

The 2020 Placement Awards
We look into the 2020 Placement Awards and talk to some students who provide an insight into their placements and why they were nominated. Continue reading The 2020 Placement Awards

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – R. F. Kennedy
James Sweeney, a second year Management student, tells us about the stresses that come with applying for placements and what you should avoid and what to focus on. Remember, failure is not always a bad thing! Continue reading “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – R. F. Kennedy

Grad Job Insights: Q&A with a Trader at Goldman Sachs
Graduate scheme applications are in full swing now, but have you ever thought of pushing yourself to apply for one of the Top 20 Graduate Employers as of 2019? I speak with a Trader at Goldman Sachs to find out what it is really like within their graduate scheme. Continue reading Grad Job Insights: Q&A with a Trader at Goldman Sachs

Practical Digital Business Skills
Henley Business School has partnered with Exactimo, a provider of practical training and tools to upskill its students and boost digital confidence, influence and employability. Continue reading Practical Digital Business Skills

What are your top three skills?
How would you answer the question “What are your top three skills” in interview? Not sure? That’s because we’re often unaware of the skills we have, or value them less than the skills we don’t have. So how can you be more aware of your skills? Continue reading What are your top three skills?

When should I start looking for a graduate job?
“It’s to early to think about getting a job now, I can do it later…” Right? Wrong! But when is the best time to start, and what can you do to get started? Find out in this blog. Continue reading When should I start looking for a graduate job?

Who are Henley Careers and Professional Development?
Heard of us, but not sure what we have to do with your time at uni Well, let me enlighten you…
We are a dedicated careers service for Henley Business School and ICMA Centre students at the University of Reading. As a Henley or ICMA Centre student, you get the benefits of the main UoR Careers Service, as well as us! We have knowledge and experience in the world of business, finance, accounting and real estate, and we can support you in progressing your career Continue reading Who are Henley Careers and Professional Development?

What’s the difference between a graduate scheme and an entry level role?
What’s the difference between a graduate scheme and an entry level role? It sounds like there should be a punchline here, but really, we’re just going to explain the difference to help you decide what’s best for you. Continue reading What’s the difference between a graduate scheme and an entry level role?

5 Tips to Make the Most of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for networking and keeping up to date with what’s going on in the business world. Getting your LinkedIn profile created for the first time is really simple, so once you’ve got your basic account set up, maybe have a think about Will’s 5 top tips for how to make the most of it. Continue reading 5 Tips to Make the Most of LinkedIn

5 Top Tips to Pass the Video Interview Stage
Video interviews have been a popular recruitment tool for years, and now are obviously more common than ever. But the video interview stage is one that is often overlooked, and lots of candidates are screened out at this stage. To help you perform at your best, here are Will’s top 5 video interview tips. Continue reading 5 Top Tips to Pass the Video Interview Stage