Author: Stephanie Dixon

Singapore International Pre Graduate Award

September 23, 2022

Students who are pursuing their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Computer and Information Science, Biomedical Science, Physical Science or Engineering related disciplines, a great opportunity is on the horizon! The Singapore International PreGraduate Award (SIPGA) gives international students a sneak peek into the exciting world of A*STAR. Research entities through short term research attachments, giving… More Singapore International Pre Graduate Award

Internships calendar for Social Sciences and Public Policy 2022-23

September 21, 2022

We’ve all been there. You start looking for internships and before you know it, two hours have passed, you went into some kind of internet vortex and you only found one relevant thing – and its deadline just passed!  It’s no surprise that the thing which students most often ask Careers Consultants about is what… More Internships calendar for Social Sciences and Public Policy 2022-23

Career case studies: Karina Mendonca – Medical Writer at Parexel

September 16, 2022

Karina Mendonca, a former Biomedical Sciences student, talks about her experience working as a medical writer. Read more to find out about her career journey and advice she would give to anyone wanting to work in her area. What are you doing now? Please give us an outline of your current role, including any responsibilities,… More Career case studies: Karina Mendonca – Medical Writer at Parexel

Preparing for Autumn term: Getting back into the swing of things

September 14, 2022

So, summer has now come to an end and we’re moving back into autumn term. I know you may be thinking two things: you’re not ready to be back at uni or that you’re excited for the new academic year. It is totally normal to feel a bit nervous coming back to studying! Summer was… More Preparing for Autumn term: Getting back into the swing of things

NUE Awards | Finalist Luke Szpiek’s speaks on his experience and why placement students should nominate themselves

September 5, 2022

The NUE Awards are a great opportunity to evidence future employers the high calibre student they are. In addition to succeeding during studies, the ability to evidence an Industry known award, such as the NUE Award, shows the impact you have had during your time at University. For Luke, he is able to not just… More NUE Awards | Finalist Luke Szpiek’s speaks on his experience and why placement students should nominate themselves

From studying Pharmacy to becoming an Entrepreneur: Amrita Raichua-Kaushal

August 31, 2022

In today’s blog, Amrita Raichua-Kaushal, a former Pharmacy student, talks about her experience as an entrepreneur and why she decided to move away from a career in Pharmacy. Read more to find out how she made that transition into entrepreneurship and how she overcame barriers. What are you doing now?  Currently, I am on my… More From studying Pharmacy to becoming an Entrepreneur: Amrita Raichua-Kaushal

Career case studies: Andrés Cordero, a former Comparative Literature student

August 18, 2022

In today’s blog, Andrés Cordero, a former Comparative Literature student and fellow doctoral student, talks about his experience as a teacher and why he decided to go into research. Read more to find out what studying for a PhD is like and tips for working in research. What are you doing now?  Right now, I’m… More Career case studies: Andrés Cordero, a former Comparative Literature student

Common Myths About a Career in Accounting

August 16, 2022

Like lots of professions, the idea of a career in accountancy has certain stereotypes. You’ll need to be a maths genius, whilst somehow being both unswervingly dull yet somewhat… creative. Fortunately, the reality of being an accountant is much more interesting than the myth.   So, what’s fact, and what’s fiction about the world of accounting?… More Common Myths About a Career in Accounting

How to Ace Your Interviews: Perspective from a Career Consultant

August 2, 2022

Karen Idesoh, one of our Careers Consultants, has written a post about how to ace your interviews. It can be scary and stressful when going for interviews but the better you prepare, the calmer you will feel! For curiosity I googled “Interview Success Tips” and got 324 000 000 hits. Some sites promised a magical 4 tips,… More How to Ace Your Interviews: Perspective from a Career Consultant

Keep moving forward: how to stay motivated when things don’t go as planned

July 26, 2022

Karen Idesoh, one of our Careers Consultants, has written a great post about the strategies you can use to stay motivated. It can be overwhelming when you’re starting a new job or looking for a new so take a deep breath and remember that you’ve got this!   Resilience comes from the Latin word “resilio”… More Keep moving forward: how to stay motivated when things don’t go as planned