We’ve all heard of the big ones. Google. M&C Saatchi. IBM. And to some extent the hype is real; these big names can be a huge boost to a young person’s CV. But what about the little players – the start-ups and burgeoning enterprises pushing through at the bottom of the business fishpond? Working for… More Little Or Large: Should You Work For A Start-Up Or A Big Corporation?
Are you… unsure of what you would like to pursue as a career? confused about what does and doesn’t belong on your CV? terrified by the thought of being interviewed by a potential employer? hesitant about networking with professionals? anxious about the transition to working life? Well fear no more because the Future Advantage Series… More Get a Head Start on Your Future!
We’re almost four weeks in to the first semester, where does the time go?! By now we’re hoping that new students have managed to find their feet and returning students have settled back in. We’ve had a quite a busy couple of weeks over in Careers & Employability, between a busy Welcome Week meeting you… More To Fair or Not to Fair – is it Ever a Question?
University students are categorized into many groups: some are theory-inclined and others prefer a practical approach; there are the dreamers and there are doers – I have the pleasure of presiding a student society of dreamers who do. Pro Bono Society members utilize their education as an essential means of making a lasting and meaningful… More Pro Bono Soc – Who, What, Why?
It’s that time of the year again! Legal Week is upon us! Between the 16th and 20th of October, a variety of events, workshops and sessions connected to all things ‘law’ will be taking place across the Strand campus. The programme line up is impressive with events ranging from fascinating talks such as “Will Robots… More Why You Should Definitely Attend Legal Week ⚖️
Don’t let your careers search stress you out As you may know, today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme related to mental health in the workplace. Today is a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and supporting mental health. In light of this, we thought we’d share some resources… More World Mental Health Day 2017
Are you a student (law or non-law!) interested in qualifying as a solicitor? To do this, you’ll need to apply for a training contract (‘TC’ in law lingo) – a two-year period of training at a law firm. It can be stressful to figure out where to start, so here’s a quick guide to help… More Training Contracts 101