Careers Advice

Think of this as like Battersea Dogs Home, but instead of cats and dogs, it's the home of the best application and student career advice on placements and internships you'll ever get.


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What Are My Rights on Work Experience?

If you're doing an internship, placement or work experience, knowing your employee rights will ensure that you're not taken advantage of.

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Disclosing Your Disability to an Employer: 5 Reasons to be Open

Do you have a disability or health condition? We give you 5 reasons why it helps to be open about your disability when applying for a job.

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Using Your Disability to Stand Out: What’s Your ‘Plus’?

We spoke to MyPlus Students’ Club to find out how to market your disability as a 'plus' to future employers.

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What is a Compliance Administrator?

If you’re someone who loves processes and has a strong work ethic, a career in compliance might be for you. Here’s how you can land yourself a role.

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Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself

University is tough, there's no question about it. That's why looking after your mental health is so important. Here are some ways to do that.

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A week in the life of a GSK placement student

GSK are one of the UK's top employers - here is an insight into what it is like to work for them, written by a GSK placement student!

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The Exciting Life of a Deloitte Placement Student

Meet Henry Parker, a student from Durham university who tells us about his seven-month placement as a scholar at the prestigious Deloitte.

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A Day in the Life of a Marketing Placement Student

Meet Holly, a BSc Marketing student from the University of Southampton who tells us what her placement was like working at Fresh Relevance.