Recent Warwick graduates share top career tips
Graduation is always a joyous occasion; graduates catching up with their friends and celebrating their academic achievements, accompanied by proud parents, family members and partners. Also if you’re...
View ArticleImprove your employability at university!
We often tell current students to ‘just do something!’ to prepare for a future career when they are studying. It’s not always obvious what to do, but Warwick graduate Claire Kilroy, recently a content...
View ArticleCareers fairs – what are they actually about?
‘Tis the season to make the most of the opportunity to meet employers who are on campus for university careers fairs. So what can you expect and how can you make the most of a careers fair? If you’re...
View ArticleTo Master’s or not to Master’s, what is the value proposition?
In 2013/14 168,000 students entered taught master’s programmes in the UK compared with 107,000 in 2002/3. If more students are choosing further study, there must be good reason, right? You would hope...
View ArticleTips for first years
So you’ve started your first year, you’re beginning to settle into university life, you’ve made some friends, done a little socialising and you’ve got forever before you need to start thinking about...
View ArticleThe graduate job market in 2017: eight inconvenient truths
What does the current job market look like for students who will graduate this summer? The press would have you believe the market is unremittingly gloomy; that it’s saturated with graduates, with...
View ArticleHow to deal with imposter syndrome as a PhD
People move jobs more and more nowadays, often into new fields, disciplines and roles. Our job titles may reflect this or they may not – I moved straight into my last role as “Senior Careers...
View ArticleHow a mentor can help you achieve success in your career
Mentoring is not the same as coaching, teaching or training. It is a relationship, initiated and led by you, the ‘mentee’ to enhance your personal and professional development. If you need an ally in...
View ArticleManaging your time effectively at university
One of the significant skills you may have to develop as you make the transition to university and living independently is the ability to manage your time effectively. Chemistry student and guest...
View ArticleHow Warwick’s Careers & Skills Service can help you
Welcome to what could be the three most exciting, challenging and enjoyable years of your life. A voyage of discovery awaits. Figuring out how a washing machine and dish-worker works. Understanding the...
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