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CAREERS NEWSLETTER This newsletter is a collation of all the opportunities we have heard about from employers and universities. Please use the links included to read more information and apply to anything you are interested in. Links are underlined.
Opportunities The Academy of Real Assets’ Annual Creative Competition happens each academic year. It’s designed to inspire students across the UK to think creatively about real estate, real assets, the built environment, and the future of our communities. This year, they’re asking you to respond to the prompt: “My Favourite Building...” Whether it’s a famous landmark, a holiday memory, or a hidden gem in your neighbourhood, tell us why it’s special to you. The format is up to you; you can write an essay or poem of up to 800 words, film a one-minute video, design a piece of artwork or capture an image. Winning entries will be featured in a beautifully designed hardback book, distributed to schools, employers, and universities across the UK. Submit your entry here by 27th March 2026. If you're interested in the field of architecture but not sure where to start, explore the different pathways to qualifying as an architect and the role RIBA plays in architectural education. You can read more here and watch a video on this topic here. Go Construct provides resources for anyone looking for a career in the construction and built environment sector. We showcase the many rewarding opportunities available and help people from all backgrounds to enter an exciting and growing industry which has a huge impact on the UK’s housing, industry and infrastructure. With so many roles available in construction it can be hard to know where to start, why not use this webpage to learn more about various career options. Have you ever wondered how speaking different languages may help you in your career? Check out this video series which shows different people in different job roles explaining how their language skills have been useful in their role. Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. But did you know that for certain degree courses,, it's an essential entry requirement? Learn which courses require you to have completed work experience here. You can find online work experience here, some opportunites are “virtual to reality” meaning that they may offer you the opportunity for in person work experience. If you have any questions or need support, please email lizzie.hedderson@stchris.co.uk
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Career of the Week Architect
An architect is a trained, licensed professional who plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings and structures, blending creativity with technical, scientific, and structural knowledge. They translate client requirements into functional, safe, and aesthetic spaces.
Labour Market Fact Awareness of ChatGPT and its capabilities among students has grown to 96% over the past year, with many using it to assist with coursework and increasingly, job applications and assessments. Source