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UCAS Clearing: Six (rather harsh) Choices to Make

Posted on August 10, 2013 by b4iapply

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The A-level results day is looming.  Most students will be very happy with the news. Those who won’t achieve the required grades, they will have to take some decisions.  As George Clooney’s character Chris Kelvin…

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Are Liberal Arts Degrees Still Valuable?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by b4iapply

Korina Karampela talks to Sheila Curran and Suzanne Greenwald – the co-authors of the ‘Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads‘ – about the value of liberal arts education and whether it has changed due the recent economic recession. How can … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Self-Doubt During a Career Change

Posted on June 4, 2013 by b4iapply

Meet Emma – She is in her mid-40s. She has been working in the corporate world for more than fifteen years. In order to spend more time with her teenage children, she decided to work as freelancer. It was definitely … Continue reading →

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How to Reinvent Yourself for a Successful Career Change

Posted on May 17, 2013 by b4iapply

Meet George – He is in his late 30s. He has been in his current position for almost four years. He was very enthusiastic about his job during the first couple of years. He doesn’t feel challenged anymore. At the … Continue reading →

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How Undergraduates Can Improve their Job Prospects

Posted on May 8, 2013 by b4iapply

Korina Karampela talks to Gary Argent – the Director of Careers at City University London – about how students can enhance their employment prospects upon graduation. At a time when graduate unemployment rate is at record high levels, many employers … Continue reading →

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