Applications and interviews

Tips for a good graduate technical CV

For some graduate developer, software and programming jobs you'll more likely apply to employers using a CV and covering letter. A good structure that brings out your key technical competences and soft skills is what’s needed.

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Be an intelligent graduate job-hunter: research IT employers

Researching IT employers is your first step towards graduate job-hunting success. Show you're smart and follow our advice to make yourself the graduate recruiters' choice.

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What IT employers want from graduates

Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, enthusiasm, organisation... Five of the most important general skills technology recruiters expect to see in successful graduates.

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Online applications for technology graduate schemes

Need to apply online? Follow our eight steps to making online applications and boost your chances of getting onto an IT graduate scheme.

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Tech sector graduate assessment centres: you could all be winners

Assessment centres, they're not a competition; you have to work with other graduates. So, how can you stand out? It's all about knowing how recruiters will put you to the test and letting your best self come through.

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The seven pillars of graduate technical interviews

Seven things every technical graduate should know about technical interviews.

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Graduate tips: two graduates talk about their technical interview experiences

Graduate software engineer Kunal Mittal, and Peter Zeidman, an analyst programmer share their technical interview tips and secrets of success.

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Commercial awareness: it’s essential for graduate jobs in IT

You may be technically skilled, but commercial awareness could be the deciding factor on whether you get the job. Graduate recruiter Jessica Davies explains what it is and why it’s needed in IT.

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Can recruitment agencies get you a graduate IT job?

Using recruitment agencies can add another layer to your strategy for hunting out graduate technical jobs. Find out how to use them effectively and make the most of their services.

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