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50 students from across the university will present their summer research projects at an event
Read More »Undergraduates show off research projects with UROP
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A third of businesses admit to exploiting interns
Menial jobs and little pay reinforce notion that an internship is solely for experience
Read More »Over half of students hold down a job while studying
"More and more students are taking money matters into their own hands"
Read More »Young people require better career advice
Survey by AAT finds that 84% of young people believe more career guidance is needed
Read More »My French Farming Experience
Philippa Duployen reflects on her time spent on a farm in Pleyben, a small French town in Brittany
Read More »FAQs from the careers reception desk
The Careers Centre answer some common questions at this busy time of year.
Read More »Reading prepares for the Careers and Placement Fair 2013
5 year high for graduate vacancies!
As employers prepare for the University of Reading’s Careers and Placement Fair 2013, the news that graduate vacancies at the major UK employers are at their highest since 2008 (High Fliers Research) sets a positive tone for this already popular event.
The Careers and Placement Fair 2013 is the must attend careers event for all years and all disciplines.
Taking place on 30th October, 11 am – 3 pm in the Palmer Building, the fair attracts a wide range of employers, all actively seeking to recruit Reading graduates to their placement and graduate schemes.
» >The Job-Shop
Lily asked Jon from the Job shop how he thought their first year had gone and whether they are making a big difference to students from Reading getting a job, either part time or full time!
Could you briefly outline what the JobShop does?
» > Read More »The Job Shop, run by the University’s Careers, Placement and Employment Centre, located in the Students’ Union, provides students with a wide range of part time and vacation jobs along with internship opportunities.