Skip to main content

Don't just sit there, go for it

Summer breaks don't need to be just two weeks in the sun. You can get out of your rut, gain some new skills and come back with a new sense of purpose. Cath Janes tells you how

There's nothing like a summer holiday to put your job into perspective. Suddenly you realise that your career is doing you as much good as a smack in the face with a pen pot. The manic hours, the back-breaking workload, your inane colleagues. Just like that you decide that you are ready for a career change.
"When Monday brings sickness, unhappiness and questioning, it's time to move on," says Felix Wetzel of recruitment website Jobsite. "The important point is recognising that change is due and having the confidence to make the move. Go with your heart and believe in yourself."

Thank goodness, then, that the summer months are stuffed with opportunities for jacking in the day job. Here are some of the best.
Read full story here

the grb team grb author

Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB) is the UK's highest review-rated graduate recruitment consultancy. Every day our teams of sector-specific experts get contacted by major graduate recruiters, SMEs and start-ups who are looking for high calibre university students and graduates.

Latest Blog Posts

Careers Advice

In today’s data-driven world, analytics roles are among the most exciting and rewarding career paths for graduates. Whether you’re passionate about problem-solving, uncovering trends, or making sense...

Read more
Careers Advice

Embarking on a career in accountancy is one of the smartest moves a graduate can make. With finance being the backbone of every business, there’s always a demand for fresh talent who can work with...

Read more

STEM graduates – Discover why Ark Teacher Training is the exciting, rewarding, and financially smart route to teaching STEM!

Read more