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Careers, academic section - career services

In this blog David discusses what careers services are in place at Essex to help you develop your CV

David Styles

30 March 2022

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

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

Ensuring that our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for the world of employment, is central to an Essex education.

Professor Anthony Forster

01 March 2013

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Careers, academic section - career services

Amplify your CV

What is Commercial Awareness?

Class of 2021: We’re here for you.

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

National Employability Week and an Essex education