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Learning what you earn

composed of graduates, many people wonder whether a degree is really worth it anymore. Overall, the figures suggest that it is. A report released last year by the Department for…

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Fairness for interns

…caps on student numbers, it is likely this competition will intensify in the years to come. Despite the expansion of highly-qualified candidates, only 42 per cent of employers and young…

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Paving the way for Pathways to the Professions

…the combination of soft skills with the right academic credentials which is so important in securing a job in this highly competitive area. This employability dimension will be greatly strengthened…

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Bonding helps mobility

…development but also links to their cognitive skills. Good early bonding facilitates resilience, otherwise referred to as character or grit. The impact of a strong bond is as protective whether…

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Diverse, but not equal: Inequalities in Medicine

…following: Part 1 FRCOphth Exam: £615. A theory exam to assess understanding within ophthalmology before applying. Refraction certificate: £710, assessing some of my clinical skills.[5] Courses including basic surgical skills,…

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Working to widen access to the legal sector

…“I have gained a number of invaluable skills that are applicable to both the professional and business environment.” Some clear skills I retained were: – “A stronger level of communication…