These days there’s more to getting a job than just submitting a CV. You will need to write a cover letter too. Cover letters are designed to… Read more “How to Write a Good Cover Letter”
Author: jameslintonwriting
James is a graduate of English Literature from Newcastle University. Across his life, he’s written silly stories about talking birds and cats, teenage angst-ridden poetry and is currently working on his first novel. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him imagining scenarios that will never happen.
Lectures, Seminars and Study Groups
As I’m sure you remember, at school, teaching was generally done in large classes. Your teacher would explain a certain concept or idea to you and then… Read more “Lectures, Seminars and Study Groups”
Why you should take advantage of Student Resources
While it’s clichéd to say that university is a daunting experience, it is definitely true. You’re in a strange city with strange people. But universities do all… Read more “Why you should take advantage of Student Resources”
Why you should work in Editing
You have a degree in English and you don’t want to be a teacher, develop brand campaigns or write for a newspaper. How about editing? Why not… Read more “Why you should work in Editing”
A day in the life of an Editorial Assistant
For those with English Literature degrees like mine, a welcome alternative to teaching is editing. For the best part of a year, I had a fantastic opportunity… Read more “A day in the life of an Editorial Assistant”
Why you should do NCS this Summer
Are you a young person aged between 15-17? Do you want to do something different than sitting on your sofa this summer? What about a challenge designed… Read more “Why you should do NCS this Summer”
Why you should study in Portugal
Do you fancy going to university abroad? Do you want to go somewhere different than France or Italy? What about the small, but proud, country of Portugal?… Read more “Why you should study in Portugal”
Dropping Out – what’s next?
If you want to drop out of University, then that’s your decision and that’s perfectly fine. Rather than struggling through a degree you don’t find fulfilling, you’ve… Read more “Dropping Out – what’s next?”
Why you should study in Italy
What do you think when I say Italy? That gorgeous Mediterranean climate? The birthplace of the Renaissance? Pizza? What about a country to study abroad? If this… Read more “Why you should study in Italy”
Why you should Study in North East England
What do you think when I say the North East? Cheryl Cole? Ant and Dec? The cold? Greggs? What about a great place to go to university?… Read more “Why you should Study in North East England”
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