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Could You Run Your Own Festival | Fake Festivals | Nationwide

About Fake Festivals Fake Festivals bring the live music, food, drink and fun of a traditional festival and places it in a local community in…
Could You Run Your Own Festival | Fake Festivals | Nationwide

About Fake Festivals Fake Festivals bring the live music, food, drink and fun of a traditional festival and places it in a local community in…
Could You Run Your Own Festival | Fake Festivals | Nationwide

About Fake Festivals Fake Festivals bring the live music, food, drink and fun of a traditional festival and places it in a local community in…
Graduate Technical Stream | Atos | Nationwide

You’ll gain a solid grounding in one particular area, developing the specialist skills you’ll need to grow. And we’ll support you all the way, giving…
Graduate Technical Stream | Atos | Nationwide

You’ll gain a solid grounding in one particular area, developing the specialist skills you’ll need to grow. And we’ll support you all the way, giving…
Graduate Technical Stream | Atos | Nationwide

You’ll gain a solid grounding in one particular area, developing the specialist skills you’ll need to grow. And we’ll support you all the way, giving…
Graduate Technical Stream | Atos | Nationwide

You’ll gain a solid grounding in one particular area, developing the specialist skills you’ll need to grow. And we’ll support you all the way, giving…
Technical 1 Year Placements | Atos | Nationwide

If you’re in your penultimate year of study but don’t want to wait before experiencing Atos, consider applying for one of our internships. We have…
Technical 1 Year Placements | Atos | Nationwide

If you’re in your penultimate year of study but don’t want to wait before experiencing Atos, consider applying for one of our internships. We have…
Technical 1 Year Placements | Atos | Nationwide

If you’re in your penultimate year of study but don’t want to wait before experiencing Atos, consider applying for one of our internships. We have…

Graduate Advice

The Job Search

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

Job searching can become extremely tedious and frustrating at times; however the key is to plough through and set realistic objectives that you can fulfil.…

Everything you need to know about… Post-Graduation Accommodation

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

You’ve spent a long three or four years, possibly longer, away from your parents and reaping all of the benefits of becoming independent. You can…

Everything you need to know about… Paying Back Your Student Loans

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

It’s probable that you won’t have even considered paying back what was once thought of as lovely chunks of free money at the beginning of…

Everything you need to know about… Graduate Overdrafts

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

You’ve enjoyed a handsome, interest-free overdraft for a while now and it’s done you a world of wonders, but what about when it’s taken away?…

Don’t Want To Go Straight Into Employment?

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

We're all different, some graduates are ready to make that transition from university into the professional business environment and others are not. We all have…

Career Uncertainties

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

Some students know what professional career path they want to take, others simply don't. If you are one of those who require that extra bit…

Be Proactive – Approach Employers

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

If there is a specific company you want to work for, why not contact them. Do not be deterred if the company are not advertising…

10 Steps to… Keeping The Job!

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

Okay so you’ve read the guide, got yourself sorted, found the vacancy, and aced the interview and now your there. Smartly dressed in freshly ironed…

10 Steps to… Getting The Job!

September 20, 2012 by Jade A

1. It’s Better to Specialise: There are many different approaches to the job hunt. While there are those who are relatively focused and know exactly what they…

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Unconscionable Decisions and Unsavoury Hiring Practices June 17, 2013

As an international student job-hunting in Europe, I’ve run into various odd scenarios. I’ve gone through roughly 30 interviews across Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom, but once the employer or recruiter finds out I’m an American on a UK tier 4 visa, the situation is guaranteed to be as follows: Option 1: We … Read the rest of this item
Should you accept the first job you are offered even if it isn’t what you want to do? June 13, 2013

After graduating I was lucky in that I managed to land a full time job fairly quickly. Whilst it wasn’t my dream job by any stretch of the imagination, I was just glad to have a job. Two year’s down the line though, and I am still stuck doing exactly the same thing. There is … Read the rest of this item
How To Cope When Your Friend Gets A Better Grade Than You June 13, 2013

We’ve all been there, we’ve all had ‘grade envy’ when it turns out a friend has gotten a better mark, especially if that friend managed to get it by seemingly doing nothing. The trouble is there’s nothing you can do about it and that makes the situation even more frustrating. One of the worst times … Read the rest of this item
Dr. the Job You WANT & Mr. the Job You NEED June 13, 2013

In a job interview recently my friend was asked the question: “Have you applied for any other jobs?” What would you reply? Me, I’m not sure. Let’s rewind a little. About a month ago I burst out in excitement in more or less every social media channels after handing in my final BA essay: ‘”hear … Read the rest of this item
I’ve got my English Degree…now what?! June 12, 2013

As the second opening number of musical ‘Avenue Q’ goes “What do you do with a B.A in English?”. Well, plenty if you actually think about it! I’m constantly being asked “why don’t you become a teacher?” to which my response is usually “because those poor kids don’t deserve that!”. It will then lead into … Read the rest of this item

Mark Twain and the Pursuit of Happiness June 3, 2013

What do you do when following your dreams will likely involve hurting loved ones’ own dreams? This has been at the forefront of my mind as I undergo the waiting period of hearing back from interviews in Europe and various applications. My parents (who have sacrificed so much to send me to university in England) … Read the rest of this item
Do You Feel The Fee’s Were Worth It? May 20, 2013

The recent news ( according to Which and the Higher Education Policy Institute) that almost one in three students feel that their university offers poor value for money courses, probably comes as no shock to many. My own course, at a top university, offers me, on average, a measly seven hours of contact time per … Read the rest of this item
Taking Stock of My French Experience May 17, 2013

I came into south east of France with a humble dream to make the best use of International exposure and equally take advantage of one of the best Grand Ecole Training out there (Currently Ranked 13th best master of management program by the financial times). Nine months into that remarkable dream, I am left with … Read the rest of this item
Countdown to Graduation – Nostalgia May 16, 2013

It’s two days after my final exam and I’m still finding it strange that I’m finally done with university (unless I decide to do a postgraduate, of course!). Three years have come and gone and now I’m not quite sure what to do. So I’m sitting at home, after two days of lazing about, thinking … Read the rest of this item
My graduate bucket list May 15, 2013

With two days to go before my final ever exam (!) I’m planning all the lovely things I’m going to do once I’m no longer a student. As an English student the top of my graduate bucket list is to read a book that isn’t a set text for my course. I’ve had Justin Cronin’s … Read the rest of this item