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CV Advice
Producing a cover letter for job applications
What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills,...>
How to shape your first CV
If you are a recent graduate looking to secure your first graduate role, producing a stand-out CV is essential....>
Interview Tips
How to Navigate Career Fairs
A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and...>
Top 10 questions to ask at a job interview
Deciding on questions to ask the interviewer can be one of the most stressful parts of the interview process....>
Career Development
How to Navigate Career Fairs
A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and...>
Improving student outcomes
How academic and non-academic support can contribute to improving student outcomes. Universities across the UK aim to provide a...>
Resources
SEO specialist Jobs Profile
As an SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) specialist, you will optimise your company’s website, focusing on website performance, traffic, conversion...>
Building resilience as an employee | Webinar Registration Page
Webinar Registration Page | 11th September 12:30 – 1:15 pm BST | MS Teams | Register Now In a...>
Studentship Advice
How to Write a Cover Letter for PhD Applications
What is a PhD cover letter? Many institutions opt to incorporate a cover letter as part of their application...>
How to contact a university about visa information
Accurate visa information is crucial for international students applying to study in the UK. Find out how to be fully prepared with our top tips.
Country Profiles
China Country Profile
At just under 10 million square kilometres, China is the second-biggest country in the world by land area. In the times of the ancient dynasties, China was a leader in culture and science...
Germany Country Profile
Consisting of 16 states governed as a federal democracy, Germany sits at the centre of Europe and its influence on the region is keenly felt both economically and politically...