Becoming a Leeds Graduate – All the support you need
Are you graduating this year? Nervous about life after July? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We offer support and resources, all tailored to help you through graduation, finding a job and beyond. Resources Read up on Becoming a Leeds Graduate by accessing our Sway. There are sections on starting your career, further study, travel andContinue reading “Becoming a Leeds Graduate – All the support you need”
Class of 2021: How I got my graduate role in recruitment
Find out from 2021 Psychology graduate Hodon Sheikh how she got her job in recruitment, including tips on using LinkedIn, researching a company and changing career plans
Come and work at the Careers Service – part 2!
Find out about another opportunity to work at the Careers Service, with testimony from the pervious role holder.
Come and work at the Careers Service
Read about two graduate internships open at the Careers Service, and from an outgoing graduate intern about why she’d recommend it.
A year in industry at AstraZeneca
Lillie Bell a final year Medical Biochemistry degree student at the University of Leeds spent her placement year in a lab based role at AstraZeneca. She explains how she secured the role, what she took from it and gives some top tips on how to be successful in applying for a year in industry. ApplyingContinue reading “A year in industry at AstraZeneca”
Have U Got the Look?
Prince featuring in a careers blog? You must be wondering what on earth this is all about. Well, Marc Steward, University of Leeds Careers Consultant & Prince fan takes us on a journey, drawing parallels between the success of the musician and what it takes to succeed in the recruitment process. Intrigued? Read on. ItContinue reading “Have U Got the Look?”
Finding My Career in Regulatory Affairs
Natasha Barrow graduated from the University of Leeds in 2020. Here, she outlines her career journey into regulatory affairs. At university studying Biological Sciences, Natasha thought that labs or teaching were her only options, now she has a varied, engaging science career that makes her incredibly happy! Industrial Placement Year In the second year ofContinue reading “Finding My Career in Regulatory Affairs”
Starting university after 25 years in work: a mature learner’s journey
Not all students join university as a teenager straight after college. Some have had full careers and a family before gracing seminars and lecture theatres, either as a returning student or a fresher. But alongside the excitement of joining an institution like the University of Leeds, older learners experience many anxieties. It’s very easy forContinue reading “Starting university after 25 years in work: a mature learner’s journey”
Class of 2021: Q+A Remote Working as a University of Leeds Graduate
In this Q&A session we asked Alison, an Employability Officer here at the University, to share some top tips for remote working as a new graduate and advice on adjusting to a new position online. Find out Alison’s advice on: 01:04 Managing your time and space effectively 01:39 Creating good working from home habits 02:46Continue reading “Class of 2021: Q+A Remote Working as a University of Leeds Graduate”
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