Name: Megan Prosser Degree details: BSc Business Management with Communications Job title: Communications Assistant (and part time Masters student) Can you briefly describe your current role? I currently work as a communications assistant for a Local Government Organisation called Publica, helping run internal and external communications for three district councils writing press releases, scheduling social … Continue reading “Four Questions with…Meg”
Category: Case studies
Three Wise Brummies
Wise words from…Samina Amin (BA Hispanic Studies and Italian, 2010; MPhil Modern European Cultures, 2012), HR Specialist at BBC The best advice I’ve ever received is to think about your life as a series of choices that you can either own or let them own you. I actually use this as life advice to remind … Continue reading “Three Wise Brummies”
7 must-know tips if you are new to freelancing
In this blog, University of Birmingham’s Business Start-Up Manager, Mohammed Ali, shares some great bite-sized insights for anyone embarking on a freelancing career. Don’t forget, if you’re a current student or graduated in the last two years, then our B-Enterprising team offers some great additional support such as funding to help get you started, workshops and advice sessions. 1. Utilise … Continue reading “7 must-know tips if you are new to freelancing”
Five reasons you should consider teaching abroad after graduation
Guest Blogger: LeAnna Porter, English First ‘Just graduated and still unsure what direction you’d like your career to move in? Teaching English overseas could be a great option that opens a world of possibilities! In this blog, LeAnna Porter from English First (an industry leader in language learning and teaching) summaries the five main reasons … Continue reading “Five reasons you should consider teaching abroad after graduation”
Motive, Means and Opportunity
Guest Blogger: Dr Holly Prescott, PGR Careers Adviser After six long months of trying to kid myself that I could make my own entertainment, I bit the bullet and bought a TV for my new flat. After a barrage of suggestions as to what I should spend my weekends ‘binge-watching,’ Dexter left me underwhelmed, whilst … Continue reading “Motive, Means and Opportunity”
How to use LinkedIn
Jess Holloway-Swift, Marketing and Communications Manager at Careers Network shared her top tips on how to use LinkedIn at a recent workshop for graduates. A live illustrator captured the key take-aways which you can view below. Credit: Vicky Neville Illustration https://linktr.ee/vickynevilleillustration
Career resilience and my life in dodgeball
Guest Blogger: Phill Williams (BA Culture, Society, Communications, 2008), Careers Consultant The 5 D’s of Dodgeball are: Dodge, Duck, Dive, Dip and Dodge. Most weekends I play dodgeball. Most of the time, I compete in league competitions and tournaments with my local club. Some of the time, I even get to compete for my national … Continue reading “Career resilience and my life in dodgeball”
Top tips for women working in a male dominated industry
Guest Blogger: Jo Maguire (MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience, 2015) I am a civil engineer at Mott MacDonald, a global multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy company. I began working for Mott MacDonald at the tender age of 18. Luckily, I have had some great experiences that have encouraged me to embrace the industry and use … Continue reading “Top tips for women working in a male dominated industry”
Four questions with…Daisy
Daisy Mutsau (MSci Chemistry with Industrial Experience, 2018), is currently undertaking the Novartis STEP International Development programme. It is an opportunity that allows her to develop a good balance between technical skills such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical products, and essential skills like project management, presentation and communication through three rotations, in different … Continue reading “Four questions with…Daisy”
Four questions with…Beth
Beth Heddle (BSc Biomedical Sciences, 2018), Social Media and Content Manager shares her top tips and advice for recent graduates and how to make the transition from student to graduate. What is the biggest mistake you have made since graduating and what have you learnt from it? Probably worrying. The transition from student life to … Continue reading “Four questions with…Beth”