- £1,300 worth of Christmas gifts taken from student flat
- December 19, 2012
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A student has had over £1,000 worth of Christmas gifts taken from her flat in a robbery. Danielle Trainer explained presents for her friends and family were stolen in the break-in at the apartment in Kirkcaldy High Street, Fife. According to a report by the Courier, items including CDs, DVDs, PlayStation games, a digital camera, aftershave and clothes were taken … More
- Contents insurance ‘is always a wise investment’
- July 25, 2012
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School leavers preparing to start university in September may want to follow one expert's advice and ensure they have student insurance that covers the contents of their halls of residence. Home insurance manager for Co-operative UK Carl Burton explained how it is important to be prepared in case something unexpected is to happen. For example, people could easily experience a … More
- Social media ‘an important tool for graduate job searchers’
- June 26, 2012
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Student insurance customers who will graduate this summer and begin hunting for jobs may want to take note of one expert's advice. Laura Smith, candidate marketing executive for Milkround, explained how it is now more important than ever to "integrate" social media into the application process. Individuals were advised to use sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to "brand" … More
- University choice ‘can determine career paths’
- June 12, 2012
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School pupils thinking about applying to university next year have more than just student insurance to think about. According to managing director of Thomas Education Sally Wells, it is vital teenagers think about their future career when choosing where to attend higher education. "The university and course chosen, as well as the extra curricular activities a student undertakes, are critically … More
- Tips on honing a CV to engage a recruiter
- May 16, 2012
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As the summer holiday approaches many students will be looking to secure a job so they can pay for next year's fees, university insurance and living expenses. In order to attract recruiters, founder and principal of thecvexperts.com David Moran recommends keeping covering letters "succinct and relevant". According to the expert, this section of an application is usually read before a … More
- Students admit to financial fears in new survey
- April 23, 2012
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Many students are concerned about not having enough money to meet the costs of living. This is according to new research from the National Union of Students (NUS), which found half of students between the ages of 17 and 20 worry about bills. The figure rose to two-thirds of students among those in the 21 to 24 age group. NUS … More
- Parents ‘to demand good quality student homes’
- April 18, 2012
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Good quality student accommodation is likely to be in high demand this year, as more and more parents are said to be keen to see their children living in a decent abode. This is according to director of student investment and development at Savills Marcus Roberts, who explained how many adults believe paying for a nicer home for their child … More
- Rising living costs to drive student house shares
- April 3, 2012
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University insurance may be more important than ever for new students, as one expert has claimed the number of undergraduates living under one roof is likely to increase. Jonathan Moore, director of Easyroommate.co.uk, described how the rise in the cost of living will force many individuals to share a home with multiple people. He predicted that "a growing number [of … More
- Research ‘very important before a student property investment’
- April 2, 2012
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Research is the key to making a good investment in student property, it has been claimed. According to director of Easyroommate.co.uk Jonathan Moore, it is important people check to see how easily they will be able to rent out a home before making a purchase. "There is no point in sinking money into a property in an area that has … More
- Gap years ‘good for boosting graduate employability’
- March 26, 2012
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Taking a gap year before university can be a good way to gain valuable work experience and boost a CV. This is according to head of careers and employability at the University of Liverpool Paul Redmond, who explained how an increasing number of employers are basing their selections on relevant skills. School leavers may want to postpone paying for student … More