Graduate and Careers Advice - May 2026
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Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2026 by Lucy Thomas — No comments
There’s a point, usually not long after you start applying for jobs, where something becomes clear. Almost every role seems to ask for experience. It doesn’t always say “years of experience” outright, but it’s there in the wording. Previous roles. Industry knowledge. A background in something similar. Even jobs described as “entry-level” can feel slightly out of reach. After a while, it starts to ...
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Posted on Friday, May 8, 2026 by Lucy Thomas — No comments
Finishing university is supposed to feel like a clear turning point. For years, everything has been structured. Terms, deadlines, exams — there’s always been something to work towards, something that defines where you are and what comes next. Then suddenly, that structure disappears. At first, it feels like a break. A chance to step back after everything you’ve just finished. You tell yourself ...
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Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
Finishing university doesn’t always come with a clear next step. For some, there’s a plan in place before graduation. A job offer, a graduate scheme, something that gives a sense of direction. But for many, that isn’t the case. Instead, there’s a period of looking. Scrolling through job listings, trying to work out what fits. Reading descriptions that seem slightly out of reach. Seeing the phrase ...
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Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2026 by Lucy Thomas — No comments
At some point during university, money becomes more than just something you think about occasionally. It starts to shape decisions. Rent, travel, food, nights out, course materials — it all adds up quickly. What once felt manageable begins to require more planning, and for many students, that’s when the idea of getting a part-time job becomes less optional and more necessary. But knowing you need ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 by Lucy Thomas — No comments
Sitting down to write a CV is difficult enough. Doing it when you feel like you have no experience can make it feel almost impossible. You open a document, type your name at the top, and then stop. Not because you don’t want to continue, but because you’re not sure what’s supposed to come next. Most of the advice you’ll find online assumes you already have something to work with. Previous roles. ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
When you sit down to write your CV for the first time, it can feel more difficult than expected. Not because there’s nothing to include, but because it’s hard to know what actually matters. You’ve spent years in education, picked up different experiences along the way, and yet when it comes to putting it all onto one or two pages, it suddenly feels unclear how to present it. You might open a ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 by Sam Elliott — No comments
Finishing university is often framed as a clear transition. You complete your degree, you step into the job market, and gradually, things begin to take shape. But for many graduates, that’s not how it feels. Instead, the transition is slower, less certain, and often more frustrating than expected. Applications go out without responses. Interviews don’t lead anywhere. Weeks pass, then months, and ...
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Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 by Sam Elliott — No comments
When you finish university, there’s a quiet assumption that things will start to fall into place. You’ve done the degree, put in the work, and now the next step should follow. For a lot of students, that next step is expected to be a graduate scheme. It’s something you hear about early on. Careers fairs, lecturers, online advice — it all points in a similar direction. Graduate schemes are ...
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Posted on Monday, May 4, 2026 by Sam Elliott — No comments
By the time you reach your final year at university, the question tends to come up more often. Not always directly, but it’s there — in conversations, in careers advice, in the way people talk about what comes next. Are you applying for graduate schemes? Or are you just going to get a job? It sounds like a simple choice. Two options, both leading to the same end point. But the way they’re ...