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Virtual Networking Tips
Having problems virtually networking, especially with the issues of COVID19? We talk you through how to update your socials to use them, tips for networking, things to avoid and some advice from our consultants at Henley. Continue reading Virtual Networking Tips
6 Top Tips to Manage Your Mental Health
Mental health is being more and more talked about, and its coming into our personal, academic and even working lives. Companies are being pushed to offer more health and well being services, especially after COVID forced everyone to be working at home, and universities are being called to improve their services. This means that you should also be paying attention to your own personal mental … Continue reading 6 Top Tips to Manage Your Mental Health
Graduate Job Hunting Story
Graduates are under so much pressure to decide what they want to do when they graduate. Let alone then trying to secure a job in whatever industry they want. This is why this grad job hunting story is so important because it shows how no matter how long it may take, you have to stick at it and be willing to improve yourself in order to find a job.
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LinkedIn: Great Career Builder or Emotionally Self-Destructive Space?
LinkedIn is huge as a social media platform, everyone knows this. But what happens when this platform is used in the wrong way and can cause more damage. This blog looks into how LinkedIn should be properly used and what elements of it should be avoided. Continue reading LinkedIn: Great Career Builder or Emotionally Self-Destructive Space?
Looking To Go into The Marketing and PR Sector?
Are you looking to get into the Marketing or PR sector but having some problems? This blog breaks it down for you by discussing what areas can you go into, what skills you would need, where to find some graduate roles and what questions can you expect in an interview! Continue reading Looking To Go into The Marketing and PR Sector?
Grad Job Insights: Q&A with a Henley Management Student going into a September 2021 Graduate Scheme .
Are you worried that you haven’t been able to secure a consulting graduate scheme or placement for the coming year? We ask a current student for her insights and tips on the recruitment process to get into the Mott Macdonald Graduate Scheme so you can find areas to improve on. Continue reading Grad Job Insights: Q&A with a Henley Management Student going into a September 2021 Graduate Scheme .
5 Must Reads for Any Student
This blog takes some of the 5 must-reads of 2021 and 5 other books to take a look at in the University of Reading Library to get you to expand your knowledge in your subject area. Reading these books will also help you stand out at interviews. Continue reading 5 Must Reads for Any Student
Why Is It Important to Start Career Thinking Early?
Starting to think about your career pathway can be hard, as well as having to juggle your academic work and societies but it is important to start thinking about it early to get the best opportunities. This blog helps break it down for you how valuable it is to start thinking about your career from first year at University, along with advice from our Career Consultants. Continue reading Why Is It Important to Start Career Thinking Early?
My Placement Year at the University of Reading
My Professional Placement Year, working as a Communications Coordinator for the University of Reading has been incredible. Despite the lockdown, and the waves of disruption that came with it, I have learnt loads in my time here, and could not recommend a better role to go into for your Placement Year. I have been very fortunate to work on projects such as the MyName project … Continue reading My Placement Year at the University of Reading
How to Stay Career Focused This Easter?
Struggling to stay on top of all your academic work as well as staying career focused? Whilst it is important to take a break over Easter, make sure you’re doing things to keep on top of job or placement hunting. This blog can give you some top tips and tricks on how to balance everything and still take time to relax. Continue reading How to Stay Career Focused This Easter?
Placement Insights: Q&A with Will from the Henley Careers Team
This Q&A with Will Peshall will give you insights into how to find the right placement for you, where are good places to start searching and what its valuable for you to start thinking about your future and making active steps. Continue reading Placement Insights: Q&A with Will from the Henley Careers Team
