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Bridging the gap between finishing university and stepping into your first job can be a big leap, emotionally and physically. There will be plenty of changes, from working a different timetable to setting that alarm clock for the same time every day.

Got a touch of first day nerves? The transition between jobs can be a tough one, all anticipation and worry.

As cliché as it sounds, time spent travelling can teach you a lot about yourself. It helps you learn and grow, and puts you in situations that you never thought you’d be able to cope with.

Whether you’re a final year student or a recent graduate, you’ll probably be familiar with the dreaded question of “what comes next?” A Master's? Grad job lined up? Maybe a gap year?

Do you dream of crafting your debut novel or screenplay? Or perhaps you’ve got your heart set on becoming a journalist and penning scandalous headlines. Maybe you crave a life with books and wish to enter the publishing industry as an editorial assistant.

It’s that time of year again. A-Level students across the UK are trawling through listings to decide which uni they want to go to and what they’d like to study. Other, more mature students who’ve decided that uni is the path for them begin to stress about the long application process. Whoever you are, it's a tricky period.

With students collecting their A-Levels recently, many young people are confused about the next step to take. While the obvious route is applying for university, many are left wondering whether taking on an apprenticeship is a better deal.

The start of your career might seem like forever away. Still, today’s students are pretty ambitious, with many running a business or an Instagram account with a healthy following on the side.

If you're thinking of heading to university next year, you'll need to start considering what you're going to include in your UCAS personal statement. Within the 4000 word limit, you're free to discuss the skills, ambitions, and experiences which may help secure your place on your dream course.

We’ve all had bad days at work. Maybe even a couple of bad weeks. It's to be expected. But if you can’t remember the last time you had a good day at work, then it might be time to think about moving on.