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How to make the most of your network
Building a career from scratch is a daunting task for any graduate. No matter how qualified you are, it can be hard to differentiate yourself from the many other individuals coming out of university...
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The catch 22 of being a post graduate
So there’s no doubt that being a postgraduate in the current climate is something pretty terrifying no matter how good your grades are, no matter how hard you worked for it, due to this uncertainty...
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How to remain POSITIVE in negative times
Now all over the news recently we have been told that we are out of a recession, confidence is up, VAT may rise along with it, but how long will this take to filter down to the people who need it? I’m...
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The importance of LinkedIn in building your career
My last blog – entitled ‘How to make the most of your network’ – touched upon the importance of using social media in building and capitalising on your contacts. Here I’d like to explore the use of...
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Preparing for success – Four exercises before a job interview
Unlike most things in life where the devil’s in the detail, with interview preparation, it’s not! Details are available, they’re on the specification in black and white. The tricky devils are the...
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How important is degree relevance?
You’ve paid the fees, worked hard to get your degree, and now you are ready to secure your first job. There’s just one problem. Your qualification isn’t relevant to the field you want to go into. How...
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Job availability in the City up 51% as 2013 drew to a close
The City continues to move in a positive direction for job hunters according to this month’s Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor. Despite the number of job opportunities decreasing by 42% from...
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Being Proactive About Chasing Your Dreams
I wanted to write this article about being proactive and productive when it comes to looking for jobs. I feel like modern day society can be overwhelming unless you learn to adapt with the times and...
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How to survive an assessment day
Whereas in the past interviews may have involved a half-hour conversation with someone across a table, and followed a very rigid question and answer structure, now more and more companies are using...
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How to write the perfect cover letter
As you begin the hunt for that all-important first graduate role, the chances are you will have been told time and time again about the importance of having a good CV. However, no matter how much work...
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“What could you possibly know?” When City interviews go wrong…
Going for an interview for a job in the City can be one of the toughest and scariest experiences of your life. Making it through takes great determination and preparation. © Getty Images So, if you...
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When interviews go wrong – for interviewers
City interviews are notorious. They are frequently arduous, and sometimes cruel or bizarre, so you never quite know what will happen when you go to one. © Getty Images Recently, we looked at...
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Getting your social profile ready for job hunting in the City
By Mark Malone, managing director and social media expert from agency Krowd London. © Shutterstock Mark founded social media agency Krowd London in 2008. He now manages a team of 12 who drive the...
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CityJobs exhibiting at Cass business school careers fair
2014 has seen a sizeable spike in market confidence, there is a genuine feeling that this economic prosperity is long term. Hiring in London is rising at its fastest pace, with a boom in City jobs...
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5 Things you need to know before you start in the City
So, you’ve landed a job in the City and you’re going to join the legions that work in the financial services sector. But what can you expect? What environment will you be working in? And what are the...
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What jobs can I do with a finance degree?
A degree in finance is a brilliant vocational qualification that gives you the technical knowledge and skills to progress in a wide range of careers. From investment banking and insurance to management...
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How to write a cover letter for a job in the City
Competition for jobs in the City can be particularly fierce. So how can you set your initial cover letter apart from the rest to ensure you make a good first impression? © Getty Images A great CV and...
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CV advice from EUROGRADUATE
The European Graduate Career Guide has been published for over 20 years and has been available in digital format since 2011. The magazine focuses on graduate recruitment in Europe with opportunities...
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Considering a postgraduate degree? Make sure you do it for the right reasons,...
As the percentage of people attending university rises, having a degree is perhaps not the game-changer it once was when it comes to securing your dream job. Therefore if you are coming towards the...
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Why do banks want physics and maths grads?
So you want a job in banking and finance. Why is it that recruiters appear to want you to have a degree in mathematics, computing or physics? What have atoms and the theory of relativity got to do with...
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