Introduction week
First sessions
Each week consisted of one employer session and one practical one. The first practical session was led by the Careers Team on professional etiquette. This gave us help with how to pitch ourselves to employers and how to conduct ourselves in the workplace. The first employers session was led by GradConsult, they gave us an exclusive lesson to help us understand how to think like a recruiter.Housing
The housing session was also hugely valuable. Whilst I am not renting or buying at the moment, it was so good to hear the Sulets experts advise on housing. Our speaker, Irving, who works as chief executive officer at Sulets, spoke so passionately about our rights as renters. He was so genuine when giving us his advice that he just wanted us to be safe and sensible.Financial advice
In this same session, financial planner Tom Mangan taught us about finances after uni. Which savings accounts to set up and how to manage pay checks. I personally believe that this should be taught in schools, but also be more readily available for students as it is so beneficial for us.Graduate schemes
Leading with love
Education
Our final employer session was with Aspire People, who are an educational recruitment firm. They gave us advice on how to write CVs and cover letters, with an insight into what it is like in the education sector.Celebration evening
Authors
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I'm Leah Corbett, a 21 year old student from Leicester. I study English Literature with Creative Writing and am going into my final year. I enjoy writing creatively and have worked on various types of student-led publications.
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Connor is a seasoned content expert at Unifresher, specialising in publishing engaging and insightful student-focused content. With over four years of experience in data analysis and content strategy, Connor has a proven track record of supporting publishing teams with high-quality resources. A graduate of the University of Sussex with a BSc in Accounting and Finance, he combines his academic background with his passion for creating content that resonates with students across the UK. Outside of work, Connor enjoys staying active at his local gym and walking his miniature dachshunds.
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