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”
Four questions with….Lois
Name: Lois Boyle Degree Detail: American and Canadian Studies with Year Abroad Job Title: Ambitious Futures Graduate Trainee Briefly describe your role: Ambitious Futures is a graduate management scheme in Higher Education. It is an 18 month consisting of three placements in Professional Services, along with group coaching sessions, one-to-one mentor meetings, and workshops. So … Continue reading “Four questions with….Lois”
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!”
Four questions with… Gaby
Name: Gaby Mendes Degree details: BA Education Job title: Founder of Talk Twenties/Event Operations Manager Describe your current role: I recently founded my company, Talk Twenties, after writing an award-winning blog about life as a twenty-something. After struggling somewhat after leaving university, I saw a need for more support for twenty-somethings entering the big wide … Continue reading “Four questions with… Gaby”
Four Questions with…Liam
Name: Liam Taft Degree details: BA English Job title: Web Content Coordinator Describe your current role: I currently work in the marketing team at Twinkl, which is one of the UK’s largest educational publishers. My primary role is to run the Twinkl Education Blog, but I also coordinate other online content and write social media … Continue reading “Four Questions with…Liam”