Advice on all things career related from a range of people, including careers staff, students & graduates, external organisations and other professionals.
Syd’s story: my time as a Graduate Support Intern
Hi, I’m Syd! I’m the current Graduate Support Intern at the Careers Service. As my 12-month internship is coming to an end, I wanted to share what I’ve been up to this past year. I graduated in 2022 and started working full-time at the Careers Service in July. I work in the Service’s dedicated Graduate…
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Meet the Leeds Alum on the Network Rail graduate scheme
Three ex-university of Leeds students, Lily, Matt and Annabel, have joined the Network Rail graduate scheme since completing their degree. Wondering if this is an option for you? Keep reading to find out more about their experiences. Lily – Graduate Project Manager: It can be so hard to make decisions when it comes to leaving…
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Alumni leadership mentoring programme: a case study
Serena talks about her time on the scheme and gives her insider tips for future students looking to apply. Hi! My name is Serena, and I graduated in 2022 in BSc International Business. I was on the alumni mentoring scheme in 2022-23 in my final and fourth year of study after doing a Placement Year. …
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Alumni leadership mentoring programme: case study
Natalia talks about her time on the scheme and gives her insider tips for future students looking to apply. My name is Natalia. I graduated from the University of Leeds in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree (Ind) in Nutrition. I commenced the Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme in 2021 and finished in 2022. I applied to…
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Careers staff and their career journeys: Claire Alford
At school I received low grades and had nothing planned for my future. I temporarily worked full time at my dad’s food business, which he wanted me to take over, but this wasn’t what I wanted to do. With support from other family members, I decided to go to college to improve my grades and…
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Careers staff and their career journeys: Sophia Bourne
My route into career consulting is convoluted! At school, I was interested in science, and first thought about working in medical research. I had flirted with the idea of studying medicine but concluded that I’d find making life-death decisions too tough. I studied for a BSc in Biological Sciences because of its breadth, and then…
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Learn to be an inclusive leader through the Circl Leadership Programme
One of our Employability and Progression Assistants, Iqra, recently graduated from one of Circl’s Leadership programmes! Want to know all about what the programme is like and the valuable leadership skills you could develop? Keep reading! What is the Circl Leadership Programme? Circl gives 18-24-year-olds from under-represented [low-income/face barriers in life to getting opportunities] backgrounds…
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Careers staff and their career journeys: Jason Law
When I was at school, I always wanted to be a doctor. I had considered engineering but decided to follow the medical route because I wanted a challenge and to help others. I focused on my studies at school and got the grades needed to enter medical school. However, I always struggled at university and…
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How to make connections and boost your employability
The ability to make connections effectively is one of the most useful career skills to have, whether you are in work or seeking work. Making connections can help you: Success in three steps Success in making connections depends on you being prepared, clear about your objectives and willing to nurture relationships. Following these steps will help you…
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Swerve those interview nerves with careers adviser and former student / graduate recruiter Pablo Costa
Interviews and presentations, presentations and interviews…these two activities cause more anxiety and stress to your typical student than pretty much anything else. Tell me if I am wrong, but what other academic activity keeps you from sleeping normally, or is an incessant thought in your head? You might say to me, Pablo…err, hello!… have you ever heard of assignment deadlines or exams?…and…
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Class of 2020: Graduating During COVID – Marios Path of Perseverance and becoming a Digital Marketing Manager
In this piece, we hear from 2020 MSc Consumer Analytics & Marketing Strategy graduate Mario Kolovos. Having submitted more than 350 applications before landing his current role, Mario talks to us about that post-graduation feeling and persevering through the job hunt. Read on to hear Mario’s thoughts about standing out in interviews and on making…
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Talking to Chi Li: A Transformation from Leeds Grad to Analyst
For our latest Blog, we are talking to Chi Li, MSc Consumer Analytics and Marketing Strategy graduate. Chi Li kindly took the time to answer some questions about how she secured her current role and to give some fantastic advice on dealing with negativity, using LinkedIn Learning and other resources available at the Careers Service,…
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Life as an EPA: Supporting underrepresented students
Employability and Progression Assistant Kezia works here at the Careers Service. Hear about what the role entails and what valuable employability skills she’s developed over the past 10 months.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. Applying…
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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. It…
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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 of…
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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 for…
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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: Useful Resources: Career Discovery on MyCareer – find advice and tips on topics such as…
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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: Useful Resources: You can book an appointment with one of our pre-start advisers. They can help you consider your ideas, what is motivating you…
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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 in…
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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 employer…
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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: Useful Resources:
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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 advertised…
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Make a Difference Week: From science to social enterprise and everything in between
University of Leeds graduate Rhea Fofana made her move from bioscience to the third sector. She explains why and how she made this shift. Three months before completing my Biotechnology with Enterprise degree, I decided to go for it – to shift from a bioscience focus to the third sector. Although I felt unprepared and…
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My placement year at Goldman Sachs
Psychology student Sophie Boag spent her placement year at Goldman Sachs in London, here she gives some great tips on how to approach your placement year including valuable insights and advice on working remotely. I started a placement at Goldman Sachs in June 2019, in their London office. I worked in Internal Audit, across two different teams (Sales…
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Class of 2021: Application Tips and Advice for International Students
As part of our Class of 2021 discussion series, we asked Marc Steward (Careers Consultant at the University of Leeds Careers Service) to discuss tips and advice for international students when it comes to applying for roles with both UK and global employers. Listen to Marc talk about: Useful resources:
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Student Volunteering Week: Volunteering in a pandemic with Hannah Gordon
We spoke to one of our local volunteering heroes Hannah Gordon on her Geography industrial placement about how her work with Aire Rivers Trust has been going during the pandemic. 2020 has been a fairly turbulent year as we know. For many students this meant placements had to be cancelled and life as we understood…
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Disability History Month: Jordan Freud on being autistic, graduating and getting a job
As Disability History Month 2020 comes to a close, we asked English and Comparative Literature graduate Jordan Freud to give his personal account of entering the job market with autism. After several years of experience with LSR and LSTV, as well as doing a year in industry at Mind The Gap (a theatre company for…
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Class of 2020: Becoming Leeds’ First Black Female Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Graduate
Gina Baker graduated this year in Chemical and Nuclear Engineering from the University of Leeds – she is the first black female to graduate from the course. In this piece, Gina highlights her experience of studying a STEM subject at Leeds and offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career in STEM. As an…
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Taking a step into the unknown: a placement year in policy and public affairs
Ollie George is a Biotechnology with Enterprise student who is returning to final year following a placement year in Policy and Public Affairs at the global pharmaceutical company Pfizer. He shares his reflections on his year, tips on applying and perspectives on a non-lab based placement for science students. As a science student, it can…
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Discomfort in Disabilities: Employability, Access and Privilege
Georgie Fuhri is a final year Museum & Art Gallery Studies student at the University of Leeds. She has a declared disability. What barriers does she face in society and the job market due to her condition, and does it affect her employability? In this piece she explores identity, intersectionality and discrimination from her perspective…
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Class of 2020: From lockdown blues to launching a not-for-profit
University of Leeds, BA Management and Marketing student Rebecca Moy had plans after graduation but COVID-19 meant she had to rethink everything. Learn how her proactive approach opened up new opportunities & secured her a graduate job. When the rumours of lockdown became a reality and COVID-19 halted my post-university plans, I was unsettled by…
Read MoreLeeds Internship Programme- working at a Swiss private equity firm
Shakeel Kathrada is a 2019 University of Leeds Graduate who achieved a first class degree in BSc Mathematics with Finance. After graduation Shakeel applied for a 6 month internship at Lyrique, a private equity firm based in Nyon, Switzerland advertised through the Leeds Internship Programme. Here he talks about his time in Switzerland at…
Read MoreEffective remote working during the Covid-19 global pandemic
Matt Wheeler and Sam Taylor University of Leeds Graphic & Communication Design graduates founded madeby.studio in 2019, a creative and digital design studio based in Leeds city centre- with the help of Spark, the University’s business start up support team. Under lockdown we hear how Matt and Sam made the change to working effectively…
Read MoreInspiration from innovation
Inspiration can come from many areas of life, for Marc Steward, Careers Consultant at the University of Leeds music is his passion and the recent passing of Florian Schneider got him thinking about Kraftwerk the trailblazing band from Germany. Marc outlines how these pioneers have had a massive influence on the music scene and in…
Read MoreMy summer research placements were cancelled- what I did next…
Sakina Amin, a second-year Biological Sciences student at the University of Leeds lost two exciting summer research placements at the University of Cambridge due to Covid-19. Since then, she has been engaging in online courses, working on her mental health and researching her academic areas of interest. The cancellation of my placements made me feel…
Read MoreClass of 2020: Faculty of Biological Sciences finalists – what are my options?
Explore your career and study options as an FBS final year student with the help of Alison Kusinska, Employability Assistant in the Faculty of Biological Sciences. Current picture Research so far under lockdown shows graduate hiring is down but has not ceased. The full effects are still uncertain in many areas. Effects on big graduate…
Read MoreClass of 2020: How might COVID-19 affect my life post-graduation?
With uncertain times ahead, this graduation season seems challenging. The idea of entering the working world with the rising anxiety surrounding COVID-19 may have left you feeling slightly lost and concerned about how to navigate the graduate job hunt. Here are a few tips to get you thinking about how you can prepare for your…
Read MoreClass of 2020: Developing resilience in your job search
Aaliyah Farr is a Leeds Sociology graduate and now works as an Employability Progression Assistant at the Careers Centre. In this interesting and personal piece, she reflects on how her background contributed to a lack of self-confidence in her time at university and during the graduate job hunt, and what changes she made to overcome this,…
Read MoreDeveloping skills during self-isolation: a guide to LinkedIn Learning
In this age of self-isolation you may have found that you’ve got more time spare, and be wondering how you can use this time productively. With that in mind, today’s post is a repost from a couple of weeks ago about LinkedIn Learning from Oli Walkden, who graduated from his MA Critical & Cultural Theory…
Read More#InLeeds: From Depop to Digital Marketing at Enjoy Digital
Hannah studied Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. She knew she wanted to stay in Leeds and the Digital Marketing role at Enjoy Digital allowed to her to kick-start her career. Her Depop business helped her stand out from other candidates. Conor studied Retail Marketing & Management at University in Leeds. The broad nature of…
Read More#InLeeds: Be open-minded to a tech career with FDM
Isel studied English Literature at the University of Leeds. After she graduated, she worked at the Careers Centre here in Leeds before leaving to join the University Partnership team at FDM. Despite coming from a non-technical background, she used her transferable skills to settle into life in the digital sector. “Keeping open-minded and understand that the skills you develop…
Read More#InLeeds: Let your career tech off with PwC
Mihika studied Electrical Engineering at the Uni of Leeds. She knew she wanted to stay in Leeds once she graduated, and the innovative nature of digital and technological jobs was key in helping her choose where she wanted to make her career. Her role at PwC has allowed her to build-up her skills and capabilities.…
Read More#InLeeds: Transitioning to a tech career with Daisy Corporate Services
Lauren studied Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at university in Leeds. Once she graduated, she worked part-time in bars until she found an admin role at Daisy Corporate Services (DCS). During this time she learnt about project management, moving into a full-time job in this field in her first year. As she progressed DCS provided training to…
Read More#InLeeds: Transitioning to a digital career with Sky Betting and Gaming
Josh did an Environmental Science MA at a University in Leeds. During his studies, he worked part-time in Customer Contact at SBG. Upon completing his studies in Leeds, he looked at internal recruitment at SBG and applied for the Tech Academy Exec role. “The main piece of advice that I’d give to students is to go out there and meet employers face to…
Read MoreLinkedIn Learning – why should we use it?
Oli Walkden graduated from his MA Critical & Cultural Theory at Leeds in September and is now an Employability & Progression Assistant at the Careers Centre, encouraging students to take advantage of our opportunities before they leave university and enter the professional world. In this post, he shines some light on a very recent addition…
Read MoreClass of 2020: 5 things I wish I’d known about in my final year at university
Abdul Awke is a Leeds Chemical Engineering MSc graduate, and now works as an Employability and Progression Assistant at the Careers Centre where he helps final-year students with their career plans. Before starting here he admits he did nothing to help his chances of success after graduating, and here he shares 5 things he wishes…
Read MoreMy placement year: the Leeds Internship Programme
Natalie Page is a BSc Medical Sciences student at the University of Leeds. Currently, she is undertaking a placement year on campus with the Work Placement Team based at the Careers Centre. She explains the benefits of a placement year, and how taking on a role not directly related to her degree has developed…
Read MoreMy summer internship: Marketing and Communication Department at EDF Energy
Carolina Fefer is a second year BA Management with Marketing student at the University of Leeds. Originally from Argentina, she grew up in Paris, finished her last year of school in London and came to study in Leeds. Here she talks about her first work experience as an intern in Marketing and Communication at EDF Energy. …
Read MorePlacement year at p53 – the highs and lows of working in Singapore
Siri Place is in her final year of a BSc Medical Biochemistry degree following the completion of a placement year at P53 Lab in Singapore. Her story shows that although it is not easy to find a placement year, persistence, hard work and taking chances can pay off!
Read MoreLaidlaw Scholarship – a student insight
Paige Stevenson is currently in the second year of a BSc Neuroscience degree at the University of Leeds. In her first year she secured a place on the Laidlaw Scholarship research programme, this allows first year undergraduates to pursue research on a topic they are interested in, develop leadership skills and improve their knowledge, skills…
Read MoreFrom student to professional- transitional top tips
Steph Wright graduated from the University of Leeds in 2018 with a degree in Philosophy. She now works as a Talent Executive for THG, attracting and retaining the best graduate talent. Here is her insight and advice on making the transition from university to the workplace. So, whether you are an undergraduate hoping to…
Read MoreResilience – the art of bouncing back
Jo Horton joined the university as a Careers Adviser in May 2019, having completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance Studies the previous year. Prior to this, she worked in a diverse range of roles, including university administration, publishing and as an English Language Teacher in Japan. It’s 2002 and I’m sitting in Leicester railway station,…
Read MoreHow I got my job: Graduate Recruiter & University Partnership Consultant at FDM
Lara Senhen graduated from the University of Leeds with an MSc in International Business with distinction in 2017. Here she talks about her own career path and gives insight into her current position at FDM. During my studies, I applied for various graduate and entry-level jobs and it was frustrating receiving multiple rejections. I decided…
Read MoreClass of 2019: Experiences in graduate job hunting
Luke Bird completed his MA Communication & Media Studies at the University of Leeds in 2018, after a number of false starts he began to realise he was making some fundamental mistakes with his approach to jobsearch. Read how his more targeted approach led to him securing a graduate job. My overriding feelings of being…
Read MoreClass of 2019: I had no idea what I wanted to do, but this is how I found out!
Lewis Bailey studied Religion, Politics & Society at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2018. With a love for Leeds but not many ideas of what to do next he pursued jobs where he could earn big money, however the reality of these roles led him in a different direction. When I finished university my…
Read MoreClass of 2019: Transferable skills – from bar work to a graduate role
University of Leeds 2018 Sociology graduate Alice Whapples explains how her part time jobs have given her a wealth of transferable skills. She has some tips on how to identify vital employability skills you have gained from work and study. Alice is currently an Employment and Progression Assistant at the University of Leeds Careers Centre…
Read MoreClass of 2019: How I learned to stop worrying and love the job hunt
Kelsie Root graduated with a Masters in History of Health, Medicine & Society at the University of Leeds in December 2018, having put off jobsearch until completing her studies she found it difficult to find the right job with the right organisation straight away. Read how Kelsie learnt the importance of understanding what she could…
Read MoreClass of 2019: How personal reflection and work experience can help you get on the right track
Jamie Gayya is a recent University of Leeds graduate, currently working as an Employability and Progression Assistant based in the University of Leeds Careers Centre. Here she talks about how immediately after graduation she felt the pressure of being left behind as friends secured graduate jobs or further study. However, by reflecting on her skills…
Read MoreLife on Mars: A Day in the Life of a Mars Grad
This is the first in a series of careers insights, find out what University of Leeds graduate Jazz does in her role as a Brand Manager at Mars. Name: Jazz Moodie Grad Scheme: 1st Year Mars Leadership Experience graduate (MLE scheme) Job Title: Dolmio Brand Manager University: University of Leeds, studied Management with Marketing and…
Read MoreClass of 2019: How is customer service experience relevant to graduate jobs?
Many students and recent graduates are fearful that they lack the experience necessary to impress graduate employers, while overlooking their part time work in areas such as customer service. Charlotte Hamer, an Employability and Progression Assistant at the University of Leeds writes about how her experience in retail has helped her career progression. Those…
Read MoreHow I got my job: Applications Engineer at DriveWorks
Ian Prossor is an Application’s Engineer at DriveWorks Ltd, a global software company based close to Manchester. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Leeds, graduating in 2017. He completed an 18-month graduate scheme with the company and is now a full-time member of the team. My Role There are a variety of aspects to my role…
Read MoreClass of 2019: Confessions of an Arts Graduate
University of Leeds Arts Management graduate Victoria Williams reflects on the frustrations she initially felt applying for roles in a competitive field, and how broadening her search left her feeling more confident about achieving her goals in the long-run. Career aspirations I recently graduated from my Master’s degree in Arts Management and…
Read MoreCampus internship: What I’ve learned during my internship at the Cultural Institute
Steph Bennett is a joint honours History and English student, currently undertaking a year in industry placement at the Cultural Institute. Now halfway through her campus placement year, she reflects on her experience to date. This role is part of the campus internships- exclusive to University of Leeds students they are a fantastic way…
Read MoreHow I got my job: Women in Business at PwC
Lucy Bonnett is a final year undergraduate student at the University of Leeds studying French and Mathematics. She participated in the Women in Business Programme, a three day paid work experience programme with PwC. Lucy was uncertain about her future career plans but took the opportunity to get an insight into professional services. …
Read MoreLaidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Scholarship
Ghadir Ghasemi is a Laidlaw Scholar in the final year of his Chemical Engineering degree, find out how he has developed his research and leadership skills through this funded scholarship. Laidlaw Scholarships are open to first year undergraduates, providing the opportunity to develop leadership and research skills through a range of personal development activities and…
Read MoreStudent volunteering – making a difference in the Leeds community
Second year University of Leeds Music student Rory Heron discovered the charity People in Action through the University Union’s Volunteering Fair in his first year and now works as a support worker. Read how his interest in music and community work has led him to setting up a music project with People in Action and…
Read MoreLink to Leeds Ambassadors
Link to Leeds Ambassadors support prospective students from overseas by sharing their experiences and insight into living and studying at the University of Leeds. Learn more about the role from two ambassadors Anderson and Paulina. Anderson Etika (left) from Nigeria recently completed his PhD in Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, he secured a…
Read More10 things students should know about the UK graduate labour market
As 2019 begins here is a myth busting insight into the graduate recruitment market. University of Leeds Careers Adviser Suzie Bullock summarises the keynote speech from the Institute of Student Employers conference delivered in December 2018, by: Tristram Hooley, Chief Research Officer at the Institute of Student Employers, and Charlie Ball, Head of HE…
Read MoreHow I got my job in Medical Communications
In June 2017 Abigail Heffer graduated from the University of Leeds with a 2:1 in BSc Biological Sciences (Ind), she now works at ApotheCom as a Senior Account Executive. Abigail secured a placement year at Roche during her studies- with CV support from the Careers Centre. Follow Abigail’s journey from University of Leeds student to…
Read MoreA career in Recruitment – what’s it all about?
University of Leeds English & Philosophy graduate Annie Moss completed her degree studies in 2018, she now works for Xpertise Recruitment. Annie’s placement year in a recruitment consultancy helped her to understand that this fast paced challenging, rewarding profession was for her. Here she offers insight and advice on how it could be the right…
Read MoreHow I got my job: Digital Marketing and PR
Lucy Bolland graduated in 2017 in MA Advertising and Marketing from the University of Leeds. Currently an Outreach SEO & PR Specialist at Hub MDP she also has her own blog Life of Luce. Before moving to Leeds to study she completed a BA in Public Relations at the University of Sunderland. My first…
Read MoreHow I got my job: Graduate GIS Consultant, Delta Simons
This article was guest written by Ryan Bell, who works for Delta Simons and is a graduate in Physical Geography. My role My role as a Graduate GIS¹ Consultant involves establishing and developing GIS capabilities for Delta-Simons Environmental Consultancy. To provide some context, this involves a full set-up of a functioning system to introduce GIS…
Read MoreYour first employee handbook: what to look out for
This guest post was written by Jamie Costello, a Business & Communications student based in Manchester, drawing on experience working alongside Manchester solicitors and business law specialists Gorvins. As a freelance writer, Jamie writes on topics ranging from employment to strategy planning for entrepreneurs. Jamie can be found on Twitter at @Jamie88Costello. Some new jobs…
Read MoreWhy take a Careers module? My experience with ‘Career Planning for POLIS Students’
This blog post was written by POLIS student Sam Greet about his experience on the module Career Planning for POLIS Students. When I was looking at my module choices for second semester, I wasn’t sure I had made the right choices back in September. My first lecture for one of my choices really didn’t suit me…
Read MoreClass of 2018: Tips for assessment centres
This piece was written by Sherry Zhang, who studies MSc Management Consulting at Leeds University Business School. Last year, I attended an assessment day at one of the ‘The Big Four’ (the four largest professional services companies offering audit, assurance, taxation, consulting, advisory, actuarial, corporate finance and legal services). The single most important thing I…
Read MoreClass of 2018: Acing the video interview
This piece was written for Class of 2018 Month by Lisa Carr, a Careers Consultant at the University of Leeds Careers Centre. According to the Institute of Student Employers, over half of employers now use video interviews as part of their graduate selection process. Most video interviews are pre-recorded and are shorter than live face-to-face or…
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