Tips and advice on improving your career prospects with the University of Sunderland in London.
Business Enterprise Certificate
Are you someone who wants to work for themselves? Have you got aspirations to become a high-flying entrepreneur? The Business Enterprise Certificate (BEC) could be your first step into the world of start-ups.
Psychometric tests
These days companies are getting more and more applications for the job roles they post. Many businesses are turning to pre-interview screening in an attempt to find the best candidates. That means you’re likely to be asked to pass one of these psychometric tests before you get to meet your potential employers face-to-face.
Applying for jobs after graduation
Looking for a job after finishing your studies at the University of Sunderland in London can be a daunting task, whether you're applying for your first role or using your new degree to change industries. Follow these five tips for finding the role for you.
Ability tests and how to pass them
A common exam employers give these days is the ability or aptitude test – a way of looking at how a candidate would react in given situations. They test your natural ability far more than what you’re learning. But there are ways to prepare for them to give yourself a better chance at passing.
Turning an internship into a job offer
It’s natural to wonder how you can turn your internship experience into a job offer. Follow these eight tips to increase your chances of landing that dream role.
Writing business emails
Email is one of the most common forms of digital communication, both in and outside the workplace. When you graduate and start your first job, you’re likely to be sending and receiving lots of emails daily, no matter what industry you want to work in. That means it’s important you understand how to write an email in a business environment.
Professionalism 101
When you enter the world of work you'll be judged not only on your ability to do your work but the attitude you have whilst doing it. This is called professionalism and it's something a lot of students have questions about. Read on to find out what is expected of you and how to become a high-flying professional business person.
CV Writing
Alice McDougall, Careers Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London is back with her ten top tips for writing your CV.
Planned Happenstance
Your future career plans might be on hold at the moment. It might be time to think differently about what you want to do with your degree. Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager Alice Mcdougall talks you through how COVID-19 is changing how we think
Get career-ready
Getting ready to leave university and start your first job can be intimidating. The Careers and Employability team are on hand with advice for starting your future career.
Improve your employability
Alice Mcdougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager gives advice on using this unusual time to get the skills and experience you need for your dream job.
Jobs in COVID
The Coronavirus outbreak is having a major impact on jobs at all levels. Alice Mcdougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London is offering advice and support to help you through.
Changing career at 50?
Changing careers in your 50s may feel daunting. But with one of the largest age groups to make careers shifts being 45-55 year-olds, you're certainly not alone.
Interview questions
Alice McDougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London is back with advice on preparing for the six most asked types of questions at job interviews.
Volunteering and how it can support your career
Alice Mcdougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager, talks about why you should get into to volunteering to boost your CV and increase your job prospects.
COVID job skills
Alice McDougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London wants to share her thoughts on how you can improve your employability whilst we’re on lockdown. Read on for information on volunteering, social media and developing your skills.
ELBA Training
We've has partnered with the East London Business Alliance (ELBA) to help you get ready for your future after graduation day. ELBA offer a range of unique online training courses designed to boost your employability and give you the knowledge top employers are looking for. They can help you with everything from getting ready for interviews, boosting your CV to understanding your industry.
Networking
Connecting with lots of people across different companies and industries is often seen as an important way to find the career you want. But how are you meant to do this when lockdown is postponing or cancelling a lot of networking events?
Graduate Insight Days
We all have goals when it comes to our careers after university - whether that’s launching your own business or joining an existing company. But how do you know what it will be like working for your dream business? That’s where Company Insight Days come in.
Personal brand
Alice Mcdougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager is back with a look at personal branding. What is it and how can you use it to improve your career prospects.
Getting help for your future
There is a lot of advice and guidance out there for students thinking about starting their careers after university. Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London, Alice McDougall takes you through some of the best.
Assessment centres and ability tests
Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London, Alice McDougall, takes you through what happens after you get invited to an assessment day. Get top tips to help you secure the job of your dreams.
Student Circus – Jobs for international students
We’re proud to have so many international students studying at the University of Sunderland in London. Of course, we want to help you reach your career goals. But that can be challenging when you need a visa to work in the UK. Student Circus can help.
Job searching in difficult times
Although it’s a difficult time to be looking for a job, there are still plenty of opportunities for you. Alice Mcdougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London, is back with her latest tips and guidance on finding a career during the pandemic.
How can hobbies support your career?
Did you know that hobbies can help you get a job? Alice McDougall, Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London certainly does. In her latest article, she tells us how you can use the things you're passionate about to make sure you have a brilliant work life.
Find your mentor with ELBA
Do you want business guidance from professionals in your area? ELBA (the East London Business Alliance) are offering mentoring for University of Sunderland in London students.
Employability Skills: Teamwork
Although you come to the University of Sunderland in London to study a specific topic, top employers are also interested in other additional skills you might have. So-called ‘soft skills’, or knowledge and abilities that improve how you’ll be as an employee can set you apart from the competition. One of the most important of these is teamwork.
Employability Skills: Leadership
Whether you plan on becoming an entrepreneur, running a healthcare charity or rising to the top of the events industry, leadership is a skill you should have. Some people come to leadership naturally, but for many of us, we need to spend time working at it. Read on for five tips on developing your abilities as a leader.
Public speaking
Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias people have. Around 25% of the global population experience it in some form – making it a problem we should all think about trying to address.
Employability Skills: Work Ethic
A good work ethic isn’t just an important thing to show off to future employers, it can be the key to success at university too. Every course, whether it’s in accounting, nursing or an MBA, requires you to do written assignments and prepare for your classes with readings.
Business start-up support
Have you ever wanted to run your own business? If you've got a brilliant idea for a start-up but don’t know how to make it a reality, we’re here to support you. Find out some of the ways we can help you create a business that makes an impact.
Six tips for writing brilliant job applications
The first step to getting the job you want after university is the application. Careers, Employability and Enterprise Manager at the University of Sunderland in London, Alice McDougall walks you through her top tips to help you stand out.
Employability skills: Career management
One of the main reasons to study at the University of Sunderland in London is to give yourself the knowledge and skills you’ll need to reach your career goals. But graduation is just the start of your journey. Make the most of your time with us, learn how to manage your career skills and continue to grow whatever you decide to do.
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