Graduating with a 2:2 does not mean you will not get a great job with a fantastic employer. There is a general perception that you need to graduate with a 2:1 or higher to stand any chance of securing your first job after graduation. While it is true that some companies specify they only want [...]

The University of Northampton has been recognised as England’s number one university for employability. Does that make it easier for University of Northampton graduates to find jobs after graduation? Jeff Henderson, Operations Manager for Coco Careers, was interviewed on BBC Radio Northampton’s Drivetime show with Joe Pignattiello yesterday. He was asked about the state of [...]

The Coco Team is extremely excited about the rest of 2013 March was Coco Careers most successful month to date and April is looking even better. We have already improved on the number of placements for all of last month with 2 weeks to go! We have had a phenomenal response from employers in and [...]

Amanda is a BA Journalism graduate from the University of Northampton who was unsure of what career she wanted to pursue When Amanda graduated she had gained experience in marketing, PR and social media through internships so decided to use this as a basis of her job search. She applied for a number of positions [...]

A network is a very valuable resource when looking for work Experts say that networking with others is still the best way to get a job in today’s market. Regardless of whether you are looking for an internship during your studies,  your first graduate role or a more senior position in a few years time, [...]

Is your social media presence helping or hindering your job search? You have worked hard putting together a CV which shows highlights all that you have to offer potential employers. You’ve gained relevant experience through internships/student placements and put in the hours to get a degree. Now is the time to start sending out your [...]