by Vish Patel | Aug 18, 2019 | Graduate Jobs, Skills hacking
Vish Patel studied Computer Science at Newcastle University. He spent a month working on a Software Engineering Internship for an IoT startup as part of Start Me Up’s Remote Internship Program. I chose to do a Start Me Up internship because all I wanted to do this...
by Rhiannon Osborne-Tonner | Aug 7, 2019 | Careers, Gap year, Graduate Jobs, Internships
Rhiannon Osborne Tonner is in her final year of UCL studying Natural Sciences. She interned in Bali on a month long Start Me Up UX Internship. You’ve just graduated. Your university days are behind you. You’ve been launched into the world that lies beyond your...
by Staff writer | Aug 7, 2019 | Careers, Engineering, Gap year, Graduate Jobs, Internships
Pooja Vadha has just finished her Physics Masters and is going on to study for a PhD in Solid State Batteries for Electric Vehicles at UCL. She spent one month on Start Me Up’s Remote Internship Program. “I applied for this program because I wanted to learn new...
by Staff writer | Jul 15, 2019 | Careers, Gap year, Graduate Jobs, Internships, Travel
Emma Bourgeois recently graduated in law from the University of Exeter. She spent one month interning remotely on Start Me Up’s Remote Internship Program for an edtech company. “I decided to go for this experience because first of all it’s in Bali, which is amazing,...
by Staff writer | Jul 15, 2019 | Gap year, Graduate Jobs, Internships
Hannah Nasif recently graduated from the University of Bristol in the UK where she studies law. She spent one month on Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program in Bali interning remotely for a Dutch fintech startup. After graduation, Hannah was looking to explore new...
by Josh Campbell | Sep 25, 2018 | Careers, Graduate Jobs, Internships
Josh Campbell has just graduated. He took part in Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program in Bali. I’d just graduated from university and had an offer for a graduate program at the supermarket chain Lidl. A lot of my friends were moving to London but I wasn’t...
by Anna Callahan | Aug 17, 2018 | Graduate Jobs, Internships
Anna Callahan recently graduated from Durham University in the United Kingdom. She spent one month interning for a new co-working space during Start Me Up’s Startup Internship Program in Bali. I applied for this internship to help me get a better sense of what...
by Clare Harrison | Mar 19, 2018 | Graduate Jobs
People often choose careers on the flimsiest basis. Because their Dad was one. Because they like the idea of wearing a suit or a wig. Or because they can’t think of anything else. So how do you know if you are picking a career for the wrong reasons? Choosing a...
by Clare Harrison | Nov 20, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
When I was at university, I felt limited by my career options. I was supposedly getting a fantastic education that would enable me to do anything. And yet, I felt like there were actually only a few options out there for me. They say you are the average of the people...
by Clare Harrison | Nov 3, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), otherwise known as the blagger’s degree. Or is it? In the UK, students have traditionally majored in one subject. When I finished PPE, I felt like I’d spent three years not really mastering anything – except...
by Nadhila Wardhana | Nov 3, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
You may have the grades and the experience. But do you ever wonder why you didn’t make the cut? Sometimes motivation letters are what really sets you apart from other candidates; both for work and a university application. That’s why we at Start Me Up highly emphasize...
by Kintan Ayunda | Oct 30, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
“Talk with more experienced entrepreneurs and be proactive. Go to meetups and don’t be afraid to talk about and test your ideas.” Benjamin Touboul, Founder NUSApack As a child, Benjamin had a plan. He would be an inventor. So he was disappointed to discover there were...
by Clare Harrison | Oct 20, 2017 | Graduate Jobs, Travel
In days gone by, if you wanted to live abroad, you would pack up your worldly belongings, apply for a transfer and assume an ‘expat’ job posting. Traditional expat job postings could include teaching English as a foreign language, working for an NGO,...
by Clare Harrison | Oct 16, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
An engineering graduate asks, “How does it work?” A science graduate asks, “Why does it work?” An accounting graduate asks, “How much will it cost?” A law graduate asks, “Is it Legal?” A philosophy graduate asks, “Would you like fries and a Coke with that?”...
by Suzi White | Oct 15, 2017 | Graduate Jobs, Internships
21-year-old Suzi White has just graduated from Durham University with a degree in history. She spent one month on Start Me Up’s Fintech Startup Internship Program in Bali. Graduating should be a time of celebration, but for many recent graduates, it’s a time when...
by Staff writer | Oct 15, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
“Taking risks worked out well for me. When you’re young you can take bigger risks career-wise. As you get older, it gets trickier.” 25-year old Arnas Goldberg didn’t take a conventional route. So it’s little surprise that he doesn’t do a conventional job. After...
by Staff writer | Oct 15, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
“Find a thing you like and do it. Figure out what people have paid you for in the past and where that intersects with what you like. Make a list of those things and pick one that speaks to you.” Michael Burns is a professional writer, copywriter, storyteller, and...
by Staff writer | Oct 14, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
Think you have to study computer science to a decent programmer? Think again. Check out Start Me Up’s Coding Bootcamp and Software Engineering Internships. Jenny Ho, a British software developer did a BA and a Masters in History before becoming a full-time...
by Clare Harrison | Oct 11, 2017 | Graduate Jobs
As a university student, the chances are you spend most of your days with your nose in a book. University is about gaining a critical awareness of your subject. There’s scarcely enough time to develop a critical awareness of the world of careers too. Here are a few...
by Clare Harrison | Sep 6, 2017 | Graduate Jobs, Internships
Most international students love to travel. And many identify as global citizens. So it’s hardly surprising that many international students are pretty open minded when it comes to where they end up living in the longer term. So what options are there for...
by Nadhila Saraswati | Dec 31, 2016 | Graduate Jobs
You may not be surprised to hear that I’m finding my final year at university the toughest. But you may be surprised to hear the reason why. It’s not because of the coursework or the rigor, but mainly because I’m often deep in thought about what I’m going to do after...
by Haley Johnson | Sep 26, 2016 | Graduate Jobs
With the rise of the internet and online applications there are are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people applying for the same job. This can make landing your dream job nearly impossible. The key is to figure out how you can stand out from the crowd of students...
