Graduation
Graduation day for children
There is a growing trend in the UK for childrens graduation ceremonies.Childrens graduation ceremonies originated in the US and have been around for a long time.
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Five Tips to Tackle Student Debt in College
Recently the the national American Consumer Credit Counselling issued guidelines for students to make smart financial decisions in their time in College.
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Children’s Graduations Trending in the UK
Graduation ceremonies in the UK for pre school children have increased dramatically in recent years. This tradition which originated from the USA has seen pre school establishments hosting their own graduation ceremonies.
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Graduation Day in Bedford
Graduates of the University of Bedfordshire recently enjoyed a proud graduation day in Bedford.
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Goldie the Guide Dog, Geared Up in Graduation Gown
A specially adapted graduation gown and cap was recently made for Goldie the guide dog. Goldie will be aptly dressed when escorting owner Lauren Pitt on stage when she collects her certificate.
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After Graduation - What Next?
The Graduation day has ended, so what are the options for the new graduate?
Learn moreThe most popular questions about graduation ceremony
For most people attending a university, they may well only attend one graduation ceremony in their lifetime – but for an event that is pretty much once-in-a-lifetime, there’s an awful lot of preparation and ceremony to factor in. So, what can you do to make sure you’re in line with graduation etiquette and ticking all the boxes on this important day? Well, we’ve assembled a Graduation Ceremony FAQ that should help you hit your stride in in time to collect your sheepskin. How long do Graduation Ceremonies last? This obviously varies from institution to institution, but the average time for a ceremony clocks in at about an hour. The main use of time will be for graduates to go on stage and collect their certification, so larger classes or combined faculty ceremonies will make for a longer event. How early should I arrive at my Graduation Ceremony? Many universities suggest arriving at the venue of the ceremony two hours ahead of the official starting time. This might seem excessive, but there’s plenty of queuing to be done, picking up guest tickets and completing the registration process, in addition to the more fun things like chatting to your classmates and getting photos taken. With that in mind, it’s well worth getting to your ceremony as early as possible to ease your nerves! Can I sit with my family/guests at my Graduation Ceremony? Again, this varies my university but the usual rule of the thumb is you won’t be allowed to sit with your guests during the ceremony? Why is this the case? Well, the ceremony needs to fit into a schedule, and proceedings can be kept to a consistent pace if all the graduates don’t have to clamber over guests from all corners of the venue. Will I collect my award certificate at my ceremony? Usually the presentation on stage is of a ceremonial certificate, meaning that you’ll get your actual certification in the post at a later date.
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Mistakes Graduates make when looking for jobs
Thanks to Graduate Jobs Common mistakes graduates make when looking for a job. 1. Applying for all jobs with the same CV and covering letter Apply for jobs that match your skill set and qualifications. Specifically tailor your CV and skills to match those listed in the job specifications. Like wise your covering letter may read as generic, try to mention the company name and why you were excited to see the job advert. What is about the company that makes you want to work for them. 2. Don’t have enough experience for the job, but can’t get the experience without the job Catch 22 for graduates, particularly difficult for graduates that started their degree courses straight after their A – Levels without a previous employer. If the job you are applying for is directly related to your field of study and the job specification as for only candidates with 2 years of previous work experience, still apply for the job. The 3-4 years of study still count as experience in your field of expertise. 3. Only applying for the ‘perfect’ jobs Applying for jobs is a game of numbers, if you apply for only jobs that meet all your requirements you might be unemployed for a long time. You will have to broaden your criteria. 4. Apply for the job you want You miss every shot you don’t take. If you devalue your skills and only apply for entry level positions and internships that’s where you will stay. 5. Extra curricular work and experience is transferable Did you lead a team of volunteers on a project? This shows you have organisational and people skills. Did you contribute to a student newspaper? This shows you have time management skills and are able to meet deadlines. 6. Only applying for jobs online Career fairs are excellent for meeting employers face to face. Be confident, introduce yourself, have a firm handshake and make eye contact with them during your conversation. This will leave a good impression with them, if they remember you as a bright, enthusiastic individual they’re more likely to hire you than somebody from a pile of CVs. 7. Use your network to find a job Use your loose connections to find work. Friends or acquaintances might have a job for you or know somebody with available work. Get that friend to make an introduction and recommendation. 8. Self-regulate your online presence People let loose at university, they get drunk, embarrass themselves and somebody takes a photo of it and puts it on Facebook. A few years later an employer sees this photo when researching a candidate. Instant rejection. Set your Facebook profile to private, and moderate what you post on Facebook and Twitter. Ask yourself, would my parents be embarrassed by this status/tweet? If the answer is yes, then you should leave the ‘banter’ for offline. There is also a recent trend for medical practitioners and school teachers to replace their surnames on Facebook with an alias. It stops patients and pupils from adding/following them, and separates work and personal lives. 9. Forgetting to proof-read your application Spelling and grammar mistakes only show that you haven’t taken the time to check your work. This reflects poorly on you and will lead the employer to think you wouldn’t do a thorough job. 10. Not asking a question in the interview Always have a question prepared for the end of the interview, it shows your interest in the job and the company. An interview is actually a two way process, it’s a chance for you to find out more about your potential new boss/line-manager and see if you would be happy at this job. Ask what they like about working for the company etc. 11. Not researching the company before your interview Always research the company, it not only helps you decide whether you will really want to work for them, but when the interviewer asks you a question about the work the company does you will have an answer for them. There is nothing worse than not being able to answer a question in an interview. 12. Complaining about past employers It’s like talking about an ex on your first date, don’t do it, nobody wants to hear it. Being negative about a former boss will leave an interviewer thinking one of two things; you’re might be a whiner and complainer rather than having a genuine dispute (they would only know your half of the story and there are always two sides to it) and they will wonder what you might say about them if you moved on from this new job. All these points show to us that getting a job can be an exhausting process and can take a lot of time to get right but if you follow these points, then you should find that the success of finding a job after university and proving that you are the person that the company wants should come naturally. Don’t forget to display your certificate with pride with a professional frame from our store.
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Personalised Embroidery
Our embroidery service offers schools and colleges the chance to personalise their garments.
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Post graduation: What next?
Having spent so many years studying at University, its easy to forget that now youâ
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A Graduate in the Family
Of course there is no such thing as a graduation gene; nobody is destined to go to University. But, If your parent(s) went to university, is there a good chance you will too?
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Building confidence
Building confidence in young children is a vital factor in their development into adulthood.
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