We often hear great things from our graduates and we’re interested in reaching out and asking them about their experiences since graduation and tips they may have to share with current students and other graduates. We caught up with Becky Guppy, a Commercial Music BA graduate and Career Management MA postgraduate, to find out about her graduate/ postgraduate journey and see what tip she has for you all!
Category: Alumni
News and events relating to the University, for CCCU Alumni
Job Hunting in the Digital Age: Part 3 – There’s an App for That
There’s an app for that…
I don’t think I need to tell you, apps are big news these days! From maps to photo editing to online banking, apps have certainly changed the way we live, send and receive information.
- August, 11
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- Alumni, Current Students, Employers, Graduates, Jobs, News, Prospective Students, University Staff
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Four Reasons Why You Should Look for Internships After Graduating
Guest blog by Select Jobs
- August, 8
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- Alumni, Current Students, For You, Graduates, News, Prospective Students
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Top 10 Resources on The CORE – Interview Simulator
Welcome to the interview simulator/interview training. This is the perfect resource for anyone with an upcoming interview, or just someone who wants to keep on top of their interview technique.
- August, 3
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- Alumni, Current Students, For You, Graduates, News, Prospective Students
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Optimising your CV for Greater Visibility Online
Guest blog by Select Jobs
- July, 28
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- Alumni, Current Students, Graduates, Jobs, News, Prospective Students
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The Four Habits of Successful Graduate Jobseekers
Guest blog by Select Jobs
According to Select Jobs, a UK Job site, with the number of graduates achieving a first increasing from 17% to 24% over the last five years, competition for graduate jobs is now stronger than ever. Here’s an exclusive insight into the four habits of successful graduate jobseekers.
We Are Still Here For You – CCCU News from The CORE
Hi all,
We know it’s been a while since we brought you our monthly newsletter and we hope you’ve missed us! It is the summer, and many of you have moved back home so we thought we’d remind STUDENTS AND GRADUATES that you can still talk to a member of the Careers team. Head to The CORE to book an appointment in person or via. telephone!
- July, 7
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- Alumni, Current Students, Graduates, News
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Top 10 Resources on The CORE – The Job Search Engine… and all of its extra features
Our next Top 10 Feature on The CORE is the super-functional job search engine. Use this tool to search for jobs sourced by the Career Development team and opportunities from across the country powered by Indeed.
- July, 6
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- Alumni, Careers Service Colleagues, Current Students, Employers, Events, For You, Graduates, Jobs, News, University Staff, Volunteer Organisations
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Unitemps Job of the Week – Student Arrival Guide
This week, Unitemps are looking to fill the following role:
Top 10 Resources on The CORE – Cover Letter Builder
So you’ve created your CV. Unless you have to fill in an application form, it’s likely that you’ll also need a Cover Letter.
Welcome to another useful function on The CORE, The Cover Letter Builder! Very similar to the CV builder, this tool takes you through the process of writing your cover letter, step-by-step.
Access it under the same tile as the CV Builder, “CVs and Applications”. Clicking ‘Create Your Cover Letter’ takes you straight through to the builder.
- June, 29
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- Alumni, Current Students, Graduates, News
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