Question – How long does the hiring process really take?
Question: How long does the interviewing, task and trial process typically take before securing a full-time role? Is it worth taking up a job in retail/hospitality to support me during the process after leaving university? Chloe, France This question is a good opportunity to think about the process from the...
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Wajve aims to become the one-stop financial app for Gen Z
Berlin-based start-up, Wajve, is striving to build a one-stop app for Gen Zers to manage their finances and learn the nuances of banking through guides and live advice. Modern day banking is undeniably all about convenience, certainly when talking to young people. Over the last decade, trips to physical banking...
Student-run CSRN launches First Steps Programme
Bristol-based CSRN has announced a new pilot scheme to help sixth form students get a taste of the consultancy industry, offering project opportunities with social change organisations. Are you interested in consultancy and looking for new connections and opportunities to get a foot through the door in a tough industry? Bristol’s...
What you need to know about Earth Action Hub’s climate event
Earth Action Hub is striving to build a global online community of changemakers focused of forming climate change solutions, and it wants you at its inaugural event. Calling self-proclaimed changemakers of all ages and backgrounds, Earth Action Hub is launching its inaugural event EAH2021 later this week. We’re all determined to...
Transitioning from education into the workforce
Our career coach gives some insight into the tricky shift from university or school into the world of adult work. I’m a recent graduate and I’m one month into a 12 month internship in the health and fitness sector, but it’s really not working for me. I’m not enjoying the...
Why you need to know about ClimateScience Olympiad
ClimateScience Olympiad is in search of brand new climate change solutions and is offering $10,000 USD to the best entries. Reckon you’ve got the brain power to get involved? Fancy yourself an academic whiz kid? Do you have the answers to our pressing climate crisis questions and problems? If you’re...
Question – Should I broaden my career focus?
Our career coach gives advice to those who are questioning their career aspirations as they enter the workforce. Question: I am currently completing a master’s degree (in enterprise and entrepreneurship) at the university of Leeds, and I’m looking to get a job in September 2022. Since I was about 14 I have always aspired to work in the finance industry and have work experience in the sector as well...
Question – Should I be upfront about my location when networking?
Getting contacts for potential work can be a tricky enough business on its own, but what happens when you’ve a preferred place to work? Our career coach gives the run down. Question: I’m taking an MBA, and I want to go into consulting afterwards, which means a change of industry, function and location. My preference would be working in the Middle East. When networking and interviewing, is it better to...
Why you need to know about START Summit 2021
The European start-up conference START Summit will be taking place entirely online this year, bringing young innovators and industry leaders together for an all-inclusive event. If you’re a young entrepreneur, tech innovator, or just a business enthusiast, you may want to check out START Summit, a student-run European conference that takes place in March every year and offers unique career opportunities for young people. START Summit typically takes place in...
Exclusive – Meeting the developers of new start-up Artik
Artik offers creatives a way to provide one another with honest, concise feedback on their work. We spoke to founders Allegra and Hadi about the business and their ambitions to redefine modern art communities. If you’re a young artist trying to make a name for yourself you may want to check out Artik, a new start-up that’s developing a brand-new feedback-based experience via your smartphone. First established in 2018, Artik is...
