Summer is on the way!

Summer 2012 is going to see a huge influx of tourists both for the Olympics, Paralympics and the Queen’s 60th Jubilee so not only will be really exciting to be in London, it will give you a good chance to add to your CV and your bank balance!.  Here are some ideas of how to [...]

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Working in Pakistan 1: The Corporate Initiative

If you are from Pakistan and thinking of returning to work there after finishing your degree in the UK there is good news. Pakistani employers are currently seeking to recruit new graduates and the demand is high for those with a good UK degree. To build up links between employers and students the UKTI and [...]

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Interested in International Development?

Getting into International Development -Thursday 15 March 2012 Our parent body, The Careers Group, is holding a one day introductory course that will set out clearly how the development sector is structured, the different entry roles available and the combination of qualifications, skills and experience needed to get into international development. Learn how the  sector is [...]

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UCL Marketing & FMCG Fair is Tomorrow!

Make your Mark On the World… UCL Careers Service are hosting the Marketing & FMCG Fair, which is aimed at students considering careers in industries areas like: Marketing, PR, Advertising and New Media. What? UCL Marketing & FMCG Fair When? Thursday 27th October from 5.30 to 8.00 pm Where? Old Refectory and Jeremy Bentham Room, [...]

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Opportunity for Chinese Students – China Employability Workshops tomorrow!

The British Council, operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy, will run a series of employability workshop in the UK from 22-23 October 2011. The China Employability workshop will give Chinese students an insight into career opportunities available to them; help Chinese students to better understand employer’s needs as [...]

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Exclusive access to Financial Alternatives employer speed meet

So you’ve considered investment banking, but you aren’t sure it’s the career for you. What else can you do in finance? Assess. Advise. Comment. Investigate. Regulate. Report. Financial Alternatives is your opportunity to find out more about your options. With a small group of other students, you will have a few minutes with each professional. [...]

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Should you disclose your nationality on your CV?

Lately I have seen a number of International Students who have asked me the same question, “should I put my nationality on my CV?” and “will this affect how employers view my application?” My view is to be upfront about this… Remember an employer will read your CV and may well work out you are [...]

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How to get an internship or graduate job! – UCL Careers Service Graduate Scheme Summer Schools 2011 now open!

There are only 120 places for the 24,000 students currently at UCL on a first come first serve basis, so I’ve tried to pass this information on immediately so readers of this blog can benefit. The Careers Summer School is a fantastic opportunity  to gain the tools and secrets of how to secure an internship [...]

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Master class in securing a graduate job – with Tim Webster from FreshMinds.

If there’s a question I get asked time and time again it’s the one that goes something like, ‘Do you have any extra special advice that would make the employer love me and give me the job.’ So today I’ve got a man who maybe able to answer that question and also shed some light [...]

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