Choosing an employer

Culture and style

Pick a work environment to suit your character

Location, location, location

Deciding where to live is a key factor in your employment search

Make the most of recruitment fairs

There will be lots of careers and recruitment fairs on campus, and they are a great place to hunt for jobs. But if you just show up on the day, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of possible employers and miss the stand that's vital for your future career. Follow this step-by-step guide to help you make the most of the opportunity.

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.

The recruitment consultancy lowdown

8 top tips to using recruitment consultants

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...

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.

On the hunt for a job? Culture vultures are best at picking employers

Are you job-hunting right now? Are you about to research a whole number of employers? Many recruiters look pretty similar but a bit of scratching around can unearth the subtle differences that come from ‘company culture’ and enable you to better target your CVs and applications.

Choosing the right graduate employer

What to start thinking about when you're picking an 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.

Jobs that don't need suits - where every day is 'dress down' What's the average graduate starting salary? Find out here Insider reports from employees. Get the inside track before you apply