical advice and comments- Read more

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