Author Archives: b4iapply

Link education with career. Make yourself employable.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by b4iapply

Before you apply for a university degree, choose carefully what to study and link your education with specific career options. The WRONG reasons to study a subject at University are: It’s one of my A-levels and I do ok It’s a very … Continue reading →

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How to get a job: Practical tips to increase your chances

Posted on November 20, 2011 by b4iapply

We constantly hear about stories of young people who cannot get a job. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) confirmed this. Youth unemployment (aged 16-24) increased to a record of 1.02m. Even those who found a job, they ended up with positions far away from their … Continue reading →

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4+1 ways to find your strengths

Posted on November 13, 2011 by b4iapply

Imagine you have a job where your strengths are used. Would you be good at it? YES Would you be successful? YES Would you enjoy it? YES Then, why the majority of us don’t take these into consideration when we choose what … Continue reading →

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What to study? First things first

Posted on November 6, 2011 by b4iapply

What to study? It is a very simple question. The decision making process  though can be quite complex if you think that there are more than 1,000 separate subjects and over 18,000 Joint and combined Honours courses in the UK. I’d … Continue reading →

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What to study? 4 ways to find out what you love doing

Posted on October 30, 2011 by b4iapply

There are many factors to take into consideration in order to decide what to study at university; interests, skills, entry requirements, salary expectations after graduation, etc. The most important of all though is that you study a subject that will … Continue reading →

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