Facelook
Date created 20th July 2010 | 0 CommentsAlmost every young, aspirational professional has some sort of social networking account and it’s most likely to be a Facebook account. In March 2010, Facebook announced its user base had reached 350 million worldwide and an average of 35 million users updated their status each day. So I thought I’d login to my Facebook account and see what’s currently being updated. “... I wish I wasn’t at work”, “...is eating Ice Cream”, “...had a wonderful time shopping with Ally” – none of these comments seem to conjure up images of aspiration!I...
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The World is your Oyster!
Date created 7th July 2010 | 0 CommentsExperiences are king in the world of graduate recruitment; they are viewed as the best mediums for learning, and can open doors in unimaginable ways. We spoke with Celia Pronto, Marketing Director with STA Travel, to find out how STA are encouraging students, graduates and young people throughout the country to explore, engage and educate their minds abroad.STA has made a name and reputation for itself within the student market; what aspects of the way STA work has helped to bring this about?STA Travel has an established network of branches in some unive...
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Corporate Climber + Social Reformer = Ideal Candidate
Date created 9th June 2010 | 1 CommentsDharmesh Mistry has lived it all; he's been national president for one of the largest student communities in the UK (NHSF), he's worked for some of the largest and most profitable companies in the world, living the high life; he’s also managed charities and social projects, and he’s spent months, if not years, at a time in some of the most deprived slums in India. In a world where graduates seem to think that caring for the world and pursing a professional career do not mix, he explains the opportunities for amalgamating the two to make a positive ch...
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Ph.D: Pretty hard Decision
Date created 25th May 2010 | 0 CommentsThe importance of further education is obvious to most, and we embrace the opportunities provided for us to continue studying to help our chances of career progression. But most of us would scorn the idea of studying beyond your degree, masters or MBA when it comes to a PhD. Sagar Solanki, a Philosophy student from Liverpool, gives us his insight into the struggles and passions that drive him to want to study beyond the norm.Doing a PhD is no mean feat; should you wish to pursue a career in academia, then it's becomes the most important part of your care...
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