So, your goal is to land yourself a graduate-level job in a role that is ultimately right for you. Achieving this goal will allow you to start your graduate career on the right foot and set you up for further success.  If you’ve started considering your career pathway options, but are unsure of what roles […]

“What are your next steps?” If you’re near the end of your degree, you may notice a lot of people asking you this question.  But what if you don’t have a plan for your career yet?  Not knowing what to do after university can be stressful. Unsurprisingly, many students in the final year of their […]

The traditional 9-5 graduate job isn’t for everyone. You might be searching for leadership, for a challenge, or to have an impact on society as a whole. If so, the Leadership Development Programme at Unlocked Grads may be the kick-start to your career you’re looking for.  We’re not going to sugar-coat it:  working on the […]

Working at a multinational firm can seem daunting. Sure there’s a lot of information out there, but what’s it really like inside the business? What does the day-to-day work entail? Are the people supportive?? Where’s the canteen?! It’s natural to feel unsure about where to begin; from the day-to-day workings of big business, to the […]

It’s easy to stereotype the culture of a working environment in a top banking firm. You might think of flashy suits, tough atmospheres and employees having no time for anything that doesn’t involve #workworkwork. But what if we told you that all these things are a myth? We spoke exclusively with three employees from Bank […]

If you’re familiar with the city of Brighton, you’ll know that it can be a bit of a ‘hotspot’ for students. Last year, we showed you the best places to eat in Bournemouth. With its eclectic street art, the Laines, the beach, and the pier, Brighton has a variety of unique, weird and wonderful places […]

Freelancing is more popular than ever before. Whether it’s working on a freelance contract or cold pitching story ideas to publications, the BBC reported in July 2018 that the number of self-employed workers has been rising since 2001, so I spoke to three experienced freelancers to find out what to expect… You are your own […]

Like any other topic we have the chance to study, law can be a challenge – but it’s more relevant than ever before. Whether you like to read tweets by a QC or a court reporter dissecting a live trial, or just wish to play a part in the administration of our justice system, there […]

Going to university can be a quite challenging and difficult period for many students for a number of reasons. Many people find themselves juggling studying for exams, working part-time to support themselves while trying to maintain their social life and enjoy their time through university life. This can cause difficulties for your mental health at […]

Everyone’s heard that classical music helps you work better, but there’s only so much Mozart one can listen to before you start to go insane. With that said, what do you do when you’ve exhausted your go-tos? Here are some great study music genres that you might not have even thought to listen to. Film […]

Whether you’re starting your first job, working your way up the career ladder or going it alone as an entrepreneur, all of us could do with a few words of wisdom. Yet most business books are written by middle-aged male professors and CEOs, making them difficult to connect with.  There’s been great strides in workplace […]

Travelling and settling in new places introduces us to people, cultures, experiences and ideas beyond our own – putting what we already think we know in perspective and allowing us to learn and teach at once. Studying abroad lets you combine the natural learning process of living abroad with formal education. The language skills, cross-cultural […]