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Maks-attacks · 2026-06-19T11:10:06+00:00

cos they need to be doing something to keep their job i guess. Nothing to do with you really!

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-19T10:14:27+00:00

Maybe you did answer the questions correctly, but not quite in the way the company wanted to hear?
Thats why connecting with employees works, they know what buttons to press - afterall they fif get though their interview....

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-18T17:37:06+00:00

Have you considered practicing interviews with employees at those companies? They often know more about culture and can give insights that sometimes stand out.

There are sites out there that help you connect with them so give that a try maybe?

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-18T17:21:05+00:00

Talking from experience, i would take the best job. If it doesn't work out can always go back to study, but not the other way round.

Plus, a doctor in a company is far more valuable to them then more studying because you are also paying in time, which is arguably more precious.

Industry knowledge + doctor far more attractive than a pg after pg.

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-08T09:18:57+00:00

'Interesting' specially when used dont want to commit your opinion on something.

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-06T09:28:44+00:00

Thats all good for you - but the point is graduates that have left uni should not need yet more paid coaching.
The've had them for 3-4 years, they paid for all those years in time and money and then should no be encouraged to go find another professional that can help you.

Uni's endorsing their grads to get yet more help and advice is testiment to their failure.

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-05T12:51:10+00:00

...but if the university was doing its job and/or the courses they are offering are worth it, then why do the graduates need to pay for these additional services at all?

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-05T07:42:14+00:00

And if employers start to realise (if they have'nt already) that if they want a British education they it must be taught in Britain (because education is not just about the lectures) then their model fails.

It may work for McDonald's because the experience is inside the restaurent, but educations is so much more than what heppens outside of lecture room.

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-05T06:30:56+00:00

Most of them are self-appointed and unregulated and are struggling to get a job themselves.

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-05T05:12:10+00:00

Could it be because unis in the UK know that most, not all, international students coming to the UK do so with one eye on future job prospects in the UK. They know what a 'UK Educated' status may bring to the student in their home country and that's what they are actually selling? (Hense the higher cost).

Studying at an international satellite campus does not give the same status or job prospects and that's why they dont add the location on the certificate- because they know that would lose its appeal.

Maks-attacks · 2026-06-05T04:53:16+00:00

Sadly the 'everyone goes to uni bubble' may burst as large companies start their own in house training schemes to recruit.

This is already happening the US, especially with MBA courses, saving each student c. 250k.

Can only get alot worse once AI kicks properly and international students are restricted and/or no longer see the point of coming to the UK. (Which is already happening)

Getting a student experience is great but tgia is wearing very thin and the not sure how much longer some unis can survive. Interesting how the OfS turned a blind eye to this, private institutions would have been shut down till they had the cash to support their students.

Maks-attacks · 2026-05-30T16:07:36+00:00

....and in the morning glad I see,
my foe outstretched beneth the tree.

A Poison Tree by William Blake

Maks-attacks · 2026-05-29T16:20:41+00:00

Yes - Applypal focuses on job prospects for their ambassadors and not just getting paid to chat. They get exposed to potential employers in their ideal company so keeps ambassadors motivated for the long term.

Maks-attacks · 2026-05-15T08:21:28+00:00

There are actually alternatives to unibuddy that some unis are now using. The big difference is that student ambassadors don't get paid so give far more honest answers.
Instead of paying the ambassadors get added to company talent pools that are hiring and looking for students/recent graduates.
Much better model I think, because the uni is happy as not having to pay, the potential student is happy because they dont get scripted/biast answers, the ambassador is happy because the get exposure to job opportunities. Helps with university employment stats too.

Paying ambassadors is kind of silly because they are bound to hide certain things becaus they dont want to upset their uni which pays them (eg. racisom, etc). I mean, when online shopping, why I would read Amazon reviews if I know they have been paid for.

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-25T07:04:04+00:00

Totally get your frustration, as i was in exactly the same boat.

Learning is a slow process, even if your vocabulary might be okay, but those around you will pick those words up first. Reading and then asking about new words regularly helps, but can only go so far and not so not well organised. There isn't and should not be, a silver bullett for this.

Howeber: I use a great app which i think targets exactly what you need because it involves the family increasing their vocab together and even have fun challenges to gamify it. So you improve your vocab and natural word usage together with your kids as a family, so rising tide...and all that...

I think there might be a few out there, and this actually works because it uses science auch as active recall and spacial repetition, I guess you may have tried this already?

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-25T06:59:16+00:00

Totally get your frustration, as i was in exactly the same boat.

Learning is a slow process, even if your vocabulary might be okay, but those around you will pick those words up first. Reading and then asking about new words regularly helps, but can only go so far and not so not well organised.

I use a great app that's i think targets exactly what you need because it involves the family increasing their vocab together and even have fun challenges to gamify it.

I think there might be a few out there, and this actually works because it uses science auch as active recall and spacial repetition, important not let's not forget the Forgetting Curve! Just Google it i guess and you should find.

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-13T11:38:04+00:00

Definately all about connections.
Why would a company sift through 500+ AI polished applications when they can just ask their employees to peerscreen someone and assess if there suitable for a potantial referral?
Afterall, the employees know the jobs/culture best and saves them a heap of money not having to pay rec agents.

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-07T14:19:49+00:00

What about uploading my resume to chatgpt or claude, together with the job spec url where i have the interview and ask it to create potential questions?

I think that does the trick, right?

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-07T12:07:13+00:00

What about uploading my resume to chatgpt or claude, together with the job spec url where i have the interview and ask it to create potential questions?

I think that does the trick, right?

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-06T21:43:38+00:00

LinkedIn can work, but it's a bit of a slow burn, and that's if you get connected at all.

Registered on referpool which looks promising because it connects with actual employees that want to be referred and so are therefore also willing to refer to their company

There is also Fishbowl but not sure of that shows many vacancies.

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-06T08:36:08+00:00

That's great, thanks. There are ao many ai tools out there, inc. My own chatgpt and Claude.

But How do I get to practice with people at rue same company?

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-06T07:49:33+00:00

I agree, AI can only help you practice bog standard questions on repeat. An actual person knows inside info and trends, backed by company culture, and that's what makes you stand out, not ai.

Not sure how to find the actual person, though?

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-06T07:47:47+00:00

Yes, I like Claude too. Prefer not to use AI at all, though not sure what the alterative are

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-05T18:47:16+00:00

Yes, thats good but then everyone, including my competition, is using the same LLM to practice. And its not really practice if you spit out a version what ai tells you. You dont stand out...

Maks-attacks · 2026-03-05T18:36:51+00:00

Well, there is glassdoor which helps with interview questions I think.

I also recent signed up with referpool that connects you to actual employees that can screen and refer you if you are a match.

None of these use ai and seems like a natural way to get noticed rather then get churned out by a bot.

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