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 to study, where to study and how to get there, visit The Uni Guide
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…
'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…
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…
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 will prepare students for a successful career in their chosen sector/industry by providing the necessary technical knowledge…
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…
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 ever Career Fair. It really was a night to remember with employers from an extensive range of career sectors…
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 evening. With 50 Exhibitor organisations representing a wide range of career sectors there'll be something for everyone including:…
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 careers advice for school and colleges.With significant funds being allocated to ensuring that all schools have a dedicated Careers…
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.…
