Can experience be more valuable than a degree?
Obviously this very much depends on the jobs that you plan to apply for. For some roles a degree is an essential part of the criteria. Examples of these are graduate traineeships and jobs which require...
View ArticleYour university career plan
You’ve drafted, re-drafted, deleted and then rewritten your personal statement, Christmas is looming, and part of you still isn’t sure if you’re making the right choice. It’s university application...
View ArticleClassify yourself as tenacious and imaginative
Young Middlesbrough jobseeker Jack Hill recently hit the headlines when he advertised himself in the ‘For Sale’ column of his local newspaper, The Evening Gazette. So desperate for work was Jack that...
View ArticleHow to secure legal work experience
The College of Law reveal the multiplicity of places law hopefuls can search for relevant work experience. And remember: it doesn’t all need to be in the legal space either, thinking outside the box...
View ArticleHow to crack the film industry
Inspired by the Golden Globes and the recent BAFTA nominations? The glitz and glamour of film awards like the BAFTAs inspires many people to start a career in film, and whilst it can be a very...
View ArticleHow can you show off your soft skills?
Over the past few months there has been much talk on results vs soft skills (the personal qualities that make someone a good employee, such as being able to work in a team or communicate effectively)....
View ArticleStudents: how to volunteer
Food rations, tatty clothes, and a weakness for weekday drinking. You could be forgiven for thinking it’s students that need a helping hand whilst at university – but rather, uni students are...
View ArticleBehind the scenes at Coronation Street
The first episode of Coronation Street was aired in 1960 and for all these years, millions of people across the UK and internationally have come to know and love many of the characters. Often they feel...
View ArticleThe value of volunteering
Many organisations and charities welcome volunteers of all ages, both in the UK and abroad, and you will probably be surprised at the number and wide variety of voluntary opportunities available,...
View ArticleHands-up for a decent placement
Work experience has taken a press battering, but for some young people it is the only vehicle available to find a full-time job. These criticisms of work placements were crystallised in the recent case...
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