CV Boosters (part 2): How to make your CV stand out from the pile
In the second part of our CV Boosters series, we ask our resident INTO HR expert, Carol Dartnell, for her tips on how to make your CV stand out from...
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CV Boosters (part 1): Why part-time work is great for your CV
When you’re a student, it’s all too easy to see part-time work as a necessary inconvenience – a way to earn extra cash to supplement your social life. But it’s...
5 questions to help you choose your dream career
Feeling under pressure to make the right career and education choices? We list the 5 questions you should ask yourself before choosing your dream career path… It’s amazing to think that...
5 steps to enhancing your employability
Got a dream career in mind? You can start taking steps to boost your employability before you even graduate. International study is just one way to impress potential employers, so...
How to open a UK bank account
You’ve unpacked, you’ve hung out with your new classmates, you’ve had a jam-packed induction week…what now? Well, you should probably open a UK bank account (best to get the practical...
How to get the most out of studying abroad
A year as an international student is a long time, right? Well, trust us – it’ll all speed by in the blink of an eye! So how can you get the...
Why volunteering is great for your CV
Studying abroad can do wonders for your CV but it’s not the only way to get yourself noticed. In our last post, we talked about how joining campus societies can boost...
Clubs and societies: building CV skills
Want to know how to boost your CV skills? Duc, a Vietnamese student from INTO Queen’s University Belfast, explains how joining clubs and societies while studying abroad can help you...
5 secrets to being a super socializer
Studying abroad soon? Feeling nervous about meeting new people? Moving to a new country and having to make conversation with a bunch of strangers can be a daunting prospect –...
How to prepare for British weather
If you’re about to come to the UK for the first time and begin studying you’ve probably heard myths and legends about the great British weather. While some of the...
