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”
Category: Advice
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”