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Choosing an employer

Culture and style: pick the work environment that suits 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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Make time for employer research

Whether you’re preparing for applications and interviews, or weighing up who you want to work for, employer research is central to job-hunting success. It can seem like an unending task, so we’ve got some tips to help you focus on the right things.

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Location, location, location

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

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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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