How is Tutoring Experience Valuable to Employers?
Despite the fact that private tutors are hardworking individuals who work to help people understand new educational topics, some might view tutoring as a “student job” that doesn’t deserve to be taken seriously. Since some have that point of view, they may believe that the months or years they have dedicated to private tutoring are…
Nick - Superprof
How to get a Job without a Degree
Students go to university for a variety of reasons. Some want to make more friends and expand their circles. Some want to make their parents happy, and some want to experience what living away from home feels like for the first time. These are all valid responses – but they are not exactly true. Ultimately…
Tim Sekundyak
Step – Autumn Careers Fairs 2021
Although we cant meet you all in person, we are happy to announce that we will be attending the Careers Fairs listed below. Some of these will include our Think Big Choose Small presentation which focuses on the benefits of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME’s) and how to find them in your internship/placement and…
How to Start a Business after Graduating from University
Andrew Dark, Director and Co-Owner of Custom Planet, started his own business at university. Here, he shares what he learned along the way to inspire you to start your own venture after graduation. This year, 15% students in the UK are planning to start their own businesses after leaving university. Research by Direct Line…
Andrew - Custom Planet
Starting University a “Good to Know” Guide
Going into university can be confusing, scary, andoverwhelming, I know the feeling of having a million questions, friends and family aren’t much help and Google is just making it all more confusing! As my family had all gone to university in different countries, I didn’t have much help when it came to options and decisions,…
Does Tutoring Count as Work Experience?
Whether you’ve been living in a massive city such as London or a small town in Scotland, we can almost guarantee that you’ve heard of the term private tutoring before. Personal tuition conducted by a qualified instructor has become increasing popular in the last decade and many persons have decided to either hire a private…
Nick - Superorf
Questions to Ask When Interviewing For an Internship
Content Campfire is a leading digital content company whose expertise circles around market and academic research. We cover a multitude of topics and case studies, and present them in digestible and practical guides and publications. We have built our authority over the years through reliability and efficiency in our line of work. Without a…
Jane Duckstein
Benefits of Graduates
There is a misconception that graduates come into the business lacking work experience and are hard work to get up to speed. However, most of the students we work with have already attained work experience, through part time jobs whilst studying, internships or a yearlong sandwich placement. Of course, they would still need to continue learning but they will be able to contribute to the business from day…
Starting University a “Good to Know” Guide: Student Accommodation
Going to university can be confusing, scary, and overwhelming, I know the feeling of having a million questions. Friends and family aren’t much help and Google is just making it all more bewildering! Especially when it comes to student accommodation. As my family went to university in different countries, I didn’t have much help when…
Further Education Glossary Part Four : Where Can You Complete Higher Education?
Before 1992, the UK operated a clearly hierarchical system where older and more traditional universities where more highly regarded than colleges offering more technical or vocational qualifications. But the Further and Higher Education Act of 1992 changed the university landscape. Almost 30 years on however, many of the assumptions and prejudices about what makes a…
