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How to make money as a student by selling clothes for cash

January 18, 2016 by River Island

It’s not easy being a student. With rent prices skyrocketing, travel and food costs increasing, not to mention keeping up with the social side of…

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A resume is one’s reflection of success. The secret to making a very good one is to present yourself properly by listing your strengths and skills without boring your potential employer with too many unnecessary details. Say your resume worked and you got your potential employer’s attention. You now have to prepare for the interview. … Read the rest of this item
From biscuits to big business – in just a year and a half

Asda’s Trading Graduate Scheme gave me the ideal platform to start my Buying Career. My first role was as a Trading Assistant within the Biscuit’s category, where I was quickly immersed in a comprehensive training programme that gave me the knowledge and skills to be successful. From the day I started, I was working with … Read the rest of this item
“I have to shake myself sometimes when I realise what a privilege it is having the CEO as my mentor.”

I joined Asda’s Graduate Trading Scheme in 2012 after completing a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Theology at Durham University. As soon as I walked into Asda House, I knew that this was the place I wanted to work. The buzz of the building was distinctly different to what I had experienced in other interviews. … Read the rest of this item
“Some people see retail as just a job. But at Asda, it’s a career that can take you all over the world.”

Joseph is currently Andrew Moore’s (Chief Merchandising Officer) Project Manager. As someone who is passionate about Asda and Retail, he was promoted into the role nine months after joining the Trading Graduate Scheme. Before the programme, Joseph did a 12-month student placement at Asda while at university. We believe Joseph’s a real advert for careers … Read the rest of this item
“It’s proof that Asda is keen to recognise and encourage potential.” Jess, 21, youngest Asda Store Manager. Ever.

After only six months of joining the Asda Graduate Scheme, 21-year-old Jess became the youngest Asda Store Manager in the country. Jess oversees the running of the store and looks after 94 colleagues. With a passion for retail, Jess enjoys showing other young people the breadth of opportunity in the sector and at Asda. … Read the rest of this item

Tips on Landing a job in the oil and gas industry March 21, 2016

A resume is one’s reflection of success. The secret to making a very good one is to present yourself properly by listing your strengths and skills without boring your potential employer with too many unnecessary details. Say your resume worked and you got your potential employer’s attention. You now have to prepare for the interview. … Read the rest of this item
From biscuits to big business – in just a year and a half February 1, 2016

Asda’s Trading Graduate Scheme gave me the ideal platform to start my Buying Career. My first role was as a Trading Assistant within the Biscuit’s category, where I was quickly immersed in a comprehensive training programme that gave me the knowledge and skills to be successful. From the day I started, I was working with … Read the rest of this item
“I have to shake myself sometimes when I realise what a privilege it is having the CEO as my mentor.” February 1, 2016

I joined Asda’s Graduate Trading Scheme in 2012 after completing a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Theology at Durham University. As soon as I walked into Asda House, I knew that this was the place I wanted to work. The buzz of the building was distinctly different to what I had experienced in other interviews. … Read the rest of this item
“It’s proof that Asda is keen to recognise and encourage potential.” Jess, 21, youngest Asda Store Manager. Ever. February 1, 2016

After only six months of joining the Asda Graduate Scheme, 21-year-old Jess became the youngest Asda Store Manager in the country. Jess oversees the running of the store and looks after 94 colleagues. With a passion for retail, Jess enjoys showing other young people the breadth of opportunity in the sector and at Asda. … Read the rest of this item
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Maybe you’ve just finished your first year of university and you want to escape the hell that is university mandated student accommodation. Maybe you’ve graduated from the whole shebang and you’re trying to find that penthouse apartment with brick walls and nothing separating the toilet from the rest of the room but a glass screen, … Read the rest of this item

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