Monthly Archives: July 2013

Entering the job market: matching graduate and employer expectations

Posted on July 31, 2013 by BUCareers

After years of hard study, some graduates find the reality of work disappointing. Here’s how to manage your expectations… Read More  

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Heading into your first job? Get off to a flying start

Posted on July 31, 2013 by BUCareers

Starting your first job is daunting. Here are some tips to ensure you don’t blunder your way through those initial weeks… Read More

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Why a job at a small firm is worth it

Posted on July 23, 2013 by BUCareers

School for Startups founder Doug Richard says the benefits of joining a young company are so many, new businesses should be turning applicants away… Read More

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How to conduct an Information Interview when job hunting

Posted on July 15, 2013 by BUCareers

Blog article from the University of Warwick about how the information interview is a pretty powerful weapon in your job search. Executed properly and professionally, an informational interview can provide a rich seam of insider information, and future contacts that … Continue reading →

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Professional Bodies: what they offer students and graduates in terms of careers and job support

Posted on July 5, 2013 by BUCareers

Professional institutions are much more than a source of ‘letters after your name’. They can help you in your career both before and after you graduate. Professional institutions are the societies and associations that promote and further a career and … Continue reading →

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Don’t overlook volunteering as a valuable career tool

Posted on July 3, 2013 by BUCareers

Blog article about the importance of volunteering during your studies to help build relationships and your experience which will help you ultimately to find a job after graduation… Read More Further resources to help with finding volunteering opportunities can be … Continue reading →

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