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4 Nov 2020: Practice psychometric tests. The Careers Service subscribes to several leading test suppliers and as a current student or member of staff you can use them for free. ... Some of the tests are accompanied by online tutorials, giving you the chance to

16 Nov 2020: Search site. Selection - individual tasks. The written test you’ll be asked to complete usually reflects the sort of activity you will be required to perform in the role you are

29 Sep 2020: in development economics and go on to further study, as just a few examples. ... Economics graduates who want to use their degree often think about working inorinternational organisations.

10 Nov 2020: findingjobs_safejobhunt_0.png What is a scam job? The Careers Service reviews each job advertisement published in Handshake in an effort to ensure jobs are genuine, lawful and non-discriminatory.

29 Sep 2020: exploreopts_selfreflection_0.png Self-reflection will help you identify the things that matter to you most in choosing a career. Try to answer the questions above but remember not to overthink your answers or put yourself under pressure to 'get it

16 Nov 2020: Postdocs can book a 45 minute appointment for mock interviews in academia and outside. For academic interviews, you can practise questions on your research achievements and future objectives, teaching experience and career plans.

6 Dec 2020: disability_support_0.png Access to the Careers Service The Student Services Centre is fully accessible. The Careers Service is on the second floor with lift access. There are accessible toilet facilities throughout the building. Parking is

16 Nov 2020: The Graduate Outcomes survey is a national survey capturing information about the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after they finish their studies.

16 Nov 2020: Often there follows a variety of preliminary psychometric tests and assessments before an assessment day of individual selection and group tasks against which you are assessed.

12 Nov 2020: graduate_outcomes_0.jpg The Graduate Outcomes survey is a national survey capturing information about the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after they finish their studies.

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.

7 Dec 2020: disability_support_0.png There is no "one size fits all" approach for disability. Whatever your situation, we can work with and advise you to help make the transition into the workplace as smooth as possible.

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.

10 Nov 2020: findingjobs_speculativeapps_0.png Writing to organisations who haven't advertised, to ask for work experience or employment can be a good way to secure a job.

29 Sep 2020: degree_law_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Each year at least 50% of Cambridge Law graduates go on to take the first step towards qualifying as a barrister or solicitor in the UK (currently, Bar Professional Training Course or Legal Practice

2 Dec 2020: We have specialised resources for researchers, and a wealth of essential careers-related resources online. To interact with us, please register on Handshake, our careers platform, using in this quick registration form. Already registered on

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 Careers Essentials programme blog_students_0

1 Sep 2020: A good application, whether a CV and cover letter or an application form, is critical in getting to the interview stage.

7 Dec 2020: Material in large print or alternative formats. More time for an interview/written/psychometric tests. ... A larger screen PC for written tests. Flexible working hours, some work to be done from home, an afternoon interview slot.

10 Nov 2020: If you are offered psychometric tests, check that you will be offered personal and professional feedback.

29 Sep 2020: degree_music_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Cambridge graduates with a music degree go into a wide range of career areas.

16 Nov 2020: Adapting your applications for different areas writing.jpg Length and format - While an academic CV can be any length, a non-academic CV is 2 pages maximum. Industry research CVs sit somewhere in between, with a basic 2-page format with

7 Dec 2020: Further interviews take many forms, and sometimes include psychometric tests or case studies. ... One-to-one interviews. Individual case studies. Panel interviews. Aptitude or personality tests.

29 Sep 2020: degree_english_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top three sectors that English Cambridge graduates joined were arts and recreation (circa 10% of those who responded), followed by communications (6%) and then publishing (6%).

1 Sep 2020: See also selection tests - individual tasks.

10 Nov 2020: Aspiring Solicitors – supports students to access the legal profession from a wider range of socio-economic backgrounds.

29 Sep 2020: A dedicated service with specialist advisers and resources To register on Handshake, our careers platform, please fill in this quick registration form. Already registered on Handshake and can't see the specialist Postdoc Appointments? email us and we

7 Dec 2020: Many of the organisations listed below either exist to give careers advice to students and graduates with a disability or have areas of their websites that serve the same purpose. 10,000 Able Interns – connecting young disabled talent with paid

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27 Aug 2020: Our expert Careers Consultants have written over 40 introductory sector briefings which will help you to find out if you're suited to the sector, how to get the experience to be credible, how to find positions and funding, tips for success, and what

29 Sep 2020: degree_classics_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Each year some 30% of Classics graduates from Cambridge undertake further study. For those who do go straight into employment, the most popular sectors are communications, the arts, and public

8 Oct 2020: You can practice numerical reasoning tests on ourPsychometric Testspages. We subscribe to Profiling for Success and Graduates First which both have numerical tests. ... Graduates First (Psychometric tests). You can hear advice from other Cambridge

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.

29 Sep 2020: degree_engineering_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Cambridge engineers find their way into many careers. Key employment sectors are typically engineering consultancy, research and development, manufacturing, product design, defence and IT.

29 Sep 2020: Come to a few events to get some ideas. Try a quick Career test, such as this one fromto get inspiration about your career choices.

29 Sep 2020: degree_medicine_0.png Nearly all Cambridge Medicine graduates progress into Foundation Training, working as Junior Doctors. The 2 year foundation training programme combines work in a number of medical specialities with additional training.

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.

29 Sep 2020: degree_education_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top three sectors that Education Cambridge graduates joined were Teaching (circa 27% of those who responded), followed by Arts and Recreation (7%) and then Public Sector (3%).

1 Sep 2020: includingand psychometric tests.

29 Sep 2020: degree_geography_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Cambridge geography graduates find their way into many careers. Key employment sectors are typically the manufacturing and utility industries, public service and teaching.

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.

9 Oct 2020: provide copies of your academic transcript(s). You may also need to write a research proposal and/or organise admissions tests.

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20 Nov 2020: It may be less resilient to economic pressures and therefore less stable. ... a need to generate income in a tough economic climate.

29 Sep 2020: degree_archaeology_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top three sectors that Archaeology Cambridge graduates joined were Public service (circa 35% of those who responded to a recent survey), followed by Research outside academia e.g.

7 Dec 2020: Appointments for students & alumni are only 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 at 11am the next working day, an extra day's appointments

29 Sep 2020: degree_maths_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top three sectors that Cambridge graduates joined in our most recent survey were information technology, finance followed by a combination of education and analysis roles. varied service.

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.

29 Sep 2020: degree_architecture_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Cambridge Architects find their way into a range of careers. Key employment sectors are typically engineering and architectural consultancy, as well as construction, education, the arts,