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”
Class of 2021: What do I need to know about freelancing?
In this Q&A session we speak to Ingrid, a Careers Consultant here at the University, to find out her top tips for becoming a successful freelancer. Listen to Ingrid’s advice on: 00:17 Figuring out if freelancing is right for you 01:02 Putting together a business plan 01:57 Approaching clients and making profit 04:26 Identifying yourContinue reading “Class of 2021: What do I need to know about freelancing?”
How I secured a job offer with visa sponsorship during a pandemic
Not one, but two job offers, with visa sponsorship in the midst of a global pandemic! Aastha Mathur, an international student, who studied a Master’s degree in Consumer Analytics and Marketing Strategy at Leeds University Business School, shares her tips for a successful job hunt. My career journey with the University of Leeds started inContinue reading “How I secured a job offer with visa sponsorship during a pandemic”
Job hunting with a mental health condition (and securing a role at NHS Digital)
Catherine Reader graduated from Leeds with a BSc in Mathematics 2020. She works at NHS Digital as a Graduate Product and Delivery Manager and currently manages products on the nhs.uk website. Getting to this position wasn’t easy. Mental illnesses and other forms of disability can make careers work very difficult. Many candidates worry about employerContinue reading “Job hunting with a mental health condition (and securing a role at NHS Digital)”
Class of 2021: Completing a CV as a mature student or graduate
In this discussion video, we asked Denise Edmunds, Employability and Guidance Officer at the Life Long learning Centre, to share her top tips when it comes to putting together a CV as a mature student or graduate. Listen to Denise talk about: Deciding what to include on your CV The importance of considering your CVContinue reading “Class of 2021: Completing a CV as a mature student or graduate”
Class of 2021: Making Speculative Job Applications
There’s no denying it’s a challenging time to be entering the labour market. Despite what you hear in the news, however, it’s not all doom and gloom, and there is an alternative approach to job hunting which you may not have considered yet… What is a speculative application? A job application made without an advertisedContinue reading “Class of 2021: Making Speculative Job Applications”
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