So, you’re now in work and thinking about the wider world. The plus point is it has never been easier to communicate with people around the world. Currently, the movement around Europe for work is quite easy. The uncertainly with Brexit will make things harder in the future, but no one is sure to what extent this will be. Things to consider I was in a privileged position. I had already worked in Sweden before applying for a full-time role here, so I knew some of the people that I ...
Looking at working opportunites abroad
How I got my career in photography and content creating
Having graduated from NTU almost three years ago with a degree in BA (Hons) Photography and still shuddering at the thought of ever having to write a dissertation, I can now look back on how far I have come and my path I went on to find myself working in a position I could only have dreamt of. Only a year ago when friends and family would ask what I really wanted to do, I would answer modestly “Definitely something creative, but if I could be really picky – I’d love to get into food photography” ...
What to expect from your first graduate job
You will have heard this a lot, but congratulations on getting the job! Now, it’s time for the big bad world of work. You’re armed with nothing more than a date and location. What exactly will you be working on? How will you work? Who are you working with? All valid questions, some will be answered, some will lead to more questions. This is completely natural; the world of work is complicated. I will look at some of the more common scenarios I faced and with some hindsight, give some ...
Top ten things to do for Teetotals whilst at university
When coming to university, you may notice that much of the fan-fair available during freshers week and the rest of you university life surrounds clubbing and alcohol. This can be particularly daunting for those coming to university who do not drink, or do not feel comfortable with the club scene. This is something that many students struggle with (more than you may think), including myself as I felt out of place during my first year of university, feeling as if I didn’t fit in with my peers. ...
Getting a Graduate Role
In September 2016, I was accepted onto the ‘IT and Business Change’ graduate scheme at E.ON UK, I am now working out in E.ON Sweden. So, how did I get here? Through this mini-series of blogs, I will try and share my journey! Highlight any tips and tricks and hopefully offer some support and guidance… let’s see! The job market is a tough one. My background is in Renewable Technology. Due to this, I originally looked for purely environmental situated roles, before looking at ...
How to Travel on a student budget
Now, we talked about why you should start travelling whilst your still a student in a recent article, but we're about to talk about how you can do this on the cheap. Tranpsort for cheap Flight comparison sites, such as Skyscanner, are a great way of finding, and comparing the cheapest flights. If you're a little flexible with the 'where' and 'when', why not choose the 'explore' option, which will not only give you inspiration on where you could go but will show you the cheapest flights ...