A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and messages in my home office, I smiled while reading a LinkedIn message from a mentee informing me of a career fair their university is hosting, and asking for the best ways to approach the day. My…>
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Improving student outcomes
How academic and non-academic support can contribute to improving student outcomes. Universities across the UK aim to provide a transformational experience to students. They focus on providing an academically and personally rich experience, giving young people the necessary skills to succeed throughout their learning journey and beyond. The Office for Students (OfS) highlights the below…>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers can enable their students to…>
Cover letter for job applications
What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills, experience and achievements, it is commonly used by recruiters to initially assess your suitability for a role. A cover letter has a slightly different focus and purpose. A cover letter aims to persuade an employer to…>
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. Despite employers using a range of methods later in the recruitment process, CVs are still fairly common practice as part of their initial application process. With this in mind, we’ve identified some key considerations for you…>