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Case Study: Teach First

Case Study: Teach First

Case Studies, Case study, Top Stories October 25, 2012

“ Unique skills preparing me for my future career”Do you want to be part of shaping the future and at the same time gain unique skills that will prepare you for your future career?

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Case Study: Allianz

Case Study: Allianz

2012/2013, Case Studies, Case study, Employer, Graduate Employers October 24, 2012

  Hundreds of opportunities across 70 countries. Allianz has a lot to offer to graduates looking for a challenging and rewarding career. Mattheus Waldthaler, Executive Assistant, and Dr. Diana Seibold, Executive Learning Manager tell us about their journeys. Q:

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Passion vs. Career: Can you be paid to do what you love?

Passion vs. Career: Can you be paid to do what you love?

General advice, Top Stories October 21, 2012

You should have a job you want to get out of bed for. You should be doing something that’s going to inspire you, reward you and challenge you for the next 50 years – or even

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What if I hate my job?

What if I hate my job?

2012/2013, Advice, General advice, Top Stories, What should I do with my life? October 21, 2012

Graduates are taught they should appreciate any job that they get, but what if the role is really unsuitable? Real World offers advice on what to do if you are stuck in a similar

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Sectorscope: STEM

Sectorscope: STEM

General Engineering & Technology, Mathematics & Other Numerical Disciplines, Sectorscope, Top Stories October 21, 2012

When it comes to a career, if you have a degree in what employers call the STEM subjects, you have a golden ticket into more fields than you might have imagined… Graduates in the field are more

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What should I do with my life?

What should I do with my life?

2011/2012, Magazines, Top Stories, What should I do with my life? October 21, 2012

Read the latest issue of Real World here

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Perfect CV is a myth

Perfect CV is a myth

News October 22, 2012

The Guardian says that graduates obsess about crafting the perfect CV, but there’s no such thing. If yours is clear and concise, stop fiddling. And forget about trying to stand out. If your application

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Universities: Birthplace of Olympic Gold

Universities: Birthplace of Olympic Gold

What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

Universities, through their athletes, volunteers, facilities and coaches have had a huge impact on the success of this year’s Olympics. A University Week impact report, published by British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS), Universities

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The Next Step: Olympic rower Zac Purchase on what’s ahead

The Next Step: Olympic rower Zac Purchase on what’s ahead

Interview, Top Stories, What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

After training for four years for the biggest event of your life – what do you do next? Don’t panic. Even Olympic athletes feel that way sometimes. Zac Purchase, a triple world champion and

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Directory: Books, blogs and other little career helpers

Directory: Books, blogs and other little career helpers

General advice, Job hunting, Top Stories October 22, 2012

We can all get a little stuck trying to discover what’s best for us, particularly when it comes to finding a rewarding job. Don’t worry though, Real World has put together a list of

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It‘s never as easy as in the movies… or is it?

It‘s never as easy as in the movies… or is it?

2012/2013, Top Stories, What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

When we are kids we watch movies and think our lives may turn out like just our heroes’ – However, how closely do movie characters fit the reality?   The Firm (1993) Mitch McDeere,

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The jobs of tomorrow

The jobs of tomorrow

Advice, What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

After years of studying and working towards qualifications, are you still unsure of exactly what you want to do? Do no jobs you have ever heard of take your fancy? Well, despite the recession, new jobs are being created all the

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Photostory: What should I do with my life?

Photostory: What should I do with my life?

2012/2013, Advice, General advice, Top Stories, What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

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You are the expert

You are the expert

Students' Voice, Top Stories, What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

We all have fears and desires for our future, we have tried to allay some of those doubts – now we want your insights, get in touch with us and share your thoughts and

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Personality test: What should I do?

Personality test: What should I do?

Advice, What should I do with my life? October 22, 2012

Everybody knows finding a job you can turn into a career is easier said than done, even if you have all the qualifications you need. So can it be that the answer is to

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