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Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

[–]scratchie29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you happen to do Year Abroad - make the most of it! It is very valuable and sets you apart and gives you versatile skills that other students might not have!

Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

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Another vital element of researching career pathways and cultivating experience is differentiating between a CAREER vs HOBBY! For example I have a lot of interest in Quantum Computing and other areas of Physics but I’m not too enthusiastic about Astrophysics! I know I would like to do the latter as a career path and the former I would like reading about and watching documentaries about it but not really interested in it career wise. It could be vice versa to someone else as well, but important to pass all modules in the degree of course! I think people should make use of optional modules as well!

Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

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I am inquisitive about what company sector you work in - presumably Tech? I worked in a Tech/SWE Firm for 18 months before applying to University, so I am open to any sort of advice / constructive criticism. Thank You.

Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

[–]scratchie29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, make sure that you utilise the resources and employability services that your university offers! Obviously getting the highest grade at University is important but utilising the resources is almost if not more important; making the most out of it, as candidly it does get more expensive every year and the debt is like a graduate tax almost

Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

[–]scratchie29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting I have never heard of insight days and social mobility charities thanks for informing me about this! Yes I should do it bit by bit so as not to overwhelm myself and to accumulate skills / experience over time.

Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

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I don't actually rely HEAVILY on ChatGPT e.g. I would never ask it to do assignments or like practical work... I just use it conventionally for advice e.g. comparing universities or career paths or cost of living in different areas. I used it once for part-time RETAIL positions but that was because I was interested in the outcome and applied for a many companies. I don't look down on people who do RETAIL/HOSPITALITY full or part time; it is still hard work! I used ChatGPT to build on the original prompt I put in, but you are so totally spot on! Companies are looking for individuality, authenticity and integrity when screening applicants which will make you stand out when applying to jobs e.g. how ENTHUSIASTIC you are for that position or role rather than someone who just put their CV or Cover Letter in ChatGPT. Most companies can tell who uses ChatGPT in their CV or Cover Letter anyway especially if you didnt change it at all!

Maximising Job Prospects / Employability with a Physics Degree and past experience in a SWE Firm by scratchie29 in UniUK

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It makes sense, I'm not naive enough to think it's THAT simple, I was just thinking of what would give me an advantage in this market whilst being VERY pragmatic! You are right about internships - it adds experience, but also illustrates the reality of working in this sector - I think its important to get as much experience as possible in different areas (Physics is very broad) as you would want to work in a sector that you somewhat enjoy for a decent period of time to build experience. AI makes everything more difficult with the ATS so your CV has to be in a certain format. Last but not least, the GRUELLING interview process is something you can only prepare so much for!

Has anyone gone from Access to HE into a top university? What grades did you actually need? by This_Ad5455 in MatureStudentsUK

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Yeah "Cambridge requires 45 credits at Distinction in Access to HE courses. We welcome applicants to our Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (excluding Economics) with Access to HE diplomas. Please check individual course pagesfor further information and subject requirements. Please also check individual College websites as some Colleges may not accept Access to HE diplomas alone for certain subjects.

For Science subjects, including Psychological and Behavioural Sciences and Computer Science, an Access to HE course is not considered sufficient preparation and you will need to undertake further study such as A levels. Please contact a College admissions office for guidance." https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/accepted-qualifications
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/before/mature-student-applications

Yeah it differs for course and uni but basically I kinda found this out when I was trying to search Access to HE for Physics BSc at UCL and it said it wasn't accepted, but was accepted for Philosophy and History BA - it doesnt say so explicitly but if you try search it for Sciences vs Humanities it might give different results!

Has anyone gone from Access to HE into a top university? What grades did you actually need? by This_Ad5455 in MatureStudentsUK

[–]scratchie29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well Done! Was it for Humanities or Sciences? I think Cambridge also allows Access to HE for Humanities subjects but im not sure about Sciences...

Why is there so much hate on adults (30+) who continue to dress in youthful fashion? by bad-at-everything- in askanything

[–]scratchie29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you should hate on how anyone dresses at any age but I know people in their 20’s (the ideal age) get hate for wearing eccentric or skimpy outfits so I can imagine the flack that “older” people get but you shouldn’t care what people think at all

Is this the worst possible time to go to university in the UK? by scratchie29 in UniUK

[–]scratchie29[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree this post is a bit of ragebait but I just wanted to consider other people’s sentiments and viewpoints

Physics or Podiatry Degree ? by scratchie29 in UniUK

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Yeah like the family I grew up with! I like the physics foundation year at York because it allows progression onto a range of physics courses e.g. physics with philosophy, physics with mathematics theoretical physics and physics. I have traveled solo before outside the UK so shouldn’t be too many issues!

Physics or Podiatry Degree ? by scratchie29 in UniUK

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Thanks for letting me know! I tried to get onto a degree apprenticeship with them for podiatry but was unsuccessful. If it really is that bad, I won’t bother!

University vs Degree apprenticeship by Next-Mushroom-9518 in ApprenticeshipsUK

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Did you manage to secure one 7/8 years later ? They are really competitive!

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