Whilst studying at university, it is easy to get overwhelmed with your workload. Feeling stressed and worried is normal from time to time, however if these feelings are intense and causing you to feel drained then you may be experiencing academic burnout. Recognising feelings of academic burnout can help you to overcome it and prevent it from happening in the future! Here we...

The institute of Student Employers (ISE) have reported that the graduate job market is recovering, shown by the number of graduate vacancies increasing by 20% than before the pandemic. ISE’s Vacancy Survey carried out in 2022 represents graduate employers across the UK, these employers reported that their graduate roles will be increasing by 22% in 2022!There are certain sec...

With many universities continuing with a blended learning approach moving into 2022 and lots of exams taking place online, it can be difficult to stay motivated and adjust to this new approach. In a recent survey carried out by NASFAA, it was found that 76% of undergraduates and 56% of graduate and professional students were noticing that low motivation was becoming a larger...

Tech-related degrees include courses such as information technology, games technology, computer science, games development, data analytics and so much more. There are many diverse roles available to graduates with a tech degree, and skills learned during an undergraduate/postgraduate course provide you with the ability to work in a wide variety of different roles. We have ou...

Degrees within the Biological Sciences include Microbiology, Genetics, Biomedical Science and many more. There are a wide range of careers you can go into with a degree in a Biological Sciences, let's take a look at them!Research ScientistMany Biological Science graduates move into further study, taking master’s and PhD’s in order to carry out research or assist in research ...

A degree in Mathematics requires skills such as problem solving, data analysis and logical thinking, these skills are highly desired across a wide range of different careers. We have outlined some of these careers below and what you can expect from them, as a mathematics graduate.Statistician The role of a statistician directly relates to the skills and knowledge gained from...

Are you studying an engineering degree, but aren’t sure what roles you can apply for after graduating? Engineering degrees give you very specific skills that can lead you to a range of jobs within STEM. Many of these jobs are directly related to the degree you are studying for, for example, if you are studying chemical engineering, you can find lots of jobs for chemical engi...

Finding work experience at university can be difficult when you are not too sure where to look. But it is beneficial to try and get some work experience so you get more of a taste of working life after education. Work experience and placements within STEM can be competitive, however, there are a lot of different opportunities such as: Insight weeks, society events, and exter...

Many recruiters are moving forward with virtual interviews and online assessment centres, with this move, comes new challenges for both companies and candidates! Virtual interviews are new to everyone and ensuring that you, and your tech, are well prepared is crucial. We have gathered some tips for a successful virtual interview as it seems like virtual recruitment will rema...

LinkedIn is becoming increasingly important for job seekers and current students, with 91% of recruiters regularly using LinkedIn to search for possible candidates. Having an up to date, complete LinkedIn profile can help you to be seen by employers as a potential candidate and can provide you with a large network of people with similar interests. With its near 800 million u...

Jodie has worked in recruitment for almost 5 years now and specialises in placing candidates in roles based in the science industry.We caught up with Jodie to find out more about her role as a Recruitment Consultant at STEM Graduates. From what candidates can expect when applying for a role, her top tips for navigating the jobs market and what she loves most about her job.Hi...

Entering the world of work after graduating from university can be a scary prospect, but with the added prospect of starting your new job remotely due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 graduates are stepping into uncharted territory.It’s a big achievement to secure your first job, let alone during these unprecedented times! The next step is to begin preparing to face the challe...

Having worked in recruitment for almost 15 years, STEM Recruitment Consultant Mark Newland knows a thing or two about the competitive STEM job market.  We caught up with him to find out more about the world of recruitment, what he loves most about his job and any tips he has for candidates applying for roles.What kind of roles or sectors do you specialise in? The vast majori...

  In this blog, Helen Merrills, Marketing Director at TEDI-London talks about why everyone should consider working for start-up. Every day is different Like, really different. This one is a bit of a cliché as many organisations offer exciting, challenging roles and opportunities that draw on a multitude of skills; but working for a start-up takes that to a whole...

LinkedIn recently released some very interesting data that revealed the most in-demand soft and hard skills of 2020. With many of the ‘in demand’ hard skills not existing 10 years ago, job hunters need to be adaptable and creative if they are to develop their career. From swatting up on emerging tech to discovering the best ways to collaborate, if you learn some of the...

With Autumn in full force and graduate job hunting well underway, we’ve rounded up some of the very best graduate jobs closing soon. From service support engineer roles to chemical technologists, auditing engineers and financial administration, there’s plenty of brilliant opportunities out there.However, with application deadlines looming, it’s time to start submitting your ...

Are you a student or a recent graduate looking to kick start your career? One of the best places to find inspiration, discover contacts and ask important application questions is during a UK careers fair.  Whether you’re looking for a sector-specific graduate fair or a general event that caters for all disciplines, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of all the very best...

In the graduate jobs market, sales roles are often still seen as scary, undesirable or even ‘beneath’ well-qualified graduates. Many young people shy away from great opportunities to get their foot in the door at dynamic companies simply because they see the word ‘sales’ in the job title. However, this preconception that many graduates have is not completely accurate. Not...

Whatever your engineering focus, you will need to put together a CV to help you secure that perfect graduate engineering job. Typically, engineers need to show a mixture of skills, such as technical skills, soft skills and communication skills, on their CV. Communicating this in just two pages is not as easy as it sounds. For your CV to be successful, it will need to be conc...

Often when you are applying for graduate jobs, you may be asked to take part in an initial telephone interview. Generally, phone interviews are used by managers and recruiters to screen candidates early in the recruitment selection stage and to filter out those who are not right for the job. They tend to be informal interviews; however, you still need to prepare for them. Fo...