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7 Dec 2020: apply_interview_0.png Well done! You’ve got an interview. Good preparation will give you the best chance of success, and reduce your interview nerves. Although interviews can be stressful and daunting, everyone who has a job has been through a

29 Sep 2020: Use your degree subject is a good way to start your career planning. You'll get a better understanding of the options open to you from studying your subject and the career opportunities which have been pursued by previous graduates in your subject.

16 Nov 2020: The process and steps encountered when applying for jobs can vary greatly according to the sector to which you are applying. It may involve submitting additional information with your CV, cover letter and/or application form.

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

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

30 Nov 2020: catchup.png Our Career Essentials programme comprises of a selection of sessions, offering you the opportunity to access career and recruitment advice from our careers consultants, at a time to suit you.

1 Dec 2020: findingjobs_networking_0.png There is a lot more to networking than standing in a crowded room with a glass of wine in your hand! Networking can help you discover the types of work that will suit you, and the organisations in which you'd be most

21 Jul 2020: Claire Hughes, Professor of Developmental Psychology in the Centre for Family Research, said: “There is concern in the UK that among children from less-advantaged backgrounds, boys in particular often ... said. Both studies are published in the Journal

8 Oct 2020: sector_publicsector_0.png Where to start The public sector is the part of the economy owned and operated by the government. It includes military, law enforcement, infrastructure, public transit, public education, health care, elected officials and

8 Oct 2020: sector_environment_0.png Where to start Being interested in a career in the environment sector opens up many possibilities. It is an incredibly diverse sector which makes it exciting but also a little daunting if you do not know quite what you

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

6 Aug 2020: Since Schroedinger wrote these words, the cognitive sciences (e.g. psychology, neurophysiology and artificial intelligence) have conjointly developed a appreciable degree of understanding of the "ourselves" that the physical sciences have

8 Oct 2020: Consultants provide advice and recommendations to other organisations. In some cases, they help their clients implement their suggestions in a hands-on way. They work in teams of mixed experience levels, and early roles usually involve desk research

29 Sep 2020: ideas_looking_0.png Are you feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed about your choice of career? Does it feel as if everyone else knows what they want to do? And you’re worried you might have left things a bit late? How do you get started on

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

8 Oct 2020: sector_lawbarrister_0.png Where to start A career as a barrister is very competitive. Getting on the first steps of the career ladder (pupillage) can take a long time, and be expensive, although some external funding is available. The Bar Council

8 Oct 2020: sector_retail_0.png Where to start A wide range of job types exist within the retail sector. Specialisations include Marketing, Finance, Product Development, Human Resources, and Logistics. Graduate schemes exist for most of these specialisations,

12 May 2020: Cambridge’s Department of Psychology, who led the report.

8 Oct 2020: sector_journalism_0.png Where to start Get writing. Write for student media, write blogs, write stories. Journalism is all about communicating stories to an audience. Find your style and learn how to source, research and write those stories.

8 Oct 2020: sector_publishing_0.png Where to start Think beyond the obvious job roles by looking at Prospects. Be aware that many English/AHSS students feel drawn to editorial roles in Publishing. Be tactical and think of other roles that might suit you such