Graduate Case Studies

I would suggest and encourage you to try opportunities not just in UK or overseas but in your home country as well. UK qualifications have a strong reputation worldwide, so you could apply for a job at your interest and gain an appropriate level of experience so that in future you can apply for a more stable role at a reputed company overseas for an attractive compensation.

By remaining proactive in your career development, I believe you can enhance your chances of securing a managerial legal position at any prestigious organization in local and international markets.​

Begin exploring career options and building your professional network as soon as possible. Attend career fairs and networking events and take advantage of any opportunities to gain work experience through internships or part-time jobs. 

Focus on securing placements and internships aligned with your career goals. Prompt initiation of internship applications can lead to subsequent opportunities, culminating in a full-time position. 

If you think you are not suitable for an entry-level job right away, do internships and work experience and add weight to your resume. There is no shame in that. It is being smart and practical. 

Networking is key! LinkedIn is a very good tool for building a good network in our sector. Research as much as you can, and then reach out to anyone who may be able to help you.

Communication skills are essential – just as important as technical skills. And this is especially the case for international students who need to develop their English language. 

Get familiar with the approaches that UK companies use in their graduate recruitment. For example, it can really help to practice using the STAR model of ‘situation, target, action, result’ for answering the types of questions used in behavioural interviews.

It’s really important to develop good resilience throughout your studies in the UK. 

Prepare well for interviews in terms of doing your research, but, at the same time, remember to be authentic.

"Journalism is more than just putting words together, it’s making those words hold up to a standard."

Use the time during your studies to develop all things the employer will be looking for. We all have weaknesses or areas of development; be honest with yourself to identify your weaknesses and work on them.