Category Archives: internships

AIESEC, internships and volunteering this summer – hear it from a current PPLS student…

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

Hello there, I’m Amanda, a 2nd year Philosophy and Politics student guest blogging for the PPLS Careers blog this week. As PPLS students, we are repeatedly told how useful our degrees are to the real world: Philosophy students can utilise … Continue reading →

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Internships – in Edinburgh – on campus…..

Posted on February 9, 2017 by

….they’re back! The Employ.ed on Campus programme is now advertising 54 internship positions for summer 2017. Vacancies are open to 2nd, 3rd and penultimate UGs, and  live on MyCareerHub until 19th February- so get working on your applications asap. As … Continue reading →

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Funding for short-term work in Europe via Erasmus

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

Keen to work in Europe over the vacation, or after your studies, but not sure how to fund it? Read on! Funding is available via the Erasmus scheme for students doing paid or unpaid traineeships (aka work! – your work … Continue reading →

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Work experience, volunteering, internships….why are they important?

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

……..to make sure you’re in the best position to move on into the work/study area of your choice on graduation! With hundreds of opportunities already being advertised on our vacancy database, MyCareerHub alone, the start of semester, before the academic work really kicks … Continue reading →

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Paid graduate teaching internships – ‘try before you apply’ for Teacher Training!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

Have you been considering teaching as a possible profession (lots of PPLS grads do – you’ll find some on the PPLS Graduate Stories website), but: not sure what’s involved from the other side of the desk; tentative to apply for … Continue reading →

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Add value to you summer work/volunteering with the Edinburgh Award

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Over the long summer vacation, many of you will be working/volunteering to gain relevant experience, evidence your skills to future employers, and last but not least, earn some cash! (And if you’re still looking for summer opportunities, check our website … Continue reading →

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Need a guide to making the most of university and navigating your career-path….?

Posted on November 25, 2015 by

….read on! Prospects, an old hand in the graduate careers and employment market, have just launched a new Guide – the Student Career Guide – useful whatever year you’re in at university. Covering topics such as: gaining experience skills you’ll need in the … Continue reading →

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