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Our experience as Frontrunners: discovering Library and Cultural Services

Our experience as Frontrunners: discovering Library and Cultural Services

Mimi and Sofi, two undergraduate students from the University of Essex, took on a paid Frontrunners internship with the University of Essex Library and Cultural Services teams. This is their summary of their experiences.

Sofia Landa Alvarez Del Castillo, Mimi Safira Binti Sabri

28 March 2024

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Gaining valuable experience on the graduate visa

Gaining valuable experience on the graduate visa

The graduate visa offers graduates the opportunity to work in the UK for 2 years to gain valuable experience and make connections

Pauline Canham, Michele Stephens

13 October 2023

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Finding success on the graduate visa

Finding success on the graduate visa

One Essex graduate describes his experience of finding work through the graduate visa

Pauline Canham, Muhammad Ibrahim Khalil

01 June 2023

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Intern Story: Content Writer at Creative Quills, Colchester

If I could describe my internship at Creative Quills I would describe it as a phenomenal experience. It met my expectations and more. It was great to learn so much about marketing, how to utilise online tools for business and the optimisation of social media. It was a great experience and I learnt so much from it.

Shannon McGuigan

25 June 2021

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Intern Story: Media Assistant at Signals Media Ltd

Before my internship, the only job I had was a short stint at Domino’s about 6 years prior. I was very afraid of work to be honest and so I avoided getting a part-time job throughout my undergraduate degree, although I wish I had.

Benjamin Tilbury

02 June 2021

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Life beyond graduation

Life beyond graduation

The first step in your ‘life beyond graduation’ can be daunting, but all you need is a positive approach. Follow our three-step guide to turn that positive approach into a positive outcome.

Careers Services

11 May 2021

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Department of History: Anca Arhip's work placement

Department of History: Anca Arhip's work placement

An Essex History student shares her experience whilst on placement during her studies at the University of Essex

Department of History

08 February 2021

Podcast

COVID-19 and Changes in the Workplace | Careers Services Podcast

COVID-19 and Changes in the Workplace | Careers Services Podcast

On episode 4 of the Careers Services podcast we talk to Richard from TalentWorks on how COVID-19 has impacted employers and what graduates can expect when starting work.

Careers Services

24 August 2020

Podcast

Graduating During a Recession | Careers Services Podcast

Graduating During a Recession | Careers Services Podcast

On episode 3 of the Careers Services podcast we talk to Jessica from GradCracker on graduating in a time of recession.

Careers Services

05 August 2020

Podcast

Episode 01 | Careers Services Podcast

Episode 01 | Careers Services Podcast

In this episode we discuss getting into the right headspace, upskilling whilst at home (or anywhere) and how we can support you.

Careers Services

21 May 2020

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