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Choosing a PhD supervisor in the sciences
Whether you end up applying to a specific research project with an allocated supervisor, or to a funded research group within which you have more freedom to develop a research project, read on to find out what makes a good supervisor and how to find one.
What can I do with my masters?
Consider your options after your masters degree, whether that’s moving into the world of work or more studying, and find information about funding for the latter.
Tips on how to market your masters when you apply for jobs
How to sell the skills and knowledge you picked up during postgraduate study to employers when you leave university.
Top video interview tips from law recruiters
The use of video interviews is gaining momentum in training contract recruitment. A graduate recruiter at Bristows tells us why the firm has introduced digital interviews into its hiring process – and her top video interview tips and techniques.
Manufacturing toolmaker: job description
A manufacturing toolmaker produces, modifies and repairs the tools used in the manufacturing process.
Crystallographer: job description
Crystallography is a branch of science that examines crystal forms of materials that form crystalline compounds. It generates knowledge that is used to make exciting advances in fields such as medicine, electronics and manufacturing, and can also be used to support patent applications.
What you can do if you don’t have a property internship
Internships aren’t the only way for you to get a graduate surveying job. There are many other ways to develop the skills and knowledge that employers want, even during a pandemic.
Nanoscientist: job description
Nanoscience is a relatively new branch of the physical sciences and is ideal for scientists who want to focus in on the small details. Nanoscientists often specialise in the industrial or engineering fields, pure research or medical nanotechnology.
Five things you need to know before your newspaper or magazine publishing interview
Whether you’re interviewing for an editorial position at a local newspaper or a glossy magazine, there are five ways you can prepare to make sure you impress your interviewers.
Property video interviews: what you need to know
Don't be caught off-guard by a video interview. Know what to expect from a graduate property video interview and find out what recruiters use video interviews to assess.
‘How do you handle stress?’: Tricky graduate interview question
Find out what recruiters really want to know when they ask questions about how you deal with stress. Learn how your answer can demonstrate your self-awareness, preparation skills, motivation and resilience.
'How do you deal with conflict?' Tricky graduate interview question
Here's how to answer questions about handling conflict and tension, and convince your interviewer you could resolve differences constructively.
