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Mathematics student but don't want to work in finance? What else can you do?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Everyone expects you to work in finance or be a teacher. But what else could you do with a degree in mathematics?

Graduate with a BSc or Integrated Masters does it makes a difference?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Do graduate employers make a distinction between BSc and Masters applicants?

No career idea? Try 'happenstance'

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

About to graduate and feeling anxious?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Have you just finished your exams and not feeling as good as you had expected? I have been struck by the number of finalists I interview who describe the experience of completing their exams as an anti-climax. Particularly so for those who are still looking for a job or don’t know what to do next. ‘I still don’t know what I want to do and I’m feeling quite anxious about it…’ is a common theme.

About to graduate with no idea what to do next?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

If you feeling apprehensive about life beyond graduation, you are not alone. Making a decision about your future may feel like a daunting prospect and you may not even be sure where to begin. How can you put things in perspective so that you can feel more positive?

Getting the most from your careers team as an international student

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Getting the most out of your careers team means more than just booking an appointment. While this is something you definitely can do, your careers team works really hard in other ways and brings you resources and information that will really help you develop your career.

The Warwick Award

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What is the Warwick Award? It is a University of Warwick initiative, developed in 2022 that offers students the opportunity to gain recognition for the employability skills they develop within and alongside their studies. It is a great way of encouraging students to think more deeply about the skills that they already have, the skills they need to develop further and how they will present their skills and experiences to future employers.

No career idea? No problem

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

It seems contradictory as a careers consultant to advise you to ‘embrace uncertainty’ and not to worry if you do not have a career idea or plan. Careers consultants spend a lot of time advising students to develop a plan and work towards a goal. It seems self-evident that you are more likely to achieve your career ambition if you plan it and take the appropriate steps to make it happen. But I have been struck over the years by how many successful alumni I have met who have said how unexpected and unpredictable their career journey has been.

Volunteer online…make a difference and develop your skills

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

The rewards and skills development that volunteering can offer are well known but did you did you realise that you could volunteer virtually? There are some inspiring and exciting opportunities to help other people whilst demonstrating your employability skills to potential employers.

Being a Runner in The TV & Film Industry

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:34:16 GMT

Hi, I’m Jasmine, and I’m a Runner at the Factual Entertainment company, 72 Films. The word runner used to scare me as I always looked at it as being at the bottom of the ladder and I felt as if my years of videography experience accounted for much more than making teas and coffees. I had also come off a 6-week training programme at Sky Studios (more about this later), and I felt as if I was going backwards. However, after being at this company for nearly a year, I can now confidently say that running was the best thing that I could’ve done, and I’ll share the lessons I learnt along the way.