Three Wise Brummies

As we enter the Festive season, we asked members of our Postgraduate Class of 2021 graduating cohort for some wise words. Congratulations to those graduating this December and welcome to your alumni community! Hannah Reay-Jones (MA Education, 2021)  ‘My advice to young professionals is to have faith in yourself and your abilities to achieve and … Continue reading “Three Wise Brummies”

One year on with Kathryn Myers

We recently caught up with Class of 2020 graduate, Kathryn Myers, to find out what she’s been up to since graduating. What’s your current job role? What does this mean on a day-to-day basis? I went straight from my undergraduate degree into a postgraduate programme at the University of Birmingham to study English Language, Culture … Continue reading “One year on with Kathryn Myers”

A day in the life of a “Job-Hunter” MBA graduate

After being bombarded by “A day in the life of…” type of articles for any sort of successful, career-driven professionals from all over the world, on any sort of social platform, MBA Global Banking and Finance graduate Francesco Fiorenzo Furino, decided to join the hoards and to write about his average day in a period … Continue reading “A day in the life of a “Job-Hunter” MBA graduate”

The Changing Face of Business: Diversity in Finance.

As part of the Business School’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, they have created a series of events that will celebrate those who are changing the rules on who can participate and succeed in business and explore particular issues and concerns some of you may have in terms of future job hunting. In an … Continue reading “The Changing Face of Business: Diversity in Finance.”

Three Wise Brummies

As we enter the Festive season, we asked members of our Postgraduate Class of 2020 graduating cohort for some wise words. Congratulations to those graduating this December and welcome to your alumni community! Wise words from… Vida Köster (MSc Environment, Development and Politics, 2020) My advice to recent graduates is to lead with empathy. We … Continue reading “Three Wise Brummies”

LinkedIn Learning: why should you use it?

Phill Williams, Careers Consultant for the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, explores how LinkedIn Learning can be used as a platform that graduates use for career exploration, personal and professional development, and acquiring new skills and knowledge. 2020 has been a year like no other. You may understandably feel a little overwhelmed by the … Continue reading “LinkedIn Learning: why should you use it?”

Four questions with… Alex

Name: Alex Garrido Degree details: BSc History and Politics Job title: Security Policy Officer at Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office Can you briefly describe your current role? I work at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office on the Diplomatic Service Fast Stream, which I joined after graduating in 2018. I spent a year as a … Continue reading “Four questions with… Alex”

Careers and Coffee went virtual!

On Wednesday 19th August, we took our Careers and Coffee event online for the first time. We had 16 recent graduates book a 1:1 slot with an experienced mentor from our alumni community. The mentors were able to provide support and guidance on a whole host of issues from gaining relevant sector experience, to complete … Continue reading “Careers and Coffee went virtual!”