What Does First-Generation Graduate Mean?
Through this blog, we aim to offer valuable advice, resources, and inspiration to fellow first-generation graduates looking to begin the next stage of their life. Now is the best time to start planning your career or exploring opportunities for experience and success.
The Ultimate Guide to Using Academic Feedback Effectively
Feedback is the means of improvement. As a first-generation student, you can use feedback to improve your academic performance and achieve your goals. Learn how through these helpful tips.
Top Podcasts For First-Generation Students
Podcasts can provide invaluable insights, inspiration, and guidance for first-generation students, who may face unique challenges and navigate uncharted territories. Use this list to get started.
The Best Way to Gain the Advantage at Interviews and Assessment Centres
Assessment centres and interviews are crucial steps in securing your dream job. They provide you with the opportunity to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers. Use this guide to prepare thoroughly beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success. Written by Nathaniel Guerreiro.
I Became a Social Mobility Representative. Here’s Why.
This blog explains how using your voice to represent your background and make space for first-generation students can help your community, as well as build valuable experience for your CV. Written by Holly Willis.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Securing a Placement Year
Hear this valuable insight on what to consider before securing a placement year and use this advice for your own journey. Written by Shannon Yu.
5 Common First-Stage Job Assessments: What to Expect and How to Succeed
This blog aims to demystify many types of first stage tests in application processes in order to provide some guidance on what to expect when you are applying for work experience. Written by Jade Wadey.
Top 3 Tips on Finding, Getting, and Using a Marketing Internship
Getting an internship is very competitive and it can be difficult to show the right experience. Use this article to feel more confident when applying to a Marketing Internship. Written by Sahra Faqi.
How to Use and Navigate LinkedIn: Step by Step
Building a professional network is beneficial if you are from an underrepresented group. This guide helps you use LinkedIn to further your career goals. Written by Elisha Moreton.
FirstGen Guide: Introduction to Writing a Dissertation
It is never too early to begin planning for your dissertation. This guide is designed to answer questions and smooth the process of planning and writing your dissertation as a first-generation student. Written by Jade Wadey.
Trailblazers Wanted! – What Does Writing Successful Applications Mean?
How to write successful applications for work experiences, committee positions, awards, or extra-curriculars during your studies and beyond. Written by Nathaniel Guerreiro.
First-Generation Students: What Mentoring Can Do for You
Mentoring helps to foster relationships, build confidence, and provide industry knowledge. Use this blog to get started! Written by Elisha Moreton.
5 Steps to Prepare for Your Work Experience
Tips on how to build a plan for presenting yourself during an internship and using your preparation to work towards long-term goals. Written by Jade Wadey.
5 Programmes for First-Generation Students in Their First Year
Suggestions on programmes you can participate in as a FirstGen in your first year at university to build on your experiences and skills. Written by Sahra Faqi.
The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Careers Fair
A guide for utilising your university employers and career fairs as a first generation student. Written by Nathaniel Guerreiro.
Here’s Why You Should Find An Internship as a First Year Student
Advice and resources for securing internships and work experience as a first generation first-year university student. Written by Jade Wadey.
A ‘Downgrade Disaster’ - The Unjust Algorithm That Negatively Effects State-Schooled Students
How can we have a more equal playing field or a diverse workforce when inequality is being perpetuated through UK systems? FirstGens is about addressing these issues at the root. Written by Alaya Holloway, Founder of FirstGens.
5 Survival Tips for a First-Generation Student
Use these tips and tricks to ensure your career or student journey is as smooth as possible. Written by Shannon Yu.
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