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Acceptance and rejection

How to handle job offers

Being offered a graduate job is one of those great moments in life: you feel wanted and the future has more certainty. However, how do you deal with accepting or declining an offer, and what happens if you get more than one?

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Coping with rejection

Your interview went well and you thought the job was in the bag... but you've just heard that you didn't get it. Read on to find out how to cope with job interview rejection, turn the situation around and use it to your advantage.

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Getting feedback from graduate recruiters

If your graduate job application is rejected after the interview or assessment centre day, you may find contacting the recruiter to ask for feedback will help you succeed next time.

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A student's tale of job rejection

Sometimes it’s your peers who can help you the most and make you realise that you are not alone. We asked a graduate about how they cope with getting letters of rejection.

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Negotiating a better package for your new job

If you make it through the test and convince your interviewers of your fantastic worth, a job offer may be just around the corner and you face having to talk about the nitty-gritty: your financial value.

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Starting a new job

Starting a new job can be quite daunting. With university fast becoming a distant memory, settling into working life can take a bit of getting used to. Here are some guidelines to help ease the transition.

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