Blogs | Warwick Business School

Joining societies as a Postgrad student: Meet new people, find your passion or indulge a hobby

19 July 2019

Student bloggers from our range of Masters courses give their top tips on finding out more about the huge variety of societies and clubs available on campus. Continue an existing hobby, try something completely new, or just meet like-minded people – there is something for everyone.

Careers advice: How taking time off can benefit your career and wellbeing

17 July 2019

Careers Manager Caroline Egan provides some top tips on how you can achieve a work-free holiday this summer

Jake’s Journey: Completing the Foundation Year and gaining a Graduate Scheme at Deloitte

10 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students graduating this summer, we caught up with Jake Howard to reflect on his time at WBS and discuss his next steps.

Experiencing WBS as an international student: Making new friends, appreciating different cultures, and learning to live independently

10 July 2019

Ben Son, MSc Business with Marketing student shares his experience of living and studying in the UK as an international student.

From WBS to M&C Saatchi: Victoria’s Journey

08 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students graduating this summer, we caught up with Victoria Azubuike to reflect on her time at WBS and discuss her next steps.

Postgraduate accommodation options: Finding a living space to suit your lifestyle and budget

03 July 2019

Our Masters students share their experience of deciding on their postgraduate accommodation and the process of applying.

Participating in the JMUCC with the help of the WBS Associate Dean Student Experience Fund

02 July 2019

Undergraduate Ulysses Kee shares his experience of participating in the prestigious John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition (JMUCC) in Montreal, Canada at the John Molson School of Business.

How to make the most of the local area while being a student at the University of Warwick

25 June 2019

Anais Quispe, a second year BSc International Management student, shares her experience of living off campus and gives her top tips on the exciting places to visit in the nearby towns and cities.

From MSc Financial Mathematics to the competitive world of quantitative finance

24 June 2019

MSc Financial Mathematics alumna Ellie Davidson shares her experience of studying at WBS, and how it helped her create a specific skill set to transition into a quantitative position in the finance industry.

Developing my skills in a high-level financial context with MSc Financial Mathematics

24 June 2019

Luke Jeeves, MSc Financial Mathematics student, shares his experience of studying at WBS, and explains how his course has provided him with the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in the investment sector.

Student Insight: Starting at University

24 June 2019

As you embark on a new adventure, set to meet people from all over the globe, starting University is a truly exciting time. We asked our current students to recall why they chose to go to university and what their experience was like.

Careers advice: Developing your 21st century career

21 June 2019

Sonja Stockton explores how careers and the job market have evolved in the 21st century, including the emergence of AI, flatter organisations and the aging workforce.

Visiting Rutgers Business School: The impact of financial ethics on the long term sustainability of companies

19 June 2019

MSc Finance student Heena Daswani shares her experience of understanding more about ethics in the financial industry and gaining exposure to one of the most important financial hubs in the world.

My Warwick Week experience

18 June 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Carla Priddon, sums up her first Warwick Week experience using that handy revision tool - a mnemonic.

Shaping my career

18 June 2019

Current Executive MBA (London) participant Tasneem Shafiq discusses the careers support available to participants and how it has benefitted her.

What to expect during your Warwick Weeks

18 June 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Shiuli Choudhary, reflects on her time spent on campus for her two residential Warwick Weeks and the benefits of face-to-face learning being embedded into the Distance Learning MBA programme.

Taking the next step

18 June 2019

Fiona Regan, a current Executive MBA participant, reflects on her journey with WBS and her plans for the future as she nears the end of her studies.

The WBS Foundation Year Course - bridging the gap between A Levels and Higher Education

17 June 2019

In this blog, we speak to Joe Randall who has completed his Foundation Year and is currently in his second year studying BSc Accounting & Finance.

The power of the network

11 June 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Israel Zaga, shares his thoughts on how to network more effectively to create valuable interactions.

Ananya’s Year Abroad Experience

10 June 2019

Thinking about completing a placement year abroad during your degree? We asked Ananya to look at the pros and cons to a year abroad based on her current experience completing a placement year in Madrid, Spain.

How to build a successful career path on the Executive MBA

07 June 2019

Sarah Jackson, Careers Manager, discusses how to best utilise the wide range of careers services available to participants on the Executive MBA in order to build a successful career path.

Visiting Rutgers Business School: Understanding more about financial ethics

04 June 2019

MSc Finance & Economics student Bodin David Eden shares his experience of travelling to the USA to visit Rutgers Business School, and understanding more about ethics in the world of finance.

James’ University Open Day Tips

03 June 2019

In this blog, undergraduate student James looks back at when he attended an Open Day at the University of Warwick and shares his top tips to make sure you can make the most out of the day.

Student insight: Taking part in group work

23 May 2019

Bloggers from our Business, Finance and Management Masters courses share their experience of taking part in group work at Warwick Business School

Business student insight: Choosing your elective modules

23 May 2019

Bloggers from our Business Masters courses share their advice on choosing your elective modules at Warwick Business School.

Management student insight: Choosing your elective modules

23 May 2019

Bloggers from our Management Masters courses share their advice on choosing your elective modules at Warwick Business School.

Finance student insight: Choosing your elective modules

23 May 2019

Bloggers from our Finance Masters courses share their advice on choosing your elective modules at Warwick Business School

Careers advice: How to negotiate a pay rise

22 May 2019

When we feel undervalued and underpaid at work our natural reaction is to look for a promotion or move to a rival firm. By the time our employer notices our real value and offers a pay rise, it may be too late. Alumni Careers Manager, Caroline Egan offers her tips on how to boost your salary before you reach the resignation stage.

From New York to the UK, Jacob’s experience as an exchange student at WBS

20 May 2019

In this blog, Jacob Ritter talks about his exchange experience at WBS, coming from New York to the UK on the undergraduate exchange programme.

How to Revise Most Effectively - Sofya's Revision Tips

16 May 2019

Exam season is a crucial time in any student’s university life and preparation is key! In this blog, BSc Accounting & Finance student Sofya Khokhlova will share her top five tips for effective revision.

How to invest in your mental health and wellbeing at WBS

15 May 2019

Joanna Murphy, Mental Health Co-ordinator at WBS, discusses how to invest in your mental health and wellbeing during your studies and where to go if you feel you need support.

Why I chose to study BSc International Management

13 May 2019

Being interested in travelling around the world and developing his art, Raf wanted to study at a University that would allow him to experience different cultures and have the opportunity to study abroad. Now in his final year, Raf looks back at his WBS experience.

Alumni Insight: Pranav’s journey at WBS

09 May 2019

BSc Accounting & Finance alumnus Pranav shares how the multicultural environment at WBS prepared him for negotiating with overseas clients in his current career.

Making a bigger impact thanks to my Executive MBA

09 May 2019

Pichaya describes how her experience on the Executive MBA has complemented and supported her work with one of the big four professional services firms, and fed into her passion for starting her own micro-business.

Specialising my MBA in Strategic Leadership

07 May 2019

Executive MBA participant, Shaun Elliot, explains the reasons why he decided to specialise his MBA in Strategic Leadership and how it is already benefiting his career.

Study that fits around my life

03 May 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Sergio D'Alessandro, explains how he has managed to fit the Distance Learning MBA into his busy schedule.

A global MBA on my terms

25 April 2019

Graham Alltoft, a current Distance Learning MBA (London) participant, explains how the flexibility of the Distance Learning MBA has helped him achieve a strong work-life balance.

Reflecting on my experiences so far

25 April 2019

Baljit Chander reflects on his first year as a Distance Learning MBA (London) participant and discusses what has worked for him and what is still to come.

What to consider when picking your student accommodation at Warwick

23 April 2019

For most people, choosing your university accommodation will be the first time you have had to decide where you will be living. In this blog, we asked James to write about his accommodation selection process and his top tips for prospective students.

Careers advice: Succeeding in the international job market

23 April 2019

Global working is now commonplace, and thanks to technology, people are working in increasingly connected, interdependent and integrated teams and work streams around the world, irrespective of their organisational structure. Alumni Careers Manager, Caroline Egan offers a strategy for securing a job overseas.

Why I love the University of Warwick

15 April 2019

In this blog, Eleanor Burgess discusses all the things that she loves about being a WBS Undergraduate Student.

From MSc Marketing & Strategy to Head of Planning at Emerging Communications: Rocky's journey as an MSc alumna

11 April 2019

WBS MSc Marketing & Strategy alumna Rocky Chi shares her experiences of studying at Warwick Business School, and how she’s gone on to put them into practice in her current role of Head of Planning with full-service marketing agency, Emerging Communications

Career Services for WBS Undergraduate Students

04 April 2019

The WBS CareersPlus team provides specialised careers services solely for Warwick Business School students. In this blog, we find out about the services our undergraduate students get access to when they join WBS.

Careers advice: How to ace your assessment centre day

02 April 2019

Your assessment centre day will consist of a variety of exercises set to test your skills and suitability. Give yourself the best chance of success with Careers Manager Krish Ruparelia’s top 10 tips on how to ace your assessment on the day.

Why moving to Warwick from Moscow is one of the best decisions I have ever made

02 April 2019

In this blog, BSc Accounting and Finance student Sofya Khokhlova discusses what she loves about WBS and the University of Warwick, from the academic support on offer, to the location and social life.

Life on campus: societies, sports clubs and staying active

01 April 2019

In this student blog, Keltoum talks about the benefits of joining a society on campus and how to stay active during your studies.

Celebrating the women on our MBA: Meet Jaclyn Anderson

28 March 2019

Highly motivated and ambitious are distinguishing characteristics of our MBA candidates. Throughout March we're finding out more about the women on our MBA to discover what makes them tick. Our final blog of the series celebrates the achievements of Distance Learning MBA candidate Jaclyn Anderson.

How cultural differences enhance the Full-time MBA experience

27 March 2019

Three of our Full-time MBA participants share their thoughts and reflections about how the cultural differences of the cohort are enhancing their MBA experience and helping them to grow and learn.

What's it like working with a multi-national cohort on the Full-time MBA?

27 March 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Sandra Sidlauskaite, reflects on what it is really like to work with people from all over the world on the Ful-time MBA.

Five benefits of studying a Full-time MBA with people from around the world

27 March 2019

Full-time MBA participant MBA participant, Radko Diev, shares his thoughts on the benefits of working with a diverse cohort on the Full-time MBA.

Celebrating the women on our MBA: Meet Brittany Walker

26 March 2019

Highly motivated and ambitious are distinguishing characteristics of our MBA candidates. Throughout March we're finding out more about the women on our MBA to discover what makes them tick. Our third blog of the series celebrates the achievements of Full-time MBA candidate Brittany Walker.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support at Warwick

25 March 2019

In this blog, BSc Accounting and Finance student Sofya Khokhlova discusses the mental health and wellbeing support that is available for all students.

Careers advice: How to explain a gap in your CV

25 March 2019

Sometimes in your career you will find that the job flow doesn’t go to plan or you may decide to take a break from work. Regardless of the reason, knowing how to address these empty spaces on your CV can be a challenge – and failing to do so could even mean missing out on the perfect role for you. Sonja Stockton, Alumni Careers Manager at WBS, supplies her top tips on how to mind the gap.