Before Making The Leap, I had just completed a level 2 qualification in business admin with an organisation called Achieving for Children. During my time at Achieving for Children, I found that there were many benefits, such as having a number of networking...
By Bemi How do you get back up when life knocks you down? Look, I get it you have just come out of university, and you worked so hard for that degree, now you are waiting for that big break - your foot in the door, your passport to the future. So you...
Before Making The Leap, I had recently graduated with a BA in Illustration. I was completing my studies when the pandemic hit, so it was even harder to find a job within the arts. I found out about Making The Leap through the Jobcentre. Through the Jobcentre, I...
I graduated from university around 3 years ago now with a Politics and International Relations degree. I initially did struggle to get a job after university but managed to get a position at a think tank through networking at an event. However, the period in which I...
Graduating from Bournemouth University with a Television Production degree in 2020 meant that I was met with a pretty sparse job market coming out of university. Due to the pandemic, entry-level opportunities within the TV and Film industry were few and far between,...
My name is Monique, and I graduated with a BA Hons Film Degree at LSBU. I would like to thank Making The Leap for their masterclasses and workshops that were planned throughout lockdown. The Virtual ACE Programme helped me with crucial tips on how to decide the career...
After graduating from university last year during the pandemic, I was nervous about what job opportunities would be available. After months of applying and having little success, I took part in the week-long Making The Leap virtual ACE workshop and completed this in...
By Saida Mahamed Picture this, you’re being interviewed for your dream job and it’s going well. The interviewer then turns to you and asks, “have you got any questions for me?”. We’ve all been there – wondering what exactly the right answer to this...
After graduating from London Metropolitan University in December of 2019, I really struggled to find a job. I applied to about 235 jobs (which I tracked using a spreadsheet) before I finally got my current role. Most people always told me that as a Computer Scientist,...
I am a recent graduate that struggled to find a job after graduating. I found out about Making The Leap through my Job Centre Work Coach after applying for Universal Credit. During the workshop, I gained some new resources and got tips on conducting myself at work, as...