How to use the Christmas holiday to help secure your dream job...

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Leeds Bright Futures have bagged Event of the Month for November with their Understanding Journalism session. Here are all the juicy deets. Well done, team!

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Meet Jake, a recent graduate who wanted to conquer the ever-competitive graduate market with his CV. What did he learn? One trick in the book that isn't always focused on...

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Do you want to get more clued up on the professional social network, LinkedIn? Read here how you can use the ever-growing platform to your career-advantage!

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When your Committee is this good, it needs a shout-out. Major congrats to Leicester Bright Futures for bagging Committee of the Month! Read on to find out why and to meet the team...

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Winning a graduate role requires more than an application - it’s a tough process. Knowing what’s needed when, can be the key.

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From application to assessment, bagging your dream job isn't easy, but it also shouldn't be a daunting experience.

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Writing a CV to bag the graduate job you want can be a little daunting. We have outlined our top tips for making your CV stand out to employers!

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We interviewed a Finance Manager and a Finance Director at Brakes Group who started off on the Finance Graduate Programme. Here, they discuss what the journey from then to now looks like...

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In true Strathclyde fashion, our Society have landed our October Event of the Month spot. And read on to hear why this multi-company campus event has blown October out of the water...

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Are you a final-year student that is torn between the choices of a Masters or Graduate? We spoke to our recently-joined team member Oliver, who has just finished his Masters degree at Exeter, to hear of some first-hand experience and advice when making these decisions...

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Deloitte have launched their Autumn Career Evenings for 2018 at a range of universities near you...

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Meet Eleanor, a Business Development Manager, who shares her typical day in the MVF office. MVF's Graduate Sales role applications have just gone live, so here's food for thought...

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Start as you mean to go on - the lowdown on the Committee Training Conference 2018 is here. And what a way to kick-start the year!

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The world of Bright Futures is now on Instagram - and yes, this is a big deal. Read on for what you can find on our feed, how you can get involved and how your Society can rock the world of Insta.

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Hear how you can utilise your university's charity affiliations and experience a trip of a lifetime. Our Bright Future's Marketing Manager, Hannah, has just returned from Uganda and shares her story...

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What is it like to run a Bright Futures' Society? What are the highs and lows? What would be recommended about the role? How do you get to stand in their shoes? You're in luck! Our President of the Year 2018 nominees have answered some quick-fire questions to answer all of this...

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This year has been one to remember on many levels. From the calibre of our fantastic committee members, to the digital connections and online presence of our network, to the on campus events hosted, 2017/18 was one of the best academic years yet in the history of Bright Futures. We have pulled together some of the best events to happen this year and have put them in a blog post...

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What is it like to have a semester abroad as part of your course? Meet Ella, who is heir to the President throne of Strathclyde Bright Futures 2018/19, and has just spent 5 months of this year in Hong Kong. We fire questions her way and she tells us about the highs and the lows of her experience!

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What is currently running through a final year student's head? We asked first-hand - our Bright Futures Marketing Manager, Hannah, who is currently in her final year of Psychology. Here is some helpful advice for those of you who are experiencing, or yet to experience, the end of your university years.

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Where can a role as part of a Bright Futures committee get you? We caught up with Kris, the former President of Glasgow Bright Futures 2013/14 to see where he is now, and how he feels his involvement with his Society has helped him land a dream role with Rolls Royce...

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It may be nearing the end of the academic year, and some of you may have already finished. However, our fantastic committee at Lancaster University have proved that despite the time of the year, an event can still be pulled off to excellent standards. We wanted to highlight Lancaster Bright Futures’ success from their final event of the year, with a twist – merging the world of Management with that of Fashion. And with over 300 attendees, killer looks, and the photos to prove it, our committee deserve the recognition.

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Does the thought of graduating daunt you? Is it scary to think it may not all go to plan after uni finishes? We asked some of the wonderful MyKindaFuture Team what their university experience was like for them, and how their future really compared to how they envisioned it at the time. Point in hand: never underestimate the opportunities you will be presented with and just because things don't go to plan, that doesn't mean you can't proceed with having a successful career!

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It's that time of year, folks, where there is an alliance across the student population of stress relating to exams and deadlines. Take a read of our top tips and become your best exam self...

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We are now recruiting our new 2018/19 Committee teams for our on-campus Bright Futures Societies - if you are looking for something to take your academic year to the next level, have a look at our roles on offer for your Bright Futures Committee...

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It's the biggest event in the Bright Futures' year. Whether you were there or not, read here the highlights of our fantastic Societies' and employers' work across 2017/18 - and, of course, our winners!

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Learn more about Roshni and her experience as a graduate at CGI.

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Where can an internship actually take your career? Arvinda started as an Intern at Cisco, and is rapidly approaching his eight year anniversary as a full-time Software Engineer...

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How do you impress during a formal interview? What are some of the biggest interview mistakes? What makes the best 'new starter'? What's does a day in the life of an MVF graduate look like?

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To continue spreading awareness of International Women's Day this month, we asked our Brand Awareness Ambassador some key questions around #IWD2018...

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Not sure what to expect from an Insight Day? Thinking of attending one and want to make sure you are prepared? Read Pooja's experience of attending Deloitte's London Insight Day...

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We ask some of our MyKindaFuture team to answer some Q&A's around being, or working alongside, successful women within the workplace, celebrating their inspiration and also highlighting the challenges that still exist...

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The steady increase is a manifestation of the real developments taking place in the Civil Service today! #IWD2018

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Fast track your career with one of the fastest growing tech companies in the UK by having a look at these upcoming events with MVF...

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We're proud to shout about the success of our Bright Futures Bristol Society who pulled off an amazing interactive workshop in partnership with Deloitte. Read the President's testimonial on how the committee made sure it all came together...

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What is the company culture of CGI? How does it benefit its graduates?

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Mihaela is a Software Engineer who joined Cisco Systems UKI as a graduate in London.

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Do these company values matter to you?

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Choosing where to work after you graduate can seem daunting – but finding a positive and flexible company culture can facilitate your transition to work.

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What does 'company culture' mean? Why is it important for you and your career?

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What degree do you need to join HSBC? Meet four of their current graduates and learn to break the myth that your dream career needs a directly relevant degree...

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Emma studied a computing degree but did not want to go into a programming role. Here's her story...

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How do you transfer your degree to a different industry? Is it impossible? Not if you follow these steps...

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After studying Psychology, Louisa found a very different application for her degree in Transformation at Lloyds Banking Group. Hear from Lloyds directly how you can transfer your degree over to different roles...

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Hear from Bobby, a Law graduate and how he flourishes in MVF's Publishing Team as a writer now...

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Read real stories from Fast Stream graduates on how they have been successful with Civil Service and not necessarily depended on the discipline of their degree...

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We welcome the world's leading premium drinks supplier to our employer network! Find out who Diageo are and what they have in store for 2018...

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How to use those leftovers to make the best comfort food...

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Find out what Graduate and Industrial Placement opportunities are still open with CGI and be part of something exciting...

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Read up on the simple strategies you can use to make January revision and exam time the least stressful it can be...

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The balance between work and play is key - and MVF offers advice on how to master both over the Holidays!

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Students! We are here to help you throw an amazing Christmas on a limited fund - it can be done...

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Stress is not something you need to deal with alone. And at a particularly intense time of the academic year, you may need these tips to keep your mental health in top condition!

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Learn top tips for resilience, how to find time for your passions, and strategies for maintaining good mental health.

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Meet Joe, a previous Corporate Finance Intern at Arqiva who shares his story, application process and advice for those of you who may be considering something similar...

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Wondering how to ace that application form? Read on...

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Have an upcoming Assessment Centre that is worrying you? Want to do your best? Read our Recruitment Team's top tips on nailing it!

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Civil Service get down to basics on what makes a good application, and what you can bear in mind in your prospects this Autumn Term...

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Want to ace that application? If you are doing any of these 10 things you could be jeopardising your dreams!

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Considering a career with Lloyds Banking Group? Lucky for you we deliver first-hand from Lloyds how to give your best application...

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Where can you go wrong with your CV? What are some rookie errors that instantly put employers off on your application form? Find out first-hand here from MVF...

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Hear directly from Charlotte, Emerging Talent Recruitment Manager at HSBC, who shares exclusive hints and tips on the new application process for HSBC's programmes and opportunities!

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Have any upcoming face-to-face interviews or telephone interviews? Wondering how to ace them? Luckily our MyKindaFuture Recruitment Team have put together their top tips for interview success...

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Naz graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology & Psychology at Birmingham City University in 2013 and then a couple of years later found the HSBC Retail Banking & Wealth Management (RBWM) Graduate Scheme. Here she shares her story and experience...

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Goda shares advice on her experience of final year, how MyKindaFuture's Recruitment Team helped her through the application process and her time so far with Arriva!

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Considering your graduate career? Hear from a graduate with hints and tips, as well as what Lloyds can offer you...

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Fancy being a police officer with a difference? Get involved with Police Now's IMPACT to find out if you've got what it takes to lead...

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Back again with the Fast Stream, Early and Summer Diversity Internship Programmes, the Civil Service offers are now open for applications!

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Find out what opportunities lay in store for 2017/18 with CGI...

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We have come up with some ideas to make your final year the best yet - for both work and play...

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Hear first-hand advice from Arianna, a recent Mechanical Engineering grad who ended up in Digital Marketing at MVF...

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We wanted to take this opportunity and highlight our current opportunities and timelines, so that you can check out the internships and graduate positions we have at the moment and you apply at the right time! 

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You may have read many university checklists... None are quite like this one. We got real students to tell us the top 10 things you need to take with you to succeed, no matter your year group...

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Looking for a graduate opportunity or a summer internship experience? Look no further than the array of streams Civil Service can offer you this year and beyond...

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Starting university this September? We have some first-hand advice to ace the new chapter...

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Civil Service share their vast array of roles within their 2017/18 Graduate Programme, open for applications this Autumn! Also, read some valuable application tips to help you ace the process...

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Take on board these top tips to get to where you want to be

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Applications are now open for our Women’s Consulting Insight Days, Female Consulting Summer Event and Technology Insight Days. Each opportunity will involve a fast-track to assessment centre and chance to apply for our 2018 Consulting or Technology (Software Engineering / Technology Architecture / Client Delivery) graduate programmes.

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“How do I make the most of my summer?” “What should I do with my time this summer?” “Do I dedicate my summer to work or play? Or both?” These are questions that may have gently tip-toed or in fact aggressively stomped across your mind recently – and you’re not alone.

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What laws and legislation exist today to promote a more inclusive society in the UK? How can you be supported whilst at university? How can you promote better LGBT+ awareness on an individual level?

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Find out about the LGBT Fast Stream network...

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First-hand graduate advice as to how to tackle the graduate market, using your summer break to get up to speed with what's expected, and also taking the opportunity to have some fun...

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36% of LGBT undergraduates have experienced harassment within the past year — and other troubling stats

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In celebration of Pride month, we've complied a handy list of events near you

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We are looking for an independent student or graduate looking for a year in industry to join our team and help support our network of student led Bright Futures Societies!

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