Latest Blogs from WBS

Teaching and flexibility on the Executive MBA

21 February 2019

Conor McCarthy, Executive MBA participant, discusses the range of teaching styles on the Executive MBA as well as the flexible nature of the programme.

The importance of a flexible MBA

19 February 2019

Quentin Grulois, an Executive MBA (London) participant discusses the flexible nature of the Warwick MBA and how it fits into his life.

Careers advice: How to master the million dollar interview question

18 February 2019

“So tell me about yourself.” Few interview questions sound so simple, yet this unremarkable icebreaker is one that recruiters say candidates most frequently get wrong. Alumni Careers Manager, Sonja Stockton shares her advice on how to master the million dollar question.

Careers advice: 5 killer interview questions

13 February 2019

Whilst the majority of interview questions are designed to test your motivation and suitability for the role, other questions test your ability to think on your feet and are more likely to throw you. Interviewers are interested in how you answer these questions as much as the answer itself; Careers Coach, Donna Walker shares her advice on how to combat these killer questions.

Advice on choosing your electives

12 February 2019

James Smith, Full-time MBA participant, shares his advice on choosing the right electives for your next career move, even if you don't know what that next move is yet.

Study Tips: How to manage your University workload

11 February 2019

Going to University is not only a great way to build independence but also figure out how best you work, everyone manages their workload differently and within this blog we spoke to our undergraduate students to see how they manage their workload. 

Careers advice: How to write a winning CV and cover letter

06 February 2019

Careers Coach, Stephanie Rix shares her top 5 tried and tested tips for writing your CV and cover letter.

Careers advice: Six strategies to reinvigorate your career in 2019

28 January 2019

 The New Year is traditionally the time of year when we look at ways to reinvent ourselves - especially our careers. In our latest careers blog, WBS Alumni Careers Manager, Caroline Egan offers six strategies to help you clarify your goals and increase your motivation to make the changes you need.

PhD research project: Helping SMEs improve their business performance

24 January 2019

PhD student Amir Ziaei is working on a research project to help growing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) improve their business performance. Participant companies are being sought and will benefit from a full performance evaluation report.

Business student insight: Reflections on the first term at WBS

23 January 2019

Bloggers from our Business Masters courses share their reflections on the autumn term at Warwick Business School

Management student insight: Reflections on the first term at WBS

23 January 2019

Bloggers from our Management Masters courses share their reflections on the autumn term at Warwick Business School

Finance student insight: Reflections on the first term at WBS

23 January 2019

Bloggers from our Finance Masters courses share their reflections on the autumn term at Warwick Business School

Year-long placements: the decision between going abroad or gaining a placement in the UK

21 January 2019

Applying for internships, work experience and part-time jobs, all whilst being in full-time education can be challenging. In this blog, Ananya discusses her experience applying for a work experience and how she made the decision to work in Madrid on a year-long internship.

Six realities of doing a Full-time MBA at Warwick Business School

16 January 2019

Kristen Rossi, Full-time MBA participant, discusses the six realities of doing a Full-time MBA at Warwick Business School.

Careers advice: How to research and approach the company you want to work for

19 December 2018

The more you know about a company, the better you can position yourself for success. Careers Manager, Krish Ruparelia, reveals how to identify opportunities and approach employers with a speculative application.

Student Insight: What is it like being a WBS fresher?

17 December 2018

A question that goes through everyone's mind when thinking about going to University, 'What is it like being a first year student?' We've asked our WBS Undergraduates to reflect on their experience to give you an insight into fresher life at the University of Warwick.

Business alumni insight: receiving a WBS scholarship

14 December 2018

Did you know that we have £2million+ of scholarships available for those applying to study on our MSc courses? Two of our of our Business alumni share how receiving a WBS scholarship helped them at university and beyond.

Finance alumni insight: how a WBS scholarship helped me

10 December 2018

Three of our Finance alumni share how receiving a WBS scholarship helped them at university and beyond. 

Management alumni insight: how a WBS scholarship helped me

05 December 2018

Three of our Management alumni share how receiving a WBS scholarship helped them at university and beyond. 

Business alumni insight: how a WBS scholarship helped me

28 November 2018

Where could a WBS scholarship take you? In this blog two of our alumni share how receiving a scholarship helped them at university and beyond. 

Careers advice: Expanding your professional network through social events

22 November 2018

Alumni Careers Manager, Caroline Egan, discusses how to turn the often dreaded work festive party into a positive occasion and raise your professional profile.

 

Marketing Insight Series: Hear from the Co-founders

16 November 2018

Co-founders Laura Chamberlain and Faye Neivens share their thoughts on the "inclusive, inspirational, and transformative" world of the Marketing Insight Series.

Revamping the way student’s study - Raphael’s library booking app

12 November 2018

International Management student Raphael Nahoum discusses how one of his undergraduate modules inspired him to turn his library seat booking app into a reality. 

Alejandra's tips for Investment Banking internship success

29 October 2018

Alejandra Yanes, a fourth year BSc International Management student, discusses her journey gaining a summer internship at The Royal Bank of Canada in London

Careers advice: Five steps to successful stakeholder engagement

22 October 2018

Managing key stakeholders is crucial to the success of your project. Alumni Careers Manager, Sonja Stockton, discusses the five steps you need to take to manage your stakeholders effectively.

Problem Solvers: How Alexander Lempka and Sebastian Spiteri Help Blockchain Projects Succeed

08 October 2018

The recent emergence of blockchain technology has been a popular topic amongst students. Undergraduate student Alexander and business partner Sebastian have built a business that provides localisation services, investment solutions and roadshow events to various blockchain projects.

Careers blog: Make the most of WBS careers services

26 September 2018

The WBS careers service, provided by the WBS CareersPlus team and Corporate Relationships team, is recognised as a valuable and helpful resource for students looking for employment

Careers advice: How to get the most from your performance review

26 September 2018

Annual performance reviews help you to reflect on your past and future career. Careers Manager, Sonja Stockton, shares some advice on how to make the performance review work best for you. 

How the career services at WBS can help you secure a summer internship

24 September 2018

This summer James completed two internships, the first at Invesco Perpetual, the second at KPMG. In this blog, James discusses the process he went through to gain those internships and the advice that he would give to others looking for work experience.

Building your career network: resilience, etiquette and selling your skills

03 September 2018

Davina Noonan, Careers Coach at WBS, discusses how you can build your career network and secure your dream job. 

MSc Business with Consulting: Starting my own freelancer platform

22 August 2018

Sahan Suman, MSc Business with Consulting student and Founder and CEO of Bubble, shares his experiences of setting up a freelancer platform whilst studying for his MSc

Student insight: Making the most of your year at WBS

22 August 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Masters students discuss how you can make the most out of your year at WBS, from getting involved in societies to staying on top of your workload.

How to make the most of your time at the University of Warwick

21 August 2018

For the students getting ready to start university this time of the year can be exciting but it is also a big change and for some the first time moving away from home. We asked second year student Nadia to list her top tips when it comes to transitioning into University life.

MSc Management study trip: Argentina

17 August 2018

Siying Yu, MSc Management student, shares her experience of taking part in a study trip to Argentina as part of her course

Careers advice: Top ten interview tips

14 August 2018

What puts one good interviewee above another? Careers Coach, Donna Walker, shares her top ten tips to help you stand out in an interview and secure the job. 

Alumni Careers Management Course: Operating in a Global Environment

01 August 2018

Alumni Careers Manager Caroline Egan discusses the latest careers management module available to WBS alumni.

MSc Management study trip: Solvay Business School, Brussels

31 July 2018

Arpit Akhaury, MSc Management student, shares his experience of taking part in a study trip to Solvay Business School, Brussels, as part of his course

MSc Management study trip: University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, South Africa

31 July 2018

Derek Debrah, MSc Management student, shares his experience of taking part in a study trip to the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, South Africa, as part of his course

Starting at University - Henry's experience

30 July 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Henry Fong talks about the four things that he was most excited about when he started at Warwick Business School.

How to use consultancy and group projects to accelerate your career

25 July 2018

Consultancy and group projects can help you to address business challenges, uncover new opportunities, and refine innovation and growth strategies. Careers expert Monica Garcia-Romero discusses how real life business projects could open the door to your next career move. 

Meet the societies: Warwick Business School Society (WBSS)

24 July 2018

Warwick Business School Society (WBSS) introduce themselves and discuss how they create value for their members by offering services such as their buddy scheme.

Shachi’s story: Working as a Commercial Development Intern at Disney

23 July 2018

Shachi Banthia, a third year BSc Management with intercalated year student, is currently working as a Commercial Development Intern at Disney in London. In this blog, she speaks about her role at Disney, why she decided to take an intercalated year and how the WBS Careers team helped her. 

Student insight: Societies on campus

18 July 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Masters students discuss their experience of joining societies and how they have shaped their student life. 

Careers blog: Capitalising on your investment

18 July 2018

Peter Burnham, Careers Coach at WBS, discusses how you can capitalise on your investment. 

Distance learning MBA: How to make the most of Warwick Weeks

27 June 2018

Warwick Weeks are designed to embed your learning, enrich your studies and allow you to grow your network. Careers Manager, Sarah Jackson, shares some advice on how you can get the most from the experience.

How Alexis is using his business knowledge to shape the next generation of Art Collectors and Investors

27 June 2018

After the recent success of his first art exhibition, undergraduate student Alexis D'armau De Bernede discusses how his business skills taught on his degree inspired him to pursue his business venture helping the next generation of art collectors. 

How to build a successful career path on the Executive MBA

25 June 2018

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.

When is behavioural science good design?

22 June 2018

Behavioural Design Lead Ed Gardiner writes on the convergance of behavioural science and design and how the two work together best.

How to make the most of summer on campus

14 June 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Nadia Tancheva discusses what she loves about campus in the summer and how to make the most of the activities and events on offer.

Visiting Rutgers Business School: The importance of ethics

11 June 2018

MSc Finance student Jinghao Cheng shares her experiences of a recent trip to Rutgers Business School, New Jersey, to take part in their custom-made ‘Ethical Leadership Program’.

Visiting Rutgers Business School: Thinking from an ethical standpoint

11 June 2018

MSc Finance student Alex Dickerson shares his thoughts on how a recent trip to take part in a bespoke ‘Ethical Leadership Program’ at Rutgers Business School, New Jersey, helped him to consider the ethical dilemmas he may face in the financial industry after graduating. 

How my Undergraduate course at WBS helped shape my career

06 June 2018

Hanna studied BSc International Management with a year abroad in Beijing and Sydney. After university, she moved to Dublin, and now works as a Sales Program Manager at Dropbox. In this blog, she talks about the values that influenced her career choices.

How to make the most out of an Open Day

01 June 2018

With our Open Days coming up in June and October, we thought it would be good to share some of our top tips so that you can make the most out of attending an Open Day at the University of Warwick.

What it is like to be a finalist at the Undergraduate of the Year Awards

31 May 2018

This year two of our WBS undergraduate students were finalists in the Innovation category of the TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards. We caught up with them to hear about their experience.
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