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Academic Section - Career Services

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

Charlotte Wilkins

26 May 2021

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

Employers in all sectors are increasingly keen to recruit graduates with strong commercial awareness, and an opinion to share, yet many students and graduates are still unsure what commercial awareness really means.

Careers Services

05 May 2021

Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, you have ongoing access to a wide range of support and expertise throughout the remainder of your final year, and when you graduate.

Careers Services

25 February 2021

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

Department of History

08 February 2021

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

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

Businesses have had to adapt their recruitment processes due to COVID-19. On episode 2 of the Careers Services podcast we discuss this with Katherine from FDM.

Careers Services

09 July 2020

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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Academic Section - Career Services

Intern Story: Media Assistant at Signals Media Ltd

Intern story: Marketing Intern, Care UK

Life beyond graduation

What is Commercial Awareness?

Class of 2021: We’re here for you.

Department of History: Anca Arhip's work placement

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

Graduating During a Recession | Careers Services Podcast

How application processes have changed | Careers Services Podcast

Episode 01 | Careers Services Podcast