The Pathway to Success: A Guide to Job Hunting

Hello everyone! I’m Sofia and I’m an undergraduate student here at UEA, studying English Literature and Creative Writing. Whether it’s been looking for summer work or a part-time job to suit in with a busy academic schedule, job hunting is a challenge. Not only are you searching for a decent pay, you’re looking for a...

How to Prepare For Graduating University

Hi Reader, I’m Cameron. I am an American Studies student in my final year. I spend a lot of my free time writing and I hope to find work in writing for online spaces after graduation.  It has been a chaotic start to my final semester. A dissertation hanging over my head, lots of reading,...

Mentoring: The Power of Networking

Former mentee on the programme and Mentoring Student Ambassador Elizabeth tells us about the power of networking! Networking isn’t just about collecting cards or expanding your LinkedIn following, it’s more than that. It’s about making a lasting impression that will allow you to build relationships, share ideas and gain new opportunities through the people you...

How to Start Looking for Graduate jobs, or Further Study

Hello, I'm Jas, a third year Sports Development student and in a few months’ time I will be graduating and moving on to the next chapter in my life. We were always told by parents and teachers ‘once you end your education, you are an adult, time to get a job, buy a house and...

How Internships can help you gain skills and experience

Hi, my name is Kyo and I’m studying a master’s in Education. Many students will start their 2nd term soon and some of us have started thinking about our next step after university. At the same time, you might think that you want to gain skills and experience for the future. So, to get skills...

Top tips on Figuring Out Your Next Steps After University

Hello! My name is Mirela and I am in the 3rd year of my Energy Engineering degree here at UEA, which means that I understand perfectly the stress that comes with figuring out your next step after university, or planning your career in advance. So, I have prepared for you a few ideas and resources...

How to Get on the Careers Ladder

I spent most of my degree in a state of panic, worrying about my future as an English graduate with no relevant work experience. I knew a degree alone would not be enough.

UEA student Rosie takes on the University of Manchester’s Study China programme

For three weeks in March/April I embarked on the University of Manchester’s Study China programme. I was a mix of both nervous and excited energy as I boarded my plane in London. I had absolutely no idea what to expect from China. I spent three weeks studying Mandarin at the University of Zhejiang in Hangzhou....

Eve’s graduate internship with Integro Languages, 3 weeks in!

How did you feel about the internship leading up to the start? Starting my internship necessitated a lot of preparation, so I was quite nervous. As I was living at home with my family in France at the time of application, I had my interview over Skype. I interviewed Friday, was offered the job Tuesday,...

Ashley gains valuable experience in a wide range of sectors with NPS Group

Like many aspiring interns feeling the pressure of competition for a decent internship, discovering that UEA CareerCentral was hosting a ‘Summer Internship Recruitment Event’ was the light at the end of a gruelling tunnel of endless applications. It promised a single, but intense day of interviews organised by the university with various organisations. It was...