Choosing an employer

Choosing the right graduate employer

What to start thinking about when you're picking a graduate employer. It’s one of life’s big choices so you need to be rational, thoughtful and well prepared. Do some simple research so that you don’t just choose your employer on impulse.

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Culture and style: pick a work environment to suit your character

Your place of work needs to be a place where you'll be happy. You'll spend a large proportion of your time there. So, when you're choosing your graduate employer make sure you like the place and the people. Take a look at out tips for testing the culture.

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Research: uncover what graduate employers do

Employer research is central to graduate job-hunting success. It will help you to get a feel for what's going on in an organisation and how it ticks, and you'll respond more knowledgeably to questions on applications and in interviews.

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Location, location, location

Deciding where to live is a key factor in your employment search. Here are the key things to think about.

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Salary FAQs

Whether you want to know what the average graduate starting salary is, or find out which areas of work pay the most, read on to find out more. Being informed can help you when it comes to choosing a job or negotiating your salary.

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Commercial awareness: why business-savvy graduates get jobs with higher salaries

Commercial awareness is fast becoming the buzz phrase among those competing for higher graduate salaries. To impress recruiters, demonstrate your understanding of the business world.

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Help! I want a job but I only have a 2.2

Having a Desmond or a Douglas doesn't have to spoil your chances of getting a decent graduate job. Discover how you can make the best of a 2.2 or third and become a successful candidate.

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