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Careers
From the best online jobs for students to taking the next steps after university to pick your career path, our careers section is full of tips, advice and helpful guides. So you can feel confident and empowered to take your first forays into the world of work.


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.
Nov 6, 2025


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.
Mar 5, 2025


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.
Feb 27, 2025


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
Jan 29, 2025


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
Aug 2, 2024


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.
Jul 12, 2024


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.
Jul 8, 2024


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
Jun 28, 2024


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
Jun 24, 2024


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.
Jun 12, 2024


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.
Jun 11, 2024


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.
May 13, 2024


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
Mar 20, 2024


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.
Mar 7, 2024


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
Oct 25, 2023


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
Oct 18, 2023


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
Sep 12, 2023


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
Jul 26, 2023


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.
Jun 14, 2023


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.
Apr 11, 2023


How To Get A Feel For A Company's Culture Before You Take The Job
Here's how to get a feel for a company's culture before you accept a new job, tips, questions to ask and why company culture is important.
Jan 10, 2023


5 Steps To Make Sure Your Communication Skills Up To Scratch For A Remote Job
Got a remote job? Here's how to improve your communication in a remote setting, plus tips on staying connected.
Nov 29, 2022


Stand Out At Your Tech Job Interview By Doing These 5 Things
Stand out at your tech job interview with these 5 tips! Learn how to impress and secure your tech job interview success with confidence.
Nov 3, 2022


How To Get Experience When You Can't Afford To Intern For Free
Interning isn't always as accessible as people make it out to be. Here's how to gain work experience when you can't intern for free. Thinking about life after university? Are your friends interning or getting experience at really cool companies and it's getting you worried about how you'll stand out? Interning is usually the way to get practical work experience before, during and even after your degree. There are tons of benefits, such as gaining experience, networking, and i
Mar 31, 2022

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