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Employability blog

A day in the life of an Occupational Therapy student on placement.

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) student, Inge, shares her typical day as a work placement student at a Northamptonshire hospital. Work…

11 March 2024

Juggling Academics and Employment: Top Tips for Finding Part-Time Work While Studying in the UK

Discover a harmonious blend of academic and part-time work in the UK with these practical tips. Whether through on-campus roles…

28 February 2024

Unlocking Opportunities: The Benefits of Volunteering

Discover a harmonious blend of academics and part-time work in the UK with these practical tips. Whether through on-campus roles…

12 February 2024

Navigating the Path to Success: A Guide to Securing Placements and Internships

Unlock success by prioritising placements and internships in the UK job market. Gain hands-on experience, valuable skills, and a competitive…

30 January 2024

Stand out from the crowd with these employability tips

Stand out the crowd and impress employers with these tips and tricks to whether you’re applying for an internship, work…

15 November 2023

Unitemps – boost your income and enhance your employability skills.

Undertaking temporary work that you can fit in around your studies is a great way of gaining additional income whilst…

6 November 2023

6 employability tips for landing your dream job

Don’t let yourself be haunted by the uncertainty of an undefined career path. Developing a career plan can help you…

4 October 2023

What I learned from my university experience

As a recent graduate and now alumni at the University of Northampton, I wanted to share my experiences and advice…

26 June 2023

International Student POV: Physiotherapy Work Placement

Gina shares her Care Home placement experience as an International Student, studying Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc.

25 April 2023