anna pitts grb author

Anna Pitts studied English Language at the University of Sussex and was a marketing assistant and online researcher at the Graduate Recruitment Bureau. She now works in Marketing and Advertising for Hearst Magazines UK.

Articles of Anna Pitts


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Inspired by true events... Whether you've just come back from your summer in Thailand, inter-railing around Europe or endless post-graduation celebrations, the chances are you are now forced to rejoin...

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For recent graduates, summer is a time for relaxing and taking a well-earned break from the stress of final year university. But unfortunately, after all that chill time you need to re-join the real...

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Interviews

Some questions crop up again and again in interviews- but what is the right answer to them? Here is how to answer three of the most common interview questions and some more handy tips on how to nail...

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Ultimately, people do internships for one reason- to land a full-time job. Here are the 5 golden rules to make this happen!

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What are they? And why do they hurt so bad (especially as we get older!)? We've got the answers to cure that pounding headache...

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When it comes to money saving, takeaways never factor into a typical student budget because they're a treat, right? Here's where we prove you wrong with some great alternatives...

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University is a rollercoaster of experiences which will change you for the better in ways you may have never noticed... Anna Pitts covers off her top 5

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Finding a graduate job can be a lengthy, tedious task. But, never fear; with an initial time investment you can improve your day to day efficiency dramatically with steps...

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UniversityFunny

University comes with a list of expectations but, in reality not all of them will come about...

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The Graduate Recruitment Bureau are now the proud sponsors of University College London Union's Cross Country and Athletics club. UCLU Cross Country and Athletics is a club for keen distance-runners,...

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WorkFunny

In a parallel universe that's not too distant from our own reality, Made In Chelsea did a special on The Apprentice... YES!

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It's that all-stressy time of piles of work and deadlines a plenty. How are you coping!? Anna Pitts investigates in our new statement report...

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Graduation is a celebration, and what do you have at celebrations? Cake!

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Soon, university will be over, the student bubble you float around in will pop and you'll be left with nothing but fond memories of the past few years - Check out our Top 5 Priorities In Your Final...

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Finding your perfect person and landing your dream job are one and the same. Kind of. Well, the process for getting either is...

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Get a graduate job in Recruitment. Yes that's right, live on the flipside and start recruiting for the people that need jobs, the industry is set to boom!

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EmployabilityMoney

It's the end of January... so how much did you use that new gym membership then? Maybe there is a simpler way to fit fitness around your schedule...

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The selection process of Graduate Schemes is not always a straight forward process - are you well researched on the topic? Do you know what to expect? It's time to break it down, not have a break...

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It's 2014. It's a new year and a fresh start. This year is your year, the year you get your dream job! Here are your five essential New Year's resolutions to make this your best year ever for your...

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Every workplace is a diverse environment. There's a wide mix of cultures, races, religions, genders and sexualities. It should be a safe place, where people feel secure and can be themselves no matter...

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The results are in from our latest poll. Last month we asked How honest are you on your social networking sites?. Over 500 students responded so here are the results...

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You've worked hard your first term, it's been tough for first and third years alike. Christmas is on the horizon and a well-deserved break is in sight (in between all the coursework and revision of...

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Social Media

Posting your 'honest mistakes' on social media is not the smartest bragging move now is it? There has been countless cases of people thinking that their status update or tweet is somehow ring-fenced...

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High-street shops, department stores, cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs are all beginning their search for Christmas holiday staff. In other words, tis the season to start temping...?

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You might be overwhelmed with deadlines recently as the mid-term assessment period approaches at great speed. It can be easy to let it all get on top of you. At some point during the next few weeks...

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Freshers

Fresher's week is over. The almighty wave of fun you've been surfing has broken, giving way to the first week of term. There are proper lectures, reading lists and seminar preparation thrown at you, a...

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Freshers

Everyone bangs on about all the things you should do in Freshers' week - be sociable, make friends, take photos etc etc. But what about the things you shouldn't do? What are the things that should be...

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writing freshers alone

Welcome to freshers week! We're sure by now you are already feeling the effects of the big nights out and crazy campus vibe but sometimes this special week can throw up some issues. Don't worry GRB...

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If you're unsuccessful at interview then the most precious thing you can reap from the situation is interview feedback. The lessons from this self-improvement opportunity are vital so take note as we...

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Are you being selective to be successful? Do you really have the attention to detail needed when applying to jobs? So many students and graduates scatter-gun applications in the hope that they'll pull...

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You've probably been told a million times how important privacy is on social networking sites like Facebook. But that's because IT IS.

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Social Media

Twitter is a great way to get your message and information to the right people quickly and a useful tactic to employ alongside the more intense methods, like trawling of job sites.

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An intern used as a scapegoat for pilot name hoax mistake on national news was fired...

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Consciously or otherwise our first impressions of people, further judgements of them and how we perceive their intelligence, capability and personality are massively influenced by the way they speak.

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WorkFunnyMoney

Orlando had shown all the necessary qualities that it takes to be a successful banker- he was ruthless, determined and focused, so it shouldn't really have been a surprise that Orlando beat the...

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