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15 Oct 2020: whats_on_0.png Our events help you build knowledge, learn about opportunities and to connect with organisations. Events range from large careers fairs to sector panels, group discussions and skills workshops.

20 Aug 2020: Jenny joined the Careers Service in June 2019 as Director. Previously Director of Careers at the London School of Economics, Jenny Blakesley has over 15 years’ experience in university careers advice.

6 Sep 2022: new_newsletter.png Click each Careers Newsletter you'd like to receive. We'll do the rest! You'll be taken to our Careers platform, Handshake, to tick a box which will subscribe you to each newsletter. Return to this page to sign up for more.

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7 Apr 2022: We welcome registrations from organisations with roles in management, strategy, economic, financial, public, health, technology, human resources and other areas of the consultancy sector. ... We welcome registrations from organisations offering

29 Sep 2020: ideas_clearidea_0.png So, you've thought about your career options and now have a clear idea about what you want to do! But however clear everything is in your mind, like everyone else at Cambridge, you’ve never got enough time to get out there

8 Oct 2020: Try out some Kaggle resources and Coursera courses in relevant subjects (for instanceto test out your interest. ... Prepare for any numerical, analytical or coding tests, and use any sample resources provided.

12 Feb 2024: drupal_website_banner_-_focus_on_fellowships_1.png Ever wondered if a fellowship might be right for you? A fellowship can provide funding and opportunities to help you further explore your research ideas and develop independence. Watch the video

15 Oct 2020: At the Careers Service, we offer a wealth of essential careers-related resources online You may need to login to Handshake to use a resource careerset.png CareerSet - CV checker career_essentials_0.png Career Essentials programme

15 Mar 2024: Home to:. Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies . Faculty of Classics with the Museum of Classical Archaeology . ... Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages . Faculty of Economics . Faculty of Divinity .

12 Jan 2022: She coordinates the Consultancy Fair, Banking & Finance Fair, Economics Fair and International Development & Charities Festival.

13 Nov 2020: and practicing psychometric or ability tests. ... We are subscribed to Graduates First to help you practice psychometric tests; CaseCoach for practising case study interviews for management consultancy and ShortlistMe where you can practice recorded

6 Feb 2024: Eligibility Statement Our primary focus is on supporting current students, current postdoctoral researchers and recent graduates (in particular those who left within the last two years) of the university. If you meet these criteria, you are likely

10 Nov 2020: You are more likely to be successful if you combine a variety of different approaches in your job search, i.e. do not simply rely on online job boards, but combine this with other approaches such as making speculative applications, networking, and

29 Sep 2020: career_essentials_0.png The aim of the Career Essentials programme is to aid our clients to: utilise core career planning strategies; understand the labour market; define and practice recruitment processes to achieve progression. We advise our

7 Oct 2020: sector_az_0.png A-Z of careers alumnicareersconnect_0.png Alumni Careers Connect blog_students_0.png Careers Service blog careerset.png CareerSet - CV checker squarelime_1.png Handshake online_resources_0.png Key resources and tool

20 Aug 2020: about_the_careers_service_0.jpg Who we are The University of Cambridge Careers Service helps you to prepare for your future. Whether you are an undergrad, masters student, PhD student, or a postdoc, our experienced and impartial team is here to

8 Feb 2022: green_festival_2024_banner.png Green Careers Festival 2024 The Green Careers Festival in Lent term 2024 has now finished, but you'll find more useful resources below. Green Careers Festival - resources to support you We also have plenty of video

21 May 2022: These cover online CV review, video interview practice, recruitment tests, global job hunting, sourcing funding and much more.

1 Dec 2020: When I was having breakfast with a friend a couple of days after returning from the Middle East she revealed that one of her neighbours was looking for an assistant.

7 Oct 2020: The University of Cambridge Careers Service helps you to prepare for your future. Whether you are an undergrad, masters student, PhD student or postdoc, our team of experienced and impartial careers advisers are here to support you at Cambridge and

29 Sep 2020: ideas_gotafew_0.png So, you’ve got a few ideas about what to do next, but you’re not sure which one to choose. Perhaps you’re all-rounder who is interested in a lot of different things?

6 Jan 2022: Introduction Policing The degree holder entry programme to the Police is for graduates with a degree in any subject. At the end of the two year Degree Holder or Detective Degree Holder programme you will have gained a graduate diploma in

7 Oct 2020: With thousands of different careers choices available, sometimes it can be hard knowing where to start in choosing a career. Exploring your options early will help you find relevant experience and gain the transferable skills that employers are

29 Sep 2020: You may have a dream job in mind or still be exploring your options, either way, it is important that you think about what you enjoy, what your strengths are, what experience you have or will need to gain and the qualifications and results you will

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8 Oct 2020: You may be required to complete psychometric tests. You can practice these for free here with Graduates First..

4 Dec 2020: Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular with graduate employers in the early stages of recruitment. To help you prepare for them, it’s really useful to practice to get a sense of what it’s like before you do the real thing.

6 Jan 2023: tech_festival_-_hs_banner_2.png Discover a world of career possibilities at the Tech Festival The Tech Festival in Lent term 2024 has now finished, but you'll find more useful resources below. Careers across Tech can span marketing, developer roles,

1 Apr 2022: eventinstudentservicescentre.jpg We offer a range of in-person and virtual events to help you engage with our diverse audience. If you’d like guidance on which activities will suit your organisation best, please contact us. Careers Fairs

8 Oct 2020: Having a thorough knowledge of your chosen company is a must, as recruiters will test your motivation and commitment with questions about the sector, the firm, and its products.

8 Oct 2020: sector_teaching_0.png Where to start The website Get Into Teaching is a comprehensive introduction to teaching careers. You'll find training bursaries (which vary considerably depending on the subject & your degree grade). Target jobs guides to

8 Oct 2020: Many of the schemes and opportunities focus on this and eligibility criteria often include people with disability, BAME or those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

7 Oct 2020: exploreopts_networkalum_0.png Exploring your options findingjobs_speculativeapps_0.png Finding jobs apply_applications_0.png Applying for jobs appointments_0.png Appointments edi.png Equality, diversity and inclusion

4 Apr 2022: The Cambridge Careers Supporters Club is the most effective way to keep up to date with developments and to strengthen your partnerships with us and the university. Our supporters are the first employers we come to with new initiatives and

22 Mar 2022: Where to start Insurance is concerned with managing the exposure to risk and so incorporates most financial transactions you can think of, from life and house cover to space and sport. It’s graduates roles are knowledge intensive, client and team

14 Dec 2021: volunteering_image_400_wide.jpg Volunteering: How and Why? This is a diverse area with a range of options depending upon your fields of interest that can prove to be of personal and professional value. Volunteering provides opportunities to develop

7 Oct 2020: Whatever stage you're at in your career planning - whether you're absolutely certain of your next steps, or haven't even begun thinking about life after your studies - the Careers Service is here to help.

18 Nov 2020: photo_of_postdocs_2_women.png Academia as an career sector is a global enterprise employing talented people doing important and interesting work. But gaining a foothold on a faculty ladder and developing an academic career has relentless demands.

7 Dec 2020: Most appointments are released two days in advance, at 11am each day. Handshake will show any later days as having ‘no appointments available’, but if you log in shortly after 11am the next working day, an extra day's appointments should be

8 Oct 2020: sector_charities_0.png Where to start This is a highly diverse sector where no two jobs are the same. Think about the causes you care about and what roles might suit you. Our Supporters are committed to supporting the development of Cambridge

7 Apr 2022: Help students develop their skills for the workplace by delivering an interactive skills session. Employer-led Skills Sessions are a popular way for students to gain skills needed for the workplace and their future careers. Enable future recruits to

1 Apr 2022: studentsonstaircase.jpg Enhance your engagement through our digital services, sponsorship or by becoming a supporter of the Careers Service. Connect with us on Handshake Connect with us on Handshake - an innovative platform that connects employers,

25 Aug 2020: Did you know the Careers Service is here for you?

8 Oct 2020: Numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning, and Situational Judgement Tests are the most common in the finance recruitment process.

8 Oct 2020: sector_gaming_0.png Where to start The sale of games is now higher than both music and video combined making it the fastest growing section of the entertainment industry. There are more than 2,250 companies developing, publishing and distributing

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20 Aug 2020: hs_squarelime_logo.png All Cambridge students, postdocs and alumni are encouraged to use Handshake, an innovative career development platform through which you can make use of the Careers Service and develop your career and network.

27 Oct 2022: Helping you to identify your priorities and find organisations which reflect your values With numerous recruiters vying for your attention, choosing an employer can be a complex task. How do you determine if an employer - or a sector - is suited to

21 Nov 2020: Watch this video Getting Started: Resources for Undergraduate Students to ensure you get information on briefings, employer presentations, careers fairs, graduate schemes and jobs that interest you.