The first of three blog posts on self-reliance. The Careers Blog This is the first of three blogs on self-reliance which relate directly to a series of workshops I delivered at the University of Warwick earlier this year. There are many reasons that I was drawn to research self-reliance. I wanted to develop my personal … More Develop your self-reliance and become your best resource
I have blogged on this subject before, but it’s worth reiterating some of this advice as we come into interview and assessment centre season. Despite all the advancements in the legal and technological worlds, some basic tenets of how to prepare for a two-way assessment process remain largely unchanged. So I make no apologies for … More Advice on preparing for Interviews
I recently provided some comments for an article on the skills needed for a legal career and it occurred to me that I need to share this information on the Law Careers Blog. If you are interested in the full article you can access it via the link at the end of this blog post. … More What skills do I need to secure a legal career?
You know how when a song gets played over and over again it really puts you off that song and you start to hate it? I think the term ‘commercial awareness’ is like that song. The phrase has been used for so long and so often that for many students, it has become really off-putting … More Commercial Awareness a.k.a. How to show firms that you have business sense
Studying abroad may sound like a year of fun and travel, but few people realise how beneficial it can be to students looking to advance their careers. At a time where it seems everyone has a solid 2:1 degree from a prestigious university, a year abroad can make you stand out from the rest. Here … More Sun… Sea… and Successful Careers: How a study year abroad has benefitted my career prospects
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