Life after university
For most third years, the university experience is drawing to a rapid close. We’re yet to reach the peak, with exams around the corner, but the sense of the end is obvious among us. For some people, university is simply another step along the path of life, which they’re ready to leave behind. Whereas for […]
Interview Tactics
So, for someone in university one very important thing you need to know when finding a job, whether it is part-time, full-time, internship or volunteer work is how to do a successful interview. This of course means cultivating your interview skills. First and foremost, always reach on time for an interview. It’s a terrible first […]
Self Development
Late last year I received an email about a course from the University of Leicester called Online Networking and Employability. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for some self-improvement and so I applied immediately and was granted a spot in the course. I have found this a worthwhile and inspirational opportunity that is allowing me […]
Getting my hopes up
I’m a huge believer that experience speaks louder than well crafted words, especially when it comes to careers. I’m part of a generation where there is huge occupational competition – and I mean huge! Therefore, it’s important to really try and push your boundaries where possible. As a yearning fashion blogger, I’m constantly thinking of […]
Tips and tricks into the getting experience in the media industry – Part Two
This month, I will be focusing on the media industry and what that entails for prospective or current students wishing to have a media orientated career. If you haven’t already seen my last post, then I would strongly advise you read part one of the series first before reading this blog post. In my last […]
Tips and tricks into the getting experience in the media industry – Part One
This month of August, I will be blogging about careers in media and how you can find yourself working in the field of dreams. That’s if you dream of working in media If not then you can use my next few blogs and apply it to whatever field you dream about working in post-graduation. So […]
University of Leicester ranked 16th in The Complete University Guide – but what does that mean?
Being a prospective student, you have probably searched all the university ranking tables to see which position universities are in. While this is a good idea, personally I would not take ranking tables too seriously. In this blog entry, I will tell you how to approach these tables and some good tips for deciding if […]
Analysing television shows as doing real work
Hi there readers, I wanted to talk today about the idea of watching television shows and analysing the elements within television shows as doing ‘work’. I get a lot of grief from my friends who laugh at the idea of studying a module such as Television Studies where we watch television shows within out lectures. […]
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