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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...

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Your 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...

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Classify 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...

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How 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...

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How 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...

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How 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)....

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Students: 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...

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Behind 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...

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The 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,...

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Hands-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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