Careers Blog
The Uni Guide - a new resource for students
Friday 15th May 2020
Breda Nuttall
University.Which and the Student Room have joined forces to produce this useful new guide for students. For help with what…
Learn about Careers in the Banking Sector
Wednesday 6th May 2020
Breda Nuttall
The Brokerage is a City of London social mobility charity connecting young Londoners and employers. Through their partnerships with major City firms in Banking and Finance, Law, Accounting and Technology they are able to introduce Sixth Form students to a range of opportunities including: work experience, online mentoring, paid internships, online masterclasses and so much more. You…
'The Engineer' A Valuable Source of Information for Aspiring Engineers
Friday 1st May 2020
Breda Nuttall
The Engineer online is an excellent source of information for any student who might be aiming for an engineering career, in any discipline. Find out how Mercedes F1 and academics fast-tracked life saving breathing aids to support…
Thinking of a Career in Investment Banking?
Friday 1st May 2020
Breda Nuttall
Students who are considering a career in Investment Banking/Management are encouraged to review the Investment2020 website - Investment2020. Whether you're aiming for a School Leaver Programme or ultimately a…
New T Level Qualifications available from September 2020
Thursday 30th April 2020
Breda Nuttall
The Department for Education is launching the new L3, T Level (Technical Level) qualification in September 2020, equivalent to 3 A Levels. Designed in collaboration with employers and businesses, it…
Considering a Career in the Investment Industry?
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Breda Nuttall
THE INVESTMENT20/20 PROGRAMME There are many ways to start a career in the investment industry. Investment20/20 offers two routes. You can join straight from school or college on a school leaver or apprenticeship trainee programme, or you can join as a graduate. Both of these entry points are available through Investment20/20's one year trainee programme and offer a range…
A Night to Remember!
Friday 25th January 2019
Breda Nuttall
Take one large school sports hall, add 45 high profile employer and education organisations and about 450 enthusiastic students and parents, sprinkle with a little classical music to set the scene and what do you have? UCL Academy's amazingly inspiring 1st…
UCL Academy's 1st Careers Fair - Thurs 24th Jan
Wednesday 23rd January 2019
The UCL Academy in Swiss Cottage London are hosting their 1st Careers Fair tomorrow and it's going to be an exciting…
Prime Minister Announces £20 million Institute of Coding
Friday 9th February 2018
The digital skills shortage is well publicised and the initiative to create an Institute of Coding to address the UK's digital skills gap, is welcomed. The Government's £20 million investment will be matched by a further £20 million from industry. Universities Minister Sam Gyimah said: ""A world-class pipeline of digital skills are essential to the…
Making the Most of Everyone's Skills and Talents
Wednesday 6th December 2017
The Government's new Careers Strategy has just been published and it's good to see a renewed commitment to improving the quality and availability of…
Work Experience - Model Approaches
Friday 24th November 2017
Breda Nuttall
Work Experience - Model Approaches! A student once came to me concerned that she couldn't find any work experience in publishing.…
Kings College Careers Advisers Conference Nov 2017
Tuesday 21st November 2017
Kings College Careers Adviser Conference Nov 2017 Attending the annual Kings College Careers Adviser Conference is always worthwhile. There's so much of interest, from learning about Multi, Mini Interviews (MMIs) for medical degrees, to being treated to a tour of the new Business School, with its wonderful mock trading room. But of particular interest to me…
