Where to live? What English cities have to offer you

Moving to a new city or town can be a daunting task, but a little research can increase confidence in defining your choice. Going into the real world can be a freaky endeavor. The ubiquitous emotions of not being ready to set foot into the working world – wishing there was just a little more … Continue reading »

The Road Ahead’s Guide to Trick Questions on Job Interviews

Words and video by Nabillah Akhtar Over the last decade many things have evolved, not only have we witnessed the change from mobile phones to smart phones, dial up internet to broadband yet the ever changing techniques of job interviews. Yes, that’s right. Job interviews and the types of questions asked. A couple of decades ago, … Continue reading »

10 Minutes with… Doctor, Umal Ghori.

Having to deal with sick patients, being ‘on-call’ constantly and managing junior staff members can’t be an easy task; especially when completing a forty eight hour week. Despite this, Umal Ghori has always wanted to be a doctor and she tells The Road Ahead what it took to achieve her life long ambition through higher … Continue reading »

Manchester Fashion designer, Zara Khalique, continues to help community fight crime.

By Nabillah Akhtar If the last five years are anything to go by, young entrepreneur, Zara Khalique, is set to take the world by storm. Not only has she managed to create her own Manchester-based clothing label ‘Dream Factory’, but she has also taken it upon herself to start an online anti-violence campaign, encouraging people to … Continue reading »

10 minutes with…student singer-songwriter Tessa Hunt

By Kezia Buckley Tessa Hunt has been in ska-band Stand out riot playing the electric violin since the tender age of eleven. Now, the 19-year-old is in her first year at the University of Sheffield studying French and Spanish. Tessa, tells The Road Ahead, what it has been like growing up in a band, starting out … Continue reading »

Moving back into the nest: living with mum and dad

Kate Selvaratnam tells Kezia Buckley how she makes it work. Kate Selvaratnam, 22, is a recent graduate of the University of Birmingham having studied English Literature and Drama. She is one of many graduates struggling after university, due to a combination of spiralling property prices, student debts and high youth unemployment. A recent study by … Continue reading »

The Road Ahead’s guide to writing a CV

by James Barber Before you can even think of starting your job search you’ll need a professional and appealing Curriculum Vitae or C.V. as they’re more commonly known. Your CV is a part of the job search that you are in control of, this is a big bonus. Make sure it showcases all your skills, … Continue reading »