Finding a graduate job – what really works?

This week I attended a presentation on the graduate labour market by Charlie Ball, Head of Higher Education Intelligence at Graduate Prospects and well known for his expertise on employment destinations of graduates and postgraduates. It was a really interesting overview of 2015 graduate destinations, the current and future graduate labour market, with a few myths challenged. Much

I’m a confused soon to be graduate.. get me out of here!

Just for the record, I’ve never watched the reality show, ‘I’m a Celebrity…. Get Me Out Of Here!’ in case anyone wondered about my taste in TV programmes. But it did strike me as an appropriate phrase to maybe sum up how many of you may be feeling right now as you approach the end

Rethinking language learning and careers

Up until the age of 18, I had the experience of learning four different foreign languages: two within the home, and two at school. When I look back, I had my challenges with each one. Bangla is my ethnic language, but growing up, I was anything but fluent. Unlike many British-born Asians, I spoke English with my

Art of self – reflection and finding your “dream career”

The last few months seem to have flown by, and it’s hard to believe we are now in October. I have to say this is one of my favourite times of the year. Not sure if it’s because it’s great to see the university campus alive after the summer lull, or because it brings back fond

10 tips on using social media for your career

A few years ago when I was going through a transition in my career, I decided if there was one beneficial thing I could do, it was to get connected on social and professional networks. And so I joined Twitter and LinkedIn. Now I knew a fair bit about LinkedIn and was fairly impressed with what

4 lessons from world’s most unique CVs

If there’s one thing any CV must do, it’s to capture the attention of the recruiter. And that’s what a group of creative individuals sought to do as they produced some highly unusual CVs. From milk cartons, chocolate bars to interactive games, they certainly took the phrase ‘thinking outside the box’ to another level. But

5 questions for international students looking to work in the UK

International students were in the spotlight recently with the final publication of a report on how changes to the government policy on post – study work have had a significant impact on students, UK higher education and businesses, with implications for the economy as a whole. The report by the All – Party Parliamentary Group

WISER way to get careers inspiration

A recent exchange on Twitter took me back to my student days as I reflected on what inspired me to pursue my career. A thought provoking guest lecture by a BBC World Service journalist made me realise that empowering others to overcome barriers and achieve their potential was definitely the direction for me. There are