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Accounting Internship in London – A Fresh Experience

We caught up with Nicolette, our Accounting intern from Malta. She has just finished her work placement at AccoTax. We visited their brand new office in the town of Morden in London and gave Nicolette a small interview. Read on to learn what she had to say about her internship and time in London. My first …

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European Youth Week 2017

Every year, European Commission dedicates one week to highlighting solidarity and social commitment of young people in Europe. This years’ Youth Week falls in the first week of May (from 1st until 7th May). This week represents a chance to inform communities throughout Europe about opportunities within Erasmus+ programme. It is also an opportunity for young people …

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Making A Sustainable Impact During Your Internship

In January, we welcomed one of our first interns of 2017, Justine.  Justine was studying Environmental Engineering and conducted her internship with a Birmingham based Sustainable Transport Charity – SusTrans. Justine was quickly integrated into the team and was given the opportunity of being involved in a number of projects.  This included working on sustainable …

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Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile

If you are a young professional, you’ve undoubtedly heard about LinkedIn – a social network connecting professionals worldwide. Over the past 14 years, it has grown from an ambitious idea, created by the then-executive-vice-president of PayPal Reid Hoffman, to a network connecting over 450 million people looking to enhance their employment opportunities. In today’s fiercely …

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How to Write a Top-Notch Internship Resume

Internships are the perfect gateway for young people to gain the skills and knowledge needed to land the job of their dreams. These days, however, the competition for internships and placements is fierce, and you need a stand-out resume to separate yourself from the competition. The Balance magazine has put together a brief list of …

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Why International Students Are Vital to Society

International students and interns are an important part of our global society. They contribute fresh perspectives, knowledge and experience. It is important to make international students welcome, valued and included in our society, particularly in the current post-Brexit climate, which is often construed as hostile. In 2015, 19% (around 130,000) of all students in British …

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Happy World Book Day – Some of Our Favourites

Happy World Book Day! We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of this festivity. Today we celebrate authors, illustrators, books, and reading. This UNESCO designated festivity has become global as it is celebrated in over 100 countries.  One of the main goals of World Book Day is to encourage children to read more and get emersed into …

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Volunteering In Europe | Eurodesk UK

You may not be aware, each year thousands of young people volunteer around the world through a range of programmes.  EVS, being one of them, since 1996 has had over 100,000 volunteers with over 300 British residents taking part in the project. Source: https://www.eurodesk.org.uk/content/volunteering European Voluntary Service (EVS) Are you between 17 and 30 and looking to …

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What’s Your Dream Job? Drop’pin@ EURES

Drop’pin@ EURES is a new project led by the European Commission that aims to help young people and transform their lives. By connecting young people with a range of opportunities to boost their employability and skills across Europe, Drop’pin allows both young people and organisations to come together for the benefit of all. Specifically for organisations, the …

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