Category Archives: careers
Unpaid internships & graduate quandaries
I’m in a muddle. On the one hand, I don’t agree that unpaid internships are reasonable. On the other hand, I’m aware that some graduates get great benefit from time in these roles. For example, Mario Creatura says that his … Continue reading
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Clubs & Societies: Don’t Think ‘Employability’, Think ‘Achievements’
What do clubs and societies mean to you? After Stanley Lee’s guest post, I started thinking about the reasons for joining up to societies and how different people use what’s available to them. The key word that came to my … Continue reading
Filed under careers, communication, personal development, societies
The irrelevance of degree titles
Would you like a degree in Waste Management with Dance? Sound like a strange combination? Apparently not that strange. The course is available at Northampton University. The Telegraph has reported on how the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) … Continue reading
Filed under academia, careers, employment, graduate, higher education, universities
Employability & the Role of the University
Should universities teach students how to find a job? Are employment skills a necessary requirement for higher education to deliver today? With so many new graduates each year, employers are spoilt for choice on who to give a job. If … Continue reading
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The ‘Harrods’ degree: Gimmick or great idea?
Harrods are introducing a degree in the art of sales. Staff will be able to take a 2-year part-time course while they work at the store. But will it be recognised as a true degree by other employers? Staff who … Continue reading
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