Events, Interviews, & Careers

Dec 164 min read

Why Falling Behind Can Get You Ahead: Overcoming Job Rejections

Are you dreaming of landing a top-tier job at a prestigious company, only to face rejection? It’s a situation every student goes through...

Dec 162 min read

Beyond the Booth: Transforming Career Fairs into Career Wins

Career fairs offer direct interaction with recruiters and industry professionals, which can be a game-changer in today’s competitive job...

Dec 162 min read

How to Balance Study With Your Career Development

As a new university student, one of the biggest challenges I face is balancing my studies with my career development. By career...

Nov 253 min read

Preparing for the Future Workforce: How University Students Can Stand Out

As the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continues to reshape industries, the job market is evolving at an...

Nov 253 min read

The Art of Storytelling in Job Interviews: How to Sell Your Personal Brand

In today's competitive job market, a strong resume and impressive qualifications are no longer sufficient to secure your dream job. To...

Nov 252 min read

A Beginner’s Guide to Situational Judgement Tests

Application season is upon us once again. Many of us are now in the process of applying for spring insight weeks and, in some cases,...

Mar 44 min read

What division of an investment bank is right for me?

The term “investment banking” can be an ambiguous and misunderstood phrase, as most students do not fully understand what is entailed...

Feb 193 min read

A brief guide to Summer Internship applications

Summer Internships are a common pathway to secure a Graduate Job once completion of a Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree. They are...

Feb 52 min read

Women Who Lead: An Exclusive Interview with Anna Barrell, Audit Partner at KPMG UK.

In the traditionally male-dominated arena of finance, the emergence of female leaders has become a transformative force, challenging...

Nov 27, 20232 min read

Invest in your future: Why you don’t want to miss the LSE Alternative Investments Conference.

The London School of Economics Alternative Investments Conference (AIC), established in 2005, stands as a testament to the power of rich...

Nov 27, 20224 min read

The Perfect Skillset for Job Hunting, according to Forbes

With skill shortage looming on the horizon, this might just be the perfect timing for final-year students to secure a job in their...

Nov 13, 20223 min read

My Advice for Job Hunting

Job hunting is stressful, and we application season always starts in September. A lot of you may start to think about which industry to...

Sep 21, 20221 min read

Wall Street Oasis Resources

Our partner, Wall Street Oasis, has an extensive list of free resources that can help you find your career path and build the skills...

Feb 20, 20223 min read

A Guide to Corporate Life

Looking for a graduate job this year? Thinking about applying to summer internships? Perhaps considering taking on a placement year? Here...

Feb 6, 20223 min read

Why You Need a Mentor

A key piece of advice heard from professionals across every area - Find a mentor. Despite this, an American study found only 37% of...

Nov 14, 20214 min read

How to Secure an Internship in Investment Banking

Currently President of Leeds Trading and Investment Society, Dan was a former TMT Analyst at Leeds Finsights. During his first year, he...

Oct 31, 20213 min read

The Key to your Dream Grad Job? Spring Weeks, Internships, Placements…

The graduate job market can be a tough place to navigate, but luckily, there are some things that can be done to improve students’...

May 2, 20213 min read

How to be proactive during the summer and boost employability?

Students often believe that internships and University experiences are the only ways to become more employable. However, the summer break...

Apr 18, 20214 min read

Understanding LUU’s Finances

This article was written for the LUU (Leeds University Union) by our Managing Director, Alfie Milnes-Dobbs Leeds University Union (LUU)...

Apr 18, 20213 min read

Alternative careers in finance: Fintech

There is a varied range of career paths in finance - including accountancy, investment management, banking, insurance and more. One area...