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Careers blog: Capitalising on your investment

18 July 2018

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

Careers blog: The importance of co-curricular activities

23 April 2018

Impress recruiters by taking part in co-curricular activities to improve all aspects of your CV, says Alison Collins, Careers Manager

Careers blog: Top 5 skills recruiters are looking for and how to develop them

24 July 2017

Peter Burnham, WBS Careers Coach, discusses the top five skills that recruiters look for at an MSc level and provides advice on how to develop your skillset.

Preparing you for your next career steps

20 March 2018

There are lots of things to get involved in and lots of support available at WBS to help you achieve your career goals.

How Chavi’s experience at WBS has shaped who she is today

17 October 2019

From getting involved in volunteering opportunities to making the most of the support from lecturers, in this blog BSc Management alumna, Chavi, shares her top experiences during her three years at WBS.

One year on from my MSc Marketing & Strategy course

31 October 2019

MSc Marketing & Strategy alumna, Becky Larry-Izamoje, shares her reflections on her course experience at WBS one year on.

How WBS taught me to become a proactive and curious learner

04 November 2019

BSc Management student, Pria, shares how her placement year at Lloyds Banking Group in the Fraud Analytics and Insight team has been one of the highlights of her university experience so far, giving her clarity of what she wants to do in the future.

How Jinesh secured an internship at SANNE Singapore

11 November 2019

BSc Accounting & Finance student, Jinesh, reflects on his internship at SANNE Singapore where he was working as a Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Accounting intern. In this blog, he shares his reasons for applying for an internship and how the WBS CareersPlus team supported him throughout the process.

Everything you need to know about the SSLC: Making meaningful changes to the student experience at WBS

18 November 2019

Vice-Chair of the Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC), Hassan Siddiqui, discusses what the SSLC is and the importance of the student voice at Warwick Business School.

How to start your own society – Jaakko’s Story

25 November 2019

In this blog, BSc Management student, Jaakko, discusses how his modules taught within his degree supported him in creating Warwick Graphic Design and Marketing Society (GDMS).

From WBS to New York: How my WBS Scholarship helped me achieve a role in the Finance sector

25 November 2019

MSc Management alumna, Kemi Adetu, shares her experience of receiving a WBS Scholarship and how this helped her CV stand out against other applicants when applying for jobs.

How Alessandro’s time at WBS helped him launch his own start-up in the automotive field

09 December 2019

Discover how BSc Management alumnus, Alessandro, has launched his own start-up using the knowledge and fundamental business skills he learnt at Warwick Business School.

How Alice's course allowed her to achieve her life ambition of moving to Los Angeles for a year

16 December 2019

BSc International Management student, Alice Wenner, shares her life-changing experience of completing her year abroad in Los Angeles, developing her personal brand and completing two very different internships, with a Film Investment company and a Global Hedge Fund.

What is it like to move overseas to a British university?

02 January 2020

In this blog, Jan Sterba, describes why he chose to move from the Czech Republic to the UK to study BSc International Management at Warwick Business School.

Alumni Insight: Murtaza’s journey at WBS

10 January 2020

BSc Accounting & Finance alumnus, Murtaza, shares his experience of moving to the UK to study at WBS, immersing himself in student societies and undertaking a placement year at EY resulting in a graduate job offer.

Doctoral student insight: Everything you need to know about studying for a PhD

10 January 2020

PhD student, Merle van den Akker, shares her motivation behind doing a PhD and highlights the importance of a good working relationship with your supervisor(s) to develop your research interests whilst having the determination to go above and beyond.

What Mario found to be the biggest difference between school and university

20 January 2020

Mario Gonzalez, a second year BSc International Management student, shares his experience of starting university, discovering his newfound freedom and making the most of the array opportunities available to him.

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.

From Army Officer to Site Manager, with the help of the Full-time MBA

17 January 2020

WBS Alumni Richard Inman, describes how studying the Full-time MBA helped him move on from a rewarding career in the army to a leading role at Amazon.

How will the Full-time MBA help me reach my career goals?

16 January 2020

Monica Garcia-Romero, Careers Manager, discusses how to make the make the most of the careers support available to Full-time MBA participants.

Explore the exciting towns and cities close to campus

16 January 2020

As an Undergraduate student this could be the first time that you are moving away from home and for some, moving to a new country. To ensure you make the most of your time at the University of Warwick, we have provided an overview of the key locations that our students visit whilst they are here.

How to complete your MSc application statement

15 January 2020

A personal statement can make or break your application, so you need to make a convincing case for why you deserve a place on the course. Our Assistant Business Development and Recruitment Manager, Raj Purewal, discusses her top tips on how to make your application stand out.

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.

Starting your journey to WBS

08 January 2020

Our MSc ambassadors share their journey from applying to WBS, to what happens when you actually get here.

Anika's Story: Turning my passion into a business

11 May 2018

In this Undergraduate blog, Anika Khosla discusses how she used her entrepreneurial mindset to create Nikki’s Bakery and how the modules on her course at WBS has helped her build her business.

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.

Making the most of your year at WBS

07 October 2019

Our Masters students share their top tips on making the most of your year at WBS.

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.

The Quant Conference: An MSc insight into the world of quants

16 December 2019

Students from our specialist MSc Financial Mathematics course share their experiences of attending The Quant Conference 2019, highlighting how the experience has allowed them to access knowledge, guidance, and insight from those in the quants industry.

How a business degree can open doors within any industry

05 December 2019

Working on consulting projects for NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, an internship with the Global Marketing team at IMG, and a place secured on the City Football Group graduate scheme. Find out how Jack has achieved his dream of working within the sports industry.

My MBA journey, one year on

28 November 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Freddy Bob-Jones, reflects on his journey so far after completing the first year of his MBA.

What's it like starting the Full-time MBA

18 November 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Radko Diev, shares his experience of starting the programme and what current Full-time MBA students can expect from their year ahead.

Beginning my Executive MBA journey

08 November 2019

Executive MBA (London) participant, Bec Fenlon, provides an insight into her thoughts and feelings when starting the London MBA and the process of joining the programme.

Alumni experience: WBS Scholarships

11 November 2019

Our Masters alumni share their experiences of receiving a WBS scholarship and how it positively impacted their learning journey at WBS and their future career path.

Starting the Executive MBA

28 October 2019

Executive MBA participant, Asha Combstock, describes how she felt completing her MBA induction and first module back in March.

Experiences from the Warwick Executive Diplomas

08 October 2019

Three of our Executive Diploma students share their experience of the programmes, and why they chose to study at Warwick Business School.

Studying the Executive Diploma in Strategic Leadership

25 October 2019

Executive Diploma participant Deirdre Lynch, describes her experience on the Strategic Leadership programme and how the course has impacted her career.

My key takeaways from the Distance Learning MBA

28 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Emily Stevenson, shares her recommendations for students who have just started their MBA.

The dangers of unconscious bias

23 October 2019

Full-time MBA alumnus, Roderic Van Hoof, discusses how the impact of unconscious bias can statistically limit career progression for women, even when men and women are equally represented in the work place.

Adam’s placement year at Samsung: Working at one of the world’s largest consumer electronics companies

23 October 2019

Adam Mulley, a third year BSc Management student, discusses his placement year at Samsung, from attending international business trips to meeting a whole new network of colleagues and friends.

Beginning my journey on the Full-time MBA

22 October 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Jamie Graham, shares his experience of starting the MBA programme and what the first few weeks on the course are like.

My Chevening Scholarship Journey

22 October 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Cebo Mayekiso, talks about his experience of applying for and being awarded the Chevening scholarship.

Florence’s placement year at Accenture: Joining a diverse group of innovators and enhancing her strategic skill set

21 October 2019

Florence Bourjade, BSc Management student, shares her experience of moving to London and joining Accenture where she has been able to utilise her creative streak to positively impact her future career ambitions within the consulting industry.

My hints and tips for future MBA students

18 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Carla Priddon, tells us about the importance of using the WBS network and seizing every opportunity whilst on the MBA, as well as other essential advice.

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.

My thoughts and feelings when starting the Executive MBA

16 October 2019

Executive MBA participant, Harry Martin, shares his feelings when starting the programme and how he prepared for his MBA journey.

Emilie’s Year Abroad Experience: Stepping out of my comfort zone

12 August 2019

In this blog, BSc International Business student Emilie talks about her year abroad experience in Germany, embracing a new culture spending time in Munich and Düsseldorf.

WBS MBA students at One Ocean MBA’s Conference & Regatta 2019

08 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Sumit Malhotra, shares his experience on being part of the WBS team at One Ocean MBA’s Conference & Regatta 2019.

Everything you need to know about the WBS Undergraduate Placements Fair

03 October 2019

With the launch of our new WBS Placements Fair coming up in October, we spoke to Placement Relationships Manager Chris to tell us all about the careers event and share his top tips on how to make a good first impression with employers.

My tips & advice for Distance Learning MBA students

03 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Sergio D'Alessandro, tells us about the importance of Warwick Weeks, using your time wisely and other key tips for future MBA students.

How Alex created a one-stop shop to help start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs

19 August 2019

From launching Warwick Congress to building his own business venture, BSc International Business graduate Alex Balderstone shares how he spotted a gap in the market for start-up companies, and developed his own virtual platform for budding entrepreneurs.

My top tips when starting your MBA

30 September 2019

Executive MBA participant, Saada Abou-Halloun Thurley, shares her top tips and advice for students who are about to embark on their MBA journey.

Top Tips for Students Starting University

16 September 2019

Are you joining us to start your degree in September? In preparation for your arrival, we asked BSc International Management student Anaïs to write about some of the key items to bring and things to consider before arriving on campus.

Reflections on my Masters year at WBS

23 September 2019

Rahoul Hore, MSc International Business student, shares his insight on making the most of your year at WBS.

My advice for your Full-time MBA consultancy project and dissertation

19 September 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Kristen Rossi, shares her top tips for tackling the MBA consultancy project and dissertation.

Distance Learning MBAs Reunite at Warwick Week

18 September 2019

Current Distance Learning MBAs were reunited at WBS after 21 years. Charles and Sunni were students at West Buckland School (also known as WBS!) in North Devon, and although they’ve both led very different lives, working in different sectors and countries, the Distance Learning MBA has brought them back together. We caught up with them both during Warwick Week to find out more.

My experience of the Full-time MBA Entrepreneurship specialism

12 September 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Diego Echeverria, describes his experience of the Entrepreneurship specialism, and the skills he has developed during his MBA.

Postgraduate experience: What to expect when you're expecting...to arrive in the UK!

12 September 2019

Raghavi Iyengar, MSc Marketing & Strategy student, shares her thoughts on what to expect when you arrive in the UK as an international student.

Jaakko’s experience at Ingenuity19 - developing enterprising ideas with a community of like-minded innovators

09 September 2019

Jaakko Järviniemi, a second year BSc Management student, shares his experience attending the Ingenuity19 development programme, which incorporates a business competition, skills training and a forum to discuss world-changing ideas.

Postgraduate pre-arrival: what to bring with you (and what to leave behind!)

02 September 2019

Luke Jeeves, MSc Financial Mathematics student, shares his top tips on what to bring with you for your year at WBS, and what to leave behind!

MSc Management study trip: Brussels

14 August 2019

Hisashi Tabata, MSc Management student, shares his experience of visiting the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, and finding out more about innovation in the world of business.

MSc Management study trip: Cape Town

02 August 2019

Zhihan Chen, MSc Management student, shares her experience of visiting the University of Cape Town Graduate School Of Business (UCT GSB) and finding out more about innovation and social entrepreneurship in South Africa.

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.

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.

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.

Undergraduate life at Warwick Business School

14 February 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Henry Fong discusses what he loves about university life and studying BSc Accounting & Finance at Warwick Business School.

My experience as an exchange student at Warwick Business School

26 March 2018

In this blog we talk to Mohammad-Ali Samuraee, who came to Warwick Business School from HEC Montréal in Canada on the undergraduate exchange programme.

An Insight into Warwick Business School's Foundation Year

03 April 2018

In this blog, we talk to Jessica Elvidge who has recently completed her Foundation Year and progressed onto her first year studying BSc Management.

Anna’s experience living on and off campus

19 April 2018

In your first year of University you are most likely to be living on campus, but in the second year you may need to find local accommodation. In this blog, Anna discusses her experience of living on and off campus and the benefits to both options.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

12 November 2018

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

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.

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.

How to make the most of the careers support at Warwick Business School

07 March 2019

Is my CV compatible with today’s graduate job market? How does someone know if they are employable? These were some of the questions that Keltoum asked herself when she started at WBS. In this blog, Keltoum explains how she went about getting those answers with support from the WBS CareersPlus team.

How different is University life from college or high school?

18 March 2019

Living away from home, becoming independent and meeting people from around the world. In this blog, James discusses what he found to be the biggest changes between school and university life.

Alumni insight: Meet Edouard Chopinaud

21 March 2019

BSc Management alumnus Edouard shares his journey from WBS to Google.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.