Your Future Career
Your Future Career 2020
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How my unconventional route into media taught me to take risks
When it came to choosing a career path, I decided that my parents probably knew best, and they were sure I’d be a great lawyer, since I was so argumentative. What they didn’t account for was the endless reading of case law and the copious amounts of Latin. Before I graduated university, I already knew...
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Why a placement year in industry is great for students
Placement years give students enriching employment opportunities in their chosen industry — and an opportunity to get ahead of the job-seeking competition. University students who spend a placement year in industry as part of their degree can benefit in a variety of ways. “A placement year – usually taken in your penultimate year – is...
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Top tips on boosting your life and work skills
You can build life and work skills over time to stand out in any job you do and any career direction you take. Proving you have these skills in job interviews can help you get hired. Here are five top tips from Youth Employment UK on building the key skills of self-belief, self-management, communication, teamwork...
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How can an apprenticeship give you a head start?
Do you feel like you’re being pressured into going to university? Before you settle, get to know your options – an apprenticeship might just suit you better. So, what is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship combines both work and study to give an all-round learning experience. The work side of things involves working day-to-day with seasoned...
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Boost your employability with a professional accreditation
Have you thought about studying a degree or apprenticeship accredited by a professional body? As part of National Careers week, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is raising awareness of the different career paths available. What is professional accreditation? Professional bodies, such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), accredit many courses including degrees and apprenticeships at...
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Is uni or a degree apprenticeship right for me?
Wondering where your future might be after school or college? You’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of students each year navigate the different options available and work out the right one for them. You might already have the key to unlock your decision . Each year we see students go straight from school to university...
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Women in construction: the last 100 years
The modern world is facing more challenges than ever. It is important to examine how a diverse range of engineering talent can help tackle these emerging issues. Engineers save lives, fact. It is through the infrastructure we provide, that communities are able function. As Director for the engineering charity, Engineers for Overseas Development, where graduates...