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What can Handshake offer you?

What can Handshake offer you?

Hellooo!!! I am Lucky, a final-year Biomedical Sciences student and a Digital Coach! I love being a Digital Coach as it allows me to be a part of your career journey, how? I help you to boost your confidence with key digital skills like coding, and the best part is that I get to meet you!!

Posted on: 27 October 2021

Handshake: How to discover career events

Handshake: How to discover career events

I’m Annabelle and I’m a final year Geography student, I also work part-time as a Careers Coach in the Careers Studio. I enjoy being a Career Coach because I get to interact with a variety of different people and helping students explore their careers options.

Posted on: 27 October 2021

The power of networking on finding a graduate role

The power of networking on finding a graduate role

After completing her internship, Helena fell in love with a role that proves difficult to break into. In this short interview, she discusses how she was offered her dream job over lunch with an employer, the skills needed to be a company secretary and dispels myths about what her role entails day-to-day.

Posted on: 30 October 2019