Careers Advice

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Tackling interviews – a guide to success

Posted on 19 March 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Second year Business Management student and Careers Ambassador Josh shares his advice on tackling interviews. Hi all, I’m Josh, the Careers Ambassador hoping to give you an insight into my top tips and tricks for succeeding in interviews. Once I leave University I know how competitive the market is for jobs so I know that
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5 top job hunting tips

Posted on 19 March 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Searching for a graduate job can be a long process; here are Careers Adviser Jason Law’s 5 top tips to secure that job offer. Stay positive – You may feel frustrated or disheartened, but you will land a job offer eventually. Ask for feedback where possible, learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward. Watch
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Life after Graduation – It’s all in the planning!

Posted on 4 March 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I don’t think I ever once said ‘a town planner’. My first experience of town planning came much later, during a week of work experience at the local council while I was still in the Sixth Form. It was an intriguing and eye-opening week
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My experience at Delio…What it’s like to work at a Fintech start-up!!

Posted on 26 February 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

I was first drawn to Delio at the ‘Integrated Placement Programme Speed Network Event’ in March, 2018. As a first year Business Management student, I was keen to gain some real-life working experience whilst studying my degree but, I didn’t really want to leave Cardiff for a whole year! The placement semester suited my needs
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Why You Should Apply to be a Student Mentor

Posted on 4 February 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Looking to develop your employability skills and enhance your CV?  Apply to become a Student Mentor and you will be given full training and supervision to support a small group of new students with their transition to university life and to guide them in developing their academic skills. If you are a continuing undergraduate or
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Becoming a Student Mentor

Posted on 28 January 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Becoming a Student Mentor will enhance your employability skills by giving you the opportunity to guide new students in their transition to university and academic career. If you are a continuing undergraduate or post-graduate taught student and would like to volunteer to help first year students, the Student Mentor Scheme is a great opportunity for
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Start your Careers Journey – Science Careers Fair

Posted on 2 November 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Hear from Careers Ambassador and Biosciences student, Jasmine about what you can expect from the Science Careers Fair The Autumn term can be loads of fun, what with starting your new modules, joining new clubs and societies, or getting back into the swing of things with your existing groups, the never ending list of party
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How to get the best out of attending the Science Careers Fair

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

With the upcoming Science Careers Fair taking place, fair sponsors PCI Pharma share their top tips on how to make the most of the careers fair.  Here are our top 5 tips: Don’t rule us out Yes, we are a Pharmaceutical company, but it’s not all about recruiting scientists (although they are important too).  Any
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Discover your potential at the Business, Finance and Banking Fair!

Posted on 15 October 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Josh, Careers Fair Ambassador, explains why the Business, Finance and Banking Fair is an unmissable opportunity and gives his top tips on how to make the most of what’s on offer… The business, finance and banking industry is extremely varied with so much to offer to students. Whether you’re looking to discover your future career path,
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Myth Busters: Careers Fair Edition

Posted on 5 October 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Josh, Careers Fair Ambassador, explains why Careers Fairs are not just for graduate roles and tells us how they can benefit students in ALL years of University. It’s October, and that means one thing, Careers Fairs! It’s that time of the year when soon-to-be graduates start to wonder what life outside the walls of university
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STEM Careers Fair: Why you should consider a place on the graduate scheme at Confused.com

Posted on 25 September 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

See what the Confused.com 2018 graduates get up to on a day–to-day basis… What would you say to someone considering the graduate scheme? Josh: Do it. If you want to challenge yourself and expand your skillset to include a wide range of useful programming languages then the Confused.com IT graduate scheme is a fantastic opportunity.
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Top tips for meeting employers at careers fairs: what to do next!

Posted on 16 April 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Former Cardiff Uni graduate Clare, now Senior Student Recruitment Associate at EY, advises on how you can make yourself stand out at a careers fair. With the Big Grad Fair only days away, I got to thinking back to my time as a Social Science student at Cardiff University, before I joined EY in 2016.
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Why Cardiff is such a great place for new graduates to thrive

Posted on 9 April 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

FOR Cardiff exists to make Cardiff city centre a better place to do business and one of the things we’re keen to do is convince lovely new graduates like you to stay in the city.   Yes this might be a little bit selfish but keeping hold of graduates is good for Cardiff but let’s
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Reasons why all year groups won’t want to miss #BigGradFair

Posted on 3 April 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Laura from Employer Engagement explains how all students, from all year groups, can benefit from attending the #BigGradFair… The #BigGradFair is coming! On Friday 27 April, Careers and Employability will play host to over 50 top UK employers with loads of amazing opportunities for students. You can visit the Big Grad Fair from 11:00 –
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STEM Careers Fair: Why should you consider a career at Barclays Partner Finance

Posted on 7 February 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Formerly Cardiff University graduate, Sami Souabni tells us about settling in at Barclays Partner Finance and why it’s such a great place to launch your career… In 2017, I decided to join Barclays Partner Finance, based on the outskirts of Cardiff. Joining in May, my introduction to BPF was particularly warm: great weather, a lunch
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A Summer at Centrica – The Wonders of Work Experience

Posted on 22 January 2018 by Your Student Life, Supported

Michael graduated from Cardiff in 2017 with a degree in Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics, and can tell you first-hand the importance of completing a summer internship… We seem to be constantly in the process of making decisions, and at university it’s no different. If anything, it’s even more daunting. Whilst studying Maths, Operational Research
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Pathways into the Public Sector/Llwybrau i’r Sector Cyhoeddus

Posted on 30 November 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

There and back again: an unexpected journey Rhodri Wyn Jones, Cardiff Uni Alumni who now works at the National Assembly for Wales details how he worked his way into the Public Sector… A recent report found that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. So when I was
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Time to start thinking about your future career?

Posted on 1 November 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Penelope shares Careers and Employability’s 6 top tips for exploring options for the future and compete for jobs. It’s safe to say, autumn term at Cardiff University is incredibly fun. One minute, you’re sat in a lecture theatre getting to the heart of what first drew you to your degree. The next minute, you’re in
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Convey Law’s Tips and Tricks for getting the most out of a Career Fair

Posted on 27 October 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Read Chloe from Convey Law’s helpful hints on how to make yourself shine in the hustle and bustle of a Careers Fair. Here at Convey Law, we look for motivated and talented individuals who demonstrate the highest levels of customer service. Our advice is to make yourself memorable to an employer by demonstrating brilliant communication skills,
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Applying for the Cancer Research UK Graduate Scheme

Posted on 9 October 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Emily graduated from Cardiff in 2017 with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and tells us more about applying and succeeding on Cancer Research UK’s graduate scheme.   When I told people that I’d be studying English Literature, they assumed that I was planning to become a teacher or work in publishing – both great options,
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“From Computer Science student to my first graduate job”: How Careers and Employability helped me launch my career with Circle IT

Posted on 3 October 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Imogen, Computer Science graduate, shares her experience of using the careers service to her find her first graduate role at Circle IT   What did you study at Cardiff University?  BSc Computer Science (2014 – 2017)   What is you current role at Circle IT? How did you find out about the company?  Graduate Internal
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STEM Careers Fair 2017: Life as a Cloud Consultant at Oracle

Posted on 2 October 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Oracle will be attending the STEM Careers Fair on Tuesday 17th October. Kent University graduate Christopher Wing tells us about his experience as a Cloud Consultant on the Oracle Internship Programme so far… How did you find the initial job advert? During the closing months of my final year at university I was approached by
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Make the most of your time at university!

Posted on 30 September 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Careers Adviser, Helen, advises new and returning students on how to make the most of their time at university… Congratulations! All that revision was worth it and you’ve made it to university! The chances are that you are feeling a mixture of excitement and anticipation, perhaps combined with a little anxiety about what life as
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5 tips to get you started after you graduate…

Posted on 21 July 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Whether you’re excited to embark on the future, or a little bit apprehensive – don’t worry. Sophie, our student intern, explains… I can’t believe that this is it, I’ve received my results and I will be graduating from Cardiff University with a 2:1! The last three years have flown by. It feels like only yesterday
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The recruitment process – how to apply and what to expect

Posted on 27 June 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Our careers adviser Cath gives an overview of where to find opportunities and some of the steps you may have to face to move from student to employee. It includes lots of links to further advice and tips. Finding your first job following graduation can be a nerve wracking notion. Some graduates are under pressure to
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Top ten tips for finding a graduate job

Posted on 26 June 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Llinos, Careers Adviser for SHARE, shares ten top tips for finding a job and signposts where to start your search. I love graduation week! Cardiff is brimming with a sea of smiling student faces, striding purposefully down the student high street in high heels, polished brogues and flowing robes, with proud family in close pursuit. It
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Tips on finding a job after graduation from Cardiff Award Alumni

Posted on 7 June 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Amy, from the Cardiff Award Team, shares advice on finding a job after graduation from recent Cardiff Award Alumni. We asked some of our Cardiff Award Alumni to offer some advice on finding a job after graduation. They also talk about which parts of the Cardiff Award particularly helped them to prepare for the world
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Get work experience before you graduate with GO Wales

Posted on 24 May 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Andrew discusses the service GO Wales offer and shares their great news with students… Graduating this summer but lacking in work experience? If you’re starting to panic about future employment, fear not! It’s not too late as Cardiff University Careers and Employability service can help.   Have you got work experience? Employers put work experience at the
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Thinking of postgraduate study?

Posted on 17 May 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Student intern and Postgraduate Ambassador, Victoria, shares all you need to know about the Master’s Excellence Scholarships available. Graduation looming, but unsure of your next steps? Don’t be left looking befuddled rather than triumphant on graduation day, clutching your cap for dear life and thinking ‘What next?!’ It’s good to have a rough plan of
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Summer Careers Fair: Hear from employers first hand about the benefits of attending

Posted on 15 May 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Helen, our Employer Liaison Officer, shares the top reasons for you to attend. For those graduating this Summer and students from other year groups wanting to find out what opportunities employers are offering, the Summer Careers Fair 2017 is a fantastic event to meet employers. There are a wide range of companies attending the event
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“Have I left it too late?” and how the Summer Careers Fair can help you face the ‘The Fear’

Posted on 2 May 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Are you worried about what you’re going to do after graduation? Laura, Employer Liaison Officer, explains why you should check out the Summer Careers Fair… You’ve done it. You’re nearly there! You can see the finish line. It’s a time full of ‘lasts’, the ‘last’ late night visit to the ASSL, the ‘last’ deadline, the
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Leaders with Disabilities Panel: How #disabilityworks for graduates entering the workplace

Posted on 12 April 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Laura Carter, our Employer Liaison Officer, looks at what was discussed at the recent Leaders with Disabilities panel event and what it means to start your career as a graduate with a disability… 1.2 billion people globally live with some sort of long-term illness, impairment or disability (the equivalent to the population of China!). In
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All are Welcome! Why students should call into 51a Park Place

Posted on 6 February 2017 by Your Student Life, Supported

Our Student Intern, Sophie, tells us more about what’s behind the colourful door at 51a Park Place… Have you ever ventured through the doors of 51a Park Place and discovered how you could get on track to secure your future career? A part of Student Support and Wellbeing, Careers and Employability is dedicated to improving your
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How Experience Works

Posted on 30 August 2016 by Your Student Life, Supported

Internships Officer David Keane, talks about the benefits of undertaking a paid graduate internship…   For those graduates who are still unsure on what the future holds for you after life at Cardiff University, did you know that you are still eligible to apply for a paid internship for up to 3 years after graduation? Internships are
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Top tips for making the most of your summer

Posted on 5 July 2016 by Your Student Life Supported’

Tori, our Employability Manager gives her top tips on what you should be doing this summer… Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of the academic year – hoorah! Exams are over, you’ve studied hard and played hard(er?). But, what next?  I’m a big fan of taking time out and switching off, but … (occupational hazard)
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Struggling with application forms? Here are some tips to help

Posted on 7 June 2016 by Your Student Life Supported’

Our Employability Manager shares her tips on Application Forms… If you’re struggling with an application form for a grad scheme or summer internship, Careers & Employability can help you.  Here I’ve noted the careers resources available to you before you go home for summer and accessible online 24/7 via the Student Intranet.
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Six steps to help you get the most from Career Central online

Posted on 9 May 2016 by Your Student Life, Supported

Phoebe our Student Intern, provides a step by step guide on how to get the most out of Careers & Employability’s useful online resource, Career Central… Are you a first year, second year, or just about to graduate? Whether you are struggling to improve your CV or need advice on knowing what opportunities are available to you after university,
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Get career ready #beforeyougraduate!

Posted on 6 May 2016 by Your Student Life Supported’

Our Employability Manager shares her tips on how to get ready for graduation and finding your dream job…    If you’re graduating this summer but haven’t got a job yet, don’t panic, it’s not too late to get yourself ready to WOW employers. You’ve studied hard and got a degree form a top uni – check!
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My afternoon with the Daily Mail’s Political Editor

Posted on 3 May 2016 by Your Student Life Supported’

Competition winner Madeleine Banfield shares some insights from her experiences of the Careers & Employability Creative Industry Day … I was one of four Cardiff University students who won the opportunity to have afternoon tea with Andrew Pierce. Firstly, I attended the career service High Profile Guest Lecture in which he spoke about his professional career,
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Law students – have you considered alternative career routes into law?

Posted on 8 March 2016 by Your Student Life, Supported

Milly, Careers & Employability Intern, explains why it’s a good idea for law graduates to explore alternative career options … On Wednesday 16 March the Alternative Career Routes into Law Event will be taking place in the Postgraduate Study Room in the Law School from 13:00 – 16:00. The event is an opportunity to find out more about
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Are you applying for the right job?

Posted on 26 October 2015 by Your Student Life Supported’

Victoria Rees, Employability Manager looks at whether you’re applying for the right jobs this Autumn…. 5 things to consider before your applications Graduate schemes and Internships are open for 2016 recruitment and everyone (mostly your parents!) is telling you to crack on and make some applications. Lots of them, get them in by the bucket
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Latest News and Events from @studentlifeCU

Posted on 24 May 2015 by Your Student Life, Supported

Here’s the latest updates from our teams – what they’d like you to be aware of and get involved in  … Whatever it is, if you need support come and see us! We work with hundreds of students weekly, so please drop in and see us.
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Answers to the questions final year students are asking us

Posted on 24 May 2015 by Your Student Life, Supported

Here are some great tips from staff across Student Support & Wellbeing who answer the questions final year students are asking us … These are just some of the ways we can help you now and after graduation, drop in and see us in person or online for even more services and events. 
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How to create the perfect CV for you

Posted on 6 May 2015 by Your Student Life, Supported

There are many myths surrounding CVs and cover letters. Joanne Gibson and Melanie Wortham from our Careers & Employability’s Guidance Team give their take on what works well and what to avoid when playing the recruitment game.  
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Your student life supported – What’s On Mon 16 – Fri 28 February

Posted on 16 February 2015 by Your Student Life, Supported

Fortnightly Roundup of student services and events delivered by Student Support & Wellbeing, by Marketing Manager Katrina Taylor …   Welcome back … here’s the latest from us at Student Support & Wellbeing, and a brief note of what our teams are up to between Monday 16th and Friday 28th February.  Whatever your year or degree discipline you
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Your Student Life, Supported – New Fortnightly Roundup

Posted on 2 February 2015 by Your Student Life, Supported

Welcome to our new Fortnightly Roundup, by Katrina Taylor, Marketing Manager, Student Support & Wellbeing Division. Your Student Life, Supported, is our tag line and I hope this new fortnightly round-up will help you learn more about the support, information and events we offer Cardiff Uni students. Here I’ve given an overview of what our teams
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Career Tips for International students

Posted on 18 November 2014 by Your Student Life, Supported

Career Consultant Aled Williams talks to Craig Gonzalez, Cardiff Alumni, about Career Tips for International students … The leaves may be falling thick and fast, but have you noticed the career events and fairs that have descended upon Cardiff recently? It’s mid-way through the Autumn semester and we are well into another graduate recruitment season. 
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Preparing and writing application forms for internships

Posted on 12 November 2014 by Your Student Life, Supported

Juliette, Marketing Intern and 2nd year Business student shares her thoughts on ‘Preparing and writing application forms for internships’ …   Everyone always stresses the importance of getting an internship as this gives you a taster of a job you may be interested in, the transferable skills that employers are looking for when hiring graduates as
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A Career in Communications – is it the job for you?

Posted on 10 November 2014 by Your Student Life, Supported

Last Tuesday, 4th November, Cardiff University had the pleasure of  hosting Alex Aiken’s talk on a Career in Communications. Here, Virginia tells us more … Alex Aiken is the Executive Director of Government Communications, based in Downing Street and the Cabinet Office. He went to theLondon School of Economics (LSE) where he studied economics and discovered his
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