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Job-hunting in a downturn

Hunting for graduate jobs in 2009 may be a bruising experience. Here are some tips and advice to help you improve your chances and survive the crunch.

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Top tips for troubled times

Jane Pooler, a careers adviser from the Careers Advisory Service at Imperial College London, offers some expert advice to help graduates deal with the uncertainties of job-hunting in a recession.

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Job hunting checklist: simple steps to success

Make life easy for yourself. There’s a whole industry built around careers advice but follow the five basic points below and you’ll be well on your way to landing a job.

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Fit job-hunting into your final year: quick tips

Final years are frantic enough without adding careers to the mix. But however tempted you are to leave it until after graduation, squeezing some time into your schedule now will put you ahead of the pack when it comes to finding your graduate job.

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Use your careers service to boost your chances of getting a job

Your university’s careers service houses loads of information and resources that you can use to explore careers, work experience, further study options and more. Find out how to make the most of yours.

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Seek hidden graduate jobs and ye shall find

If you know where to look you can find a huge range of roles for graduates that haven’t been widely advertised. Here’s how to start your hunt for those elusive hidden jobs.

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How to make the most of recruitment fairs

Graduate careers fairs are a great way to meet recruiters, find out more about employers and industries, and hunt for jobs. Read on for tips on how to get organised to make the most of your time and to enjoy all the fun of the fair.

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Graduate fairs and events 2009

Careers and work experience fairs are great opportunities to meet with graduate recruiters and find out more about different employers and professions. Take a look at the list of events the TARGETjobs team will be attending. Seek us out and you’ll be able to pick up publications and job-hunting tips.

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How your first job can set you up for the future

The first job you choose can influence your chances of moving up to a second, more senior position. Take a look at our tips so that you know what you really want and can get started on making your career plans.

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Networking: tips to help you get talking and get information

Networking is one of those terms that gets bandied around by job-hunters, recruiters and careers advisers alike. It sounds very important, but what does it involve? Find tips to help you broaden your circle of influence, and get insider career information or maybe even a job.

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The recruitment consultancy lowdown

8 top tips to using recruitment consultants

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After graduation: alternatives to getting a job

Diving straight into a job suits some graduates, but for others it’s the last thing on their mind. Whether you want to be self-employed, take a break, travel or do further study, there is an alternative to getting a job.

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Manage your online reputation: social networking and recruitment

Social networks are great tools for keeping in touch with your friends and family, but did you know that recruiters use them too? With this in mind, we’ve looked at how you can manage your online reputation and use social networks to your advantage when searching for your graduate job.

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Advice on staying in the UK for international students

International students can apply to remain in the UK for two years after graduating under the UK Border Agency’s new points-based system. Our guide to the UK’s changing immigration rules provides a brief introduction to the scheme and advises you on how to find out more about gaining permission to launch your career in the UK.

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