Social Media, Digital Marketing & Events! – Festus

Festus is a 2018 Marketing Management graduate from the University of Northampton. He is currently completing a Digital Marketing & Events Internship with UnLtd, a business which finds social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, they help entrepreneurs to realise their potential and create lasting change. After leaving university, I…
Answers to the top 5 career fair questions

Our recently completed autumn tour was our biggest for some years. We visited many of our frequent partner universities as well as others that we, like an old friend, have lost touch with over the years. We’re always excited to begin and exhausted at the end, and this was truer this year with the added…
Money saving tips for new graduates – GUEST BLOG

After spending approximately 18 years in the education system, life after graduation can be quite daunting. Whilst it feels good to be free of exam stress, you’re suddenly faced with a lot of important decisions to make and routes to consider. The first step is to just relax, and not let these big decisions scare…
Tips to Find Student Accommodation Abroad – GUEST BlOG

According to an educations.com survey of over 20,000 students, concern over student accommodation is rising. For students studying or working abroad, housing is a major concern. This rise in housing worries varies based on region. It is particularly prevalent among North American Students (50% stating that are concerned about accommodation) but this trend of rising…
Spotlight on careers in Marketing – Catalina, Digital Acquisition Manager at giffgaff gameplan

Looking for a career in marketing but not sure which route to explore and what you’re career will eventually look like? This blog will give you an example of one of the many varied career options that marketing can present to you. Name: Catalina Balan University: Goldsmiths University of London Course: MA, Cultural and…
Tea with the Speaker – Celebrating the 8th Cohort of the Speaker’s Parliamentary Placement Scheme

Yesterday Tamsin (Step Director) and I were invited to tea with the Speaker to welcome the 2018/19 cohort of interns to the Speaker’s Parliamentary Placement Scheme, the eighth such cohort. It was fascinating to see the inner workings of Government, including the rich history of the Speakers House in the Palace of Westminster, and great…
Combining Strategy and Creativity with Puma – Eliza

Eliza is a Fashion Buying and Merchandising student from Manchester Metropolitan University. She is currently undertaking her placement year with Puma UK as a Merchandising Intern. At the beginning of my journey, in securing for my placement year, I had a very specific idea of what I wanted to do. I have always wanted to…
Preparing for my future career with the Isle of Man Step programme – Tia

Tia is studying Creative Writing at York St John University. This summer, she completed an internship with the Isle of Man Step programme. We recently caught up with Tia to find out more about her experience. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your internship with the Isle of Man Step programme. Which organisation…
Data and programming with Puma – Daniel

Daniel is a Computer Science student from the University of Huddersfield. He has recently completed an IT Sandwich Placement with PUMA. When Daniel came across the job advert for the IT sandwich placement with PUMA, he knew it was exactly what he was looking for. The role had a focus on programming, which was attractive…
Developing apps with Unity – Jordan

Jordan is a Games Design and Animation graduate from University Centre Doncaster. He has recently started in a permanent position with a fast-growing tech company, who design, develop and deliver a unique cloud-based Business Intelligence & Analytics app. Jordan has always shown a genuine interest in Games Design and Animation. Whilst studying his course at…