How to Survive Your First Weeks at University
Starting at university can be overwhelming with all the sudden changes to your life. This is perfectly normal as you are away from home in an unfamiliar city surrounded by strangers. But don’t panic! We have a survival guide here for you to help you navigate through the first weeks of university while making the…
Graduate Job Market Trends in 2023
Predicting the future of the graduate job market is more of an art than a science. However, certain indicators can provide valuable insights. A recent survey by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) revealed a 20% increase in graduate recruitment in 2022 compared to 2021. This trend is expected to continue into 2023, although not…
6 Tips on Getting The Most Out of Graduate Internships
Whether you’re a student exploring your career options or a new graduate with a clear career path in mind, internships offer exciting prospects to gain hands-on experience, understand the industry, and discover more about yourself. Internships can look very different depending on the company and the field. While online internships have grown in popularity, it’s…
Building Your Personal Brand: A Guide for Recent Graduates on LinkedIn
Building Your Personal Brand Entering the professional world as a graduate can be both exciting and intimidating. With numerous job seekers competing for the same positions, it’s crucial to stand out from the crowd, whether you’re searching for a graduate internship or a full-time job. One way to achieve this is by building a strong…
The Importance of Engagement and Attendance: How Praful Excelled in His Placement
Praful’s engagement with Step and perfect workshop attendance was one of the factors that played a major role in him securing a placement and excelling at it. Step supported in building his CV, Cover Letter and Shared job opportunities. Praful started his placement search in August 2021 and got the job in November of the…
Advantages of Using Step for Hiring University Graduates
Using the service provided by Step has a number of benefits that will not be available through similar free services offered by universities. One of these benefits is the value of Step’s network and database for employers. There have been several recent examples of successful businesses with close links with one or more local universities…
Balancing Internship Responsibilities and Academic Commitments
Internships are often considered the golden ticket to acquiring invaluable real-world experience in your chosen field. They offer a sneak peek into the professional world you’ll be stepping into post-graduation. However, the challenge lies in maintaining an equilibrium between your internship responsibilities and academic commitments. Striking this balance not only enhances your employability but also…
Navigating the transition into your first job after university
The transition from being a student at a university to being an employee in a working environment can be difficult for a lot of people. It helps to gain a little understanding of the new environment you will be entering, not only in terms of what you can expect but also what will be expected…
Types of funding and scholarships that are available for international students in the UK
Funding and scholarships that are available for international students in the UK The United Kingdom is a hotspot for international education, with hundreds of thousands of students travelling from overseas every year to study in the prestigious colleges and universities. With a vast variety of courses in every imaginable sector, UK universities are renowned for…
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Unlocking the Potential of the Graduate Visa Route: A License-Free Way to Hire International Talent
Use it or lose it! The Graduate Visa route is a simple way to hire international talent without the need for costly and bureaucratic Sponsorship licenses. Overview of the Graduate Visa Route A recent article with contributions from the Institute of Directors, Kaplan and the Higher Education Policy Institute showed some worrying trends around the Government’s…
