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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.
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Imployable are launching the 4 annual Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition, hunting for the UK’s brightest young entrepreneur aged 1418 who believe their business idea deserves recognition. Applications are open now to individuals and teams of up to 4 and entries close on the 8th December at 17:00! If you’ve got what it takes, enter here. AXA created this step-by-step guide specifically for ambitious student entrepreneurs who are already focused and determined to succeed. It’s your go-to manual on the start-up process – from settling on the initial idea through to writing business plans and securing investment. In this episode of the Prospects Future You Podcast, Liam Taylor, a seasoned freelancer dives into the realities of freelancing and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating tax returns and self-assessment to dealing with clients, Liam shares his experiences, including the challenges of being self-employed without formal education. After achieving a law degree in India, Durga Desai decided to pursue an MBA as an international student at Cardiff Business School, part of Cardiff University. Read her case study here. MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass webinar: Tuesday December 9th, 12:00-13:00. Whether you are just starting out in events or are a seasoned professional, we will explore ways to shift your practice onto a more responsible footing, focusing on the event design aspects that are sometimes overlooked in favour of logistical solutions. Register here. Who's in Charge Here? - Free Online Business & Leadership Taster Session. Thursday January 29th, 17:00 - 18:00. Are some people born to lead or can leadership be learned? In this session we’ll ask loads of questions: what do leaders actually do? Register here. Here is a helpful video that provides an Introduction to the Russell Group Universities and considers why you should choose to study there. This is a recording of a live webinar that took place in September 2025.
Entrepreneurs are people who create, develop, and manage businesses - often from the ground up - with the goal of making a profit, solving a problem, or delivering value in a new way. They need to be able to take on financial and professional risk, navigate uncertainty and failure, learn from mistakes and pivot when necessary.
Labour Market Fact “As of the second quarter of 2025, there were around 4.4 million self-employed workers in the United Kingdom. Approximately 1.9 million people aged 1625 in the UK were selfemployed, which represented about 4.9% of the total population in that age group. ” Source
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