Why do grad roles expect experience? Here’s how to show employers you’ve got the skills they need
You don’t need a certificate for every skill, some of the most valuable ones are things you’re already doing without even noticing We chat to loads of students and grads at Step who say they “haven’t got enough experience.” But once we dig a bit deeper, it turns out they’ve picked up all sorts of…
Abin’s Year at Handicare: From Theory to Real-World Engineering
Meet Abin, an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at Aston University, who recently wrapped up a Research and Development internship at Handicare. His year was all about bringing engineering theory to life, working on modifying existing products and developing new projects with the Electrical and Electronics team. From application to first-day jitters. Abin first heard…
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Early Careers: Navigating Your First Steps in the Professional World
Embarking on your early career journey while still at university isn’t just about being proactive; it’s a foundation for distinguishing yourself in today’s competitive job market. Engaging in student internships or part-time roles related to your field of study is not just an addition to your CV; it’s a leap forward in your early career.…
Engineering success: Kumari Mutiki’s strategic path to a dream role in engineering
Kumari Mutiki, a graduate from the University of Greenwich, completed a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice. She adopted a unique method of shortlisting to support her placement search process. After thorough search, she created a final list of websites to use during her search of a relevant placement opportunity- Bright Network,…
Unveiling the Journey: From Student to QA Engineer – Soubhagya’s Placement Experience
Have you ever wondered what our students do before they start their placement search? Soubhagya, a successfully placed student from the January 2021 cohort shared what she did prior to her placement search. She Had conversations with Step Recruitment Understood the University’s placement requirements Had a CV Review with the Step Team Following these steps,…
Think graduate hiring only happens in autumn? Here’s why that’s not true
Graduate hiring in the UK doesn’t end after autumn or spring. It carries on throughout the year, particularly in SME recruitment. While larger graduate programmes tend to grab the headlines, there are plenty of companies hiring all year round for graduate jobs and early careers roles. Many bring people in mid-year when they expand, or…
Top Tips for Graduates standing Out in a Competitive Job Market
Entering the job market as a fresh graduate has always been an exciting and uncertain rite of passage. However, in today’s economic situation, recent graduates face an increasingly competitive job market, making the transition from academia to professional life more difficult than ever. The Importance of Standing Out So, how do you stand out? imagine…
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Merin’s journey to overcoming the challenges of pursuing a career in Mechanical Engineering
Merin’s search for placement started in January 2022 after completing a taught year at the University of Greenwich, studying a Masters in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with Industrial Practice. With no prior work experience and his international student status, he found it difficult to secure a role after multiple rounds of interviews in about 5…
From late start to industry star: Sumit’s food safety story
In today’s competitive job market, having relevant work experience makes applicants stand out and puts them in a better position to secure a graduate job. This concept was the foundation for the Faculty of Engineering and Science when offering an industrial practice year with some of their programmes. Sumit Sukhadiya, an MSc. Applied Food Safety…
Determination for the Win
“I chose to do a Masters at the University of Greenwich because I wanted to do a taught program where I have mentors to help me and improve my knowledge in food safety and quality management systems. I got everything that I needed from this program, everything!” Rumbidzai, a recent University of Greenwich graduate from…