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Grad careers and job fulfilment

What’s a 35k salary if you hate your job? Job fulfilment is becoming more important in the world of grad careers... read on to discover what it is and how to make sure you get it.

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Jobs that offer big money

There are loads of roles out there that will turn your degree into big money. Unsurprisingly, most of these are in the financial sector. Here's a quick summary...

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Jobs with big prospects

Some job roles offer more opportunities for progression than others. For high-fliers there are plenty of options that will help you climb the ladder fast. Take a quick tour...

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Big fun jobs for graduates

Not everyone wants money or status. Some roles offer different types of reward such as job fulfilment, satisfaction and enjoyability. Here's a few to get you thinking...

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If you want a job where you needn’t wear a suit...

If you’re seeking a graduate job that is more jeans and trainers than pinstripes and brogues there are a few places you can look, as well as others best avoided. Read on to find out about careers that might (ha ha) suit you better...

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Career choices for language graduates

Travelling the world, chatting up the locals on holiday, getting a great job – languages open a thousand doors, so why don't language graduates know what to do for a career?

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What jobs can I do with an arts degree?

While a degree in engineering or nursing can set you on your career path from day one, arts degrees rarely have a strong vocational focus. However, an arts qualification is a way into a whole host of careers.

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Starting your own business

More graduates are considering self-employment after graduation – and why not? If you have ambition and a decent idea, it could be worth a go. You have less to lose, you’re used to working antisocial hours and, it can beat working for someone else.

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Don't panic! It's never too late to start your job-hunt

If you've been putting off your job-hunt because you don't know where to begin, now is the time to take stock.

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Matching yourself to the job

It's not all about whether you are right for the job, but also whether the job is right for you. Finding a career that suits your skills and values will save a lot of time and heartache when it comes to filling in application forms.

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Top of the jobs: the top five sectors for graduate jobs

This is a handy guide to the five sectors that recruit the largest number of university leavers onto their graduate schemes, based on information from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) biannual report.

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