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Online Jobs For Students In The UK
Need to earn some extra cash? Here are the best online jobs for students in the UK - including remote and part-time work.
Christina Attrah
Nov 626 min read


Check Out The Highest Paying Jobs You Can Get Without A Degree In The UK
Don't fancy further education and not going to university? We've got the highest paying jobs in the UK without a degree.
Camila Karalyte
Mar 53 min read


Everything You Need To Successfully Launch Your Own Business As A Student
The ultimate guide to launching your own business as a student and save money on your dream website with our Wix student discount.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Feb 274 min read


The 15 Best Jobs & Careers For Introverts UK 2025
We've got the best jobs for introverts. Introverts have it tough in this world. Often mistaken for being shy, arrogant, and even rude (thanks resting b*tch face), introverts have been the misunderstood warriors of society for a while. The career and job landscape is already difficult to get into nowadays, but as an introvert, it can be even more challenging and frustrating. While we're not going to be the loudest, most confident in the room, we are the ones that notice the de
Camila Karalyte
Jan 2910 min read


Teaching English Abroad: Your Guide To TEFL Certifications
Teach while you travel — the ultimate way to experience other cultures through TEFL. If you’re looking to discover new places and cultures while really getting to know the people who live there, then teaching English abroad is the perfect way to do just that. Obviously, you can’t just wander into any classroom and start reeling off verbs and nouns, but getting a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification will get you there in no time. We’ve listed everything
Evie Howarth
Aug 2, 20245 min read


Graduating This Year? Here's How You Can Secure Your First Job After Uni.
If you're graduating uni this year, then our tips and tricks for finding the dream job that's right for you.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 12, 20245 min read


Best Side Hustles For Students in 2025
Looking for a side hustle to make extra money in 2025? Read our guide on tips to get started, and types of side hustles you can start today.
Mikaela Bartlett
Jul 8, 20247 min read


Interviewing 101: Competency-Based Interview Questions & How To Answer Them
STAR techniques, competency questions… all the jargon is a bit much. Let's break it down to help you nail that job interview. Congrats! You're entering the world of work… well, nearly. If you've got an interview for your first job, then you're already halfway there! There's just one thing. Interviewing. It's always a little nerve-wracking putting yourself out there, especially when it's the thing between you and your first real salary. A recent Student Beans' survey showed t
Mikaela Bartlett
Jun 28, 20246 min read


How To Write A Killer CV When You Have No Experience
We've got top tips to help you nail your CV even without any experience. If you're heading out into the world of work after you graduate, you might find writing a CV a little daunting. A recent Student Beans survey showed that 30% of you don't feel confident applying for jobs. So it's understandable. Especially when writing your first CV means you probably don't have much work experience to include. But don't stress. The point of a CV is to show your potential employer how mu
Mikaela Bartlett
Jun 24, 20246 min read


How To Negotiate Your Salary
When it's your first job offer negotiating your salary can be daunting, so we’re sharing our tips on how to negotiate the salary you deserve.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Jun 12, 20249 min read


Moving To London After Uni? Here's How Much You Need To Earn To Live There
Moving to London after uni? Here's how much you need to earn to live in London, and how much a graduate salary might be.
Camila Karalyte
Jun 11, 20246 min read


How To Become A Content Creator In 2025
Content creation is still on the rise. But how do you actually become a content creator? Find out in our guide with top tips on getting started.
Mikaela Bartlett
May 13, 20247 min read


Job Journeys: Why Transferable Skills Are Essential For A Successful CV
Because meeting all those coursework deadlines has definitely taught you to be organised. Although educational achievements and experience are important things to consider when searching for a graduate job, it is also helpful to focus on what transferable skills you have that would be useful in that role. Our other articles in this series have covered ways you can broaden your skills through internships, volunteering and work placements. Still, there are so many other ways
Hazel McLean
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Job Journeys: Grad Schemes Vs. Jobs — Here's Everything You Need To Know
Discover the differences between a graduate scheme and a graduate job, including tips for helping you choose which path to go down.
Hazel McLean
Mar 7, 20243 min read


Job Journeys: How Your University Can Help You Land Your Dream Job
Your university is the perfect place to start your job search. Whether you know exactly what you want to do when you graduate or need a little more guidance, reaching out to your university is the perfect place to start your career journey. In fact, they should have resources and support available to help you think about how to plan your next steps to entering the job market. As a final-year student searching for my dream job, I'm here to take you on my journey to finding jus
Hazel McLean
Oct 25, 20234 min read


Job Journeys: Why You Need More Than Just Your Degree On A Job Application
As valuable as a degree can be for helping you to secure the job you want, having work experience or other activities on your CV is equally as important. It's your chance to show off your personality and demonstrate your skills to employers, as well as stand out from other candidates. Depending on your degree, this could involve a range of different things. In my last post, which was about the best ways to choose the right career path , I mentioned that I got involved in some
Hazel McLean
Oct 18, 20234 min read


Job Journeys: Our Brand-New Student Series To Help You Find Your Dream Career
After sitting in the comfort of university lecture halls for the past 3 years, the idea of having to head out into the real 'adult' world is very daunting, and I'm sure some of you are feeling the same. I'm Hazel, a student on the commercial music course at UWS Ayr campus, and I'm in my final year, just beginning my search for a postgraduate job. Even through the excitement of finishing your degree and having more freedom to start the next chapter of your life, it can still b
Hazel McLean
Sep 12, 20233 min read


What Is Futureproof? Everything You Need To Know
We're here to help you feel empowered and confident with your working life after university. Here at Student Beans, we're all about helping students to save, strive, and thrive. And we care about your future after university, too. That's why we're launching a brand new initiative – Futureproof – to help you guys thrive no matter your background or situation. Futureproof aims to develop the confidence of students and help them to find work they love — which is something many
Camila Karalyte
Jul 26, 20233 min read


How To Make The Perfect Portfolio To Land Any Creative Job
Looking for a creative job after uni? Here's how to create the perfect creative portfolio with Squarespace.
Camila Karalyte
Jun 14, 20237 min read


How To Successfully Launch Your Own Business
All the tips you need to successfully launch your own business and get started from scratch while you're in uni.
Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Apr 11, 20235 min read
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