Supporting Disabled Students: Asking for additional support in the...
We are living in challenging and uncertain times, but for some students who have a long term health condition, a physical or an invisible disability such as dyslexia, ADHD, depression and anxiety, this...
View Article5 Ways We Are Supporting Disabled Students
As we have said before, we may be working remotely but just to remind all our students, the Careers Service is definitely still here to support you. If you are a disabled student, student with Dyslexia...
View ArticleHow to approach employers at a Virtual Careers Fair if you have a disability...
This year our Careers Fair - 15/16 October , will be virtual with opportunities to book short 1:1 meetings directly with recruiters. These events will all be run through the Career Fair Plus app. We...
View ArticleDyslexia: when to disclose and using your dyslexia as a strength when...
What is Dyslexia? The NHS reports that around 10% of the British population has dyslexia to some extent, so that makes it one of the most common learning difficulties. The British Dyslexia Association...
View ArticleLGBT+ History Month: Your Career and the Workplace
This month as part of celebrating LGBT+ History Month, the University has some great events and workshops lined up. Some of these events also have a career focus so in this blog we pick out some key...
View ArticleLGBT+ and the Workplace Part 1
As part of LGBT+ History month one of our Student Career Ambassadors, Keji, attended our LGBT+ Careers Panel event. Read on to find some top advice from our key speakers on being LGBT+ in the...
View ArticleLGBT+ and the Workplace Part 2
As part of LGBT+ History month one of our Student Careers Ambassadors – Keji attended our LGBT+ Careers Panel event which was supported by SU LGBT+ Diversity and Support Group. In part 2 of this blog...
View ArticleManaging your mental health and wellbeing through the graduate recruitment...
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, we wanted to look at how you can stay positive during the recruitment process. This blog pulls together some resources and tools to help equip you to manage...
View ArticleDisability possibilities: Exploring adjustments in the workplace (Part 1)
If you want support in the workplace for any reason, but reluctant to ask, then you’ve come to the right place. In a recent My Plus webinar, I listened to successful professionals talk about how their...
View ArticleDisability possibilities: Exploring adjustments in the workplace (Part 2)
As shown in part 1, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to adjusting the workplace. Your needs might vary to someone with the same diagnosis and change according to the nature of the job. They...
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