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Mon, 16/09/2019 - 15:47
Preparing for a job interview is essential to help settle your nerves and make sure you give your best performance on the day.
Make that job interview a successful one with our top tips.
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Mon, 16/09/2019 - 12:58
Our job interview tips will help you keep those nerves in check so you give the best performance on the day.
1. Prepare yourself
Preparation for your job interview is vital - if you do your...
Thu, 12/09/2019 - 19:21
Writing your postgraduate CV? It is always best to target your CV for each role you are applying for, if possible.
Ideally your CV should be written specifically for the reader.
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Thu, 12/09/2019 - 16:41
Types of job interviews include one-to-one interviews, behavioural interviews, group interviews, panel interviews, phone interviews, second interviews, and lunch interviews.
While a great CV and...
Thu, 12/09/2019 - 15:55
Writing a successful graduate CV can be a difficult task. Our tips and advice will help you prepare a CV that gives you the beest chance of securing a job interview.
What is a CV?
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Thu, 12/09/2019 - 15:31
Applying for graduate jobs but not sure how to prepare your cover letter?
With a heap of job applications on their desk, an employer will spend less than half a minute looking at each one.
This...
Thu, 12/09/2019 - 13:41
Our tips and advice will help you on your way to writing a successful graduate CV by answering some of the most common queries.
1. How long should my CV be?
The length of your...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 19:21
If you are a student with disabilities there is no additional statutory funding available to help cover your course fees.
The extra support you can apply for is usually to pay for disability-...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:49
If you have exhausted other avenues of funding and do not wish to take out another loan to fund your studies, there are quite a few charities, foundations and trusts that award partial funding for...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:35
There are several types of loan you can apply for to fund your postgraduate studies.
1. Professional and career development loans
A Professional and Career Development Loan is a deferred repayment...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:09
If your applications for funding from all available sources are unsuccessful and you are not keen on the idea of taking out a loan, you can always work a part-time job during your course.
A majority...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:05
Most UK higher education institutions run their own scholarship and award schemes, although these vary greatly from institution to institution. The most common are graduate teaching and research...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 17:51
One of the most important sources of funding for your postgraduate study to investigate are the Research Councils.
There are seven grant-awarding Research Councils in the UK:
Arts and Humanities...
Wed, 04/09/2019 - 11:43
Do not underestimate the power your academic references hold – they are one of the most important parts of the entire application, and can prove to be key in making your PhD application successful....
Wed, 04/09/2019 - 10:56
Choosing the right PhD supervisor can make a huge difference to how successful you are in your project - your research can become a frustrating and lonely process if you do not have a good...
Tue, 03/09/2019 - 18:19
It’s true. Writing a great MBA personal statement really is the gateway to your future.
Get it right and you should secure an MBA interview, gain a place on your MBA course and improve your career...
Tue, 13/08/2019 - 22:02
What is a BTEC?
BTEC stands for 'Business and Technology Education Council', which used to run the award, first introduced in 1984.
BTECs are awarded by EdExcel and are taken in...
Mon, 12/08/2019 - 11:01
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is globally renowned and highly regarded as an awesome qualification. In fact, it’s probably recognised more widely in mainland Europe than it is in the UK.
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Mon, 12/08/2019 - 09:52
If you have a specific career path in mind and want to receive practical training for it, then a HNC or HND could be the qualification for you.
What are Higher National Diplomas and Certificates?...
Tue, 06/08/2019 - 19:20
Here are the most basic cooking techniques to help you survive your first culinary year as a university student.
#1 Baking
This involves applying a dry convection heat to your food in an enclosed...