Job hunting decisions and tips
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The top ten employers with commercial graduate schemes and internships
Which are the most popular graduate employers that offer commercial and business opportunities? Our survey says...
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How to get a job in procurement, by Kerry graduates
More employers than ever seem to be offering graduate schemes in procurement – but what does a buyer in a procurement team do? Two graduates from Kerry Group reveal all.
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What to expect on your graduate management training scheme
Training, qualifications, starting salaries, the highs, the lows and what happens next: what joining a management graduate scheme is like.
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Extracurricular activities that boost your business and management CV
Your extracurricular activities can make you stand out when applying for commercial, management and leadership graduate programmes.
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How to get a graduate job in management
How graduates can start a career in management from day one: we look at the entry routes, the best career sectors to investigate, the skills and experience needed, the starting salaries and more.
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Careers for business students at Cummins: five roles to consider
An engineering company like Cummins does not just hire engineers. There are a number of career opportunities for business students too. Hear from current placement students about five business job roles you could apply for.
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Can graduates make good managers straight out of university?
Many graduates applying for management schemes worry that they haven't got the knowledge and experience to be taken seriously by their team members. But this fear is groundless, according to Kate Hurles, head of graduate development at Spicerhaart Residential Lettings.
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Business graduate jobs, schemes and roles explained
‘I want a career in business’ is something many graduates say, but what exactly is a ‘business’ job and how do you get your career started?
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Event management skills and how to get them: work experience and extracurriculars to boost your CV
Katie Thomas, events delivery manager at Group GTI, explains how to ensure your non-academic experiences impress recruiters in the events industry.
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What is the difference between a management consultancy role and management in a business context?
What’s the difference between management consultancy and management in a business context? Are you more suited to a business management or consultant job?
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Public sector security or private sector salary? Will where you work affect your graduate management career?
Public or private sector management? We examine whether your salary, training and career development will be affected by your choice of employer.
Applications
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Answering application form questions for management graduate schemes
Discover how to answer the most common application form questions asked of trainee managers and, just as importantly, how to navigate the online ability tests.
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CVs and covering letters for event management jobs: five top tips
Show that you and event management are suited to each other, right from the first stages of the recruitment process.
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How to big up your leadership experience on your graduate management CV
How do you persuade the graduate recruiter reading your CV that you are ready for a graduate management role? It’s all in the way you sell your story.
Interviews and assessment centres
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How to answer interview questions for graduate management jobs
You’ve applied for a trainee management scheme and they’ve called you to interview. What questions might they ask and how should you prepare?
Interview questions
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Interview questions for graduate events jobs: how to prepare to answer them
If you’re looking to begin a graduate career in events, here are ten common interview questions and how to make sure you're ready for them.
Skills and competencies
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The top skills wanted in trainee managers
For graduate management jobs, having the right skills is more highly valued than your degree subject. We look at what skills you need and how to get them.
Internships and placements
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Business management internships: how to get one
Where can you find a business management internship? How do you apply? What can you do to improve your chances of getting one? We reveal all.
Job descriptions
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Office manager: job description
Office managers are responsible for the efficient functioning of an office through a range of administrative, financial and managerial tasks.
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Business analyst: job description
Business analysts work with organisations to help them improve their processes and systems. They conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems and help to introduce these systems to businesses and their clients.
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Heritage manager: job description
Heritage managers conserve, manage and provide access to heritage sites such as historic buildings, landscapes, museums and ancient monuments.
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Public house manager: job description
Public house managers are responsible for overseeing the running and profitability of pubs and for managing their employees.
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Company secretary: job description
Company secretaries provide administrative support and guidance to company directors.
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Statistician: job description
Statisticians collect, analyse and interpret quantitative data.
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Operational researcher: job description
Operational researchers provide the quantitative and qualitative information that improves strategies, decision-making and processes.
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Hotel manager: job description
Hotel managers are responsible for managing employees and for planning, marketing , coordinating and administering hotel services such as catering and accommodation facilities.
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Records manager: job description
Records managers are responsible for accurately, securely and effectively managing information received and produced by a wide range of public and private sector organisations.
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Wedding planner: job description
Do you want to be the brains behind a couple’s ‘big day’? If your answer is ‘I do!’ then wedding planning could be the job for you.
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Tourist information manager: job description
Tourist information managers and officers manage services that promote and supply information to the general public about local and regional visitor attractions, accommodation, transport, amenities and events.
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Outdoor pursuits manager: job description
Outdoor pursuits managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to providing instruction on a variety of outdoor activities including horse riding, mountaineering, caving, cycling and water sports.
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Interpreter: job description
Interpreters convert speech in one language to another, which can include sign language.
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Catering manager: job description
Catering managers are responsible for planning, administering and supervising an organisation's catering operations and services.
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Environmental manager: job description
Environmental managers are responsible for overseeing the environmental performance of private and public sector organisations and for developing, implementing and monitoring environmental strategies that promote sustainable development.
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Personal assistant: job description
Personal assistants work for managers and executives (or sometimes for wealthy or celebrity individuals and families), undertaking a variety of administrative tasks.
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Leisure centre manager: job description
Leisure centre managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to sports, leisure, health and fitness.
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Charities administrator: job description
Administrators work for charities, voluntary and non-profit-making organisations on a variety of communications, financial and human resources tasks.
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Translator: job description
Translation requires the individual to accurately convey the meaning of written words from one language to another.
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Agricultural consultant: job description
Agricultural consultants are specialist advisers who provide technical, commercial and financial advice and information to farming, agricultural and public sector staff.
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Bid manager: job description
Bid managers are in charge of the proposals or submissions companies make to win a new contract.
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Logistics/distribution manager: job description
Logistics managers or distribution managers are responsible for coordinating the storage, transportation and delivery of goods.
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Restaurant manager: job description
Restaurant managers are responsible for overseeing the efficient running and profitability of restaurants and for managing their employees.
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Fitness centre manager: job description
Fitness centre managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to physical fitness.
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Agricultural manager: job description
Agricultural managers – also known as farm managers – are responsible for making sure that work happens on farm estates.
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Sales executive: job description
Sales executives promote products and services to clients and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximising profits.
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Warehouse manager: job description
Warehouse managers are responsible for organising the safe and efficient receipt, storage and despatch of warehoused goods.
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Arts administrator: job description
Arts administrators organise, promote and support artistic performances and exhibitions.
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Secretary: job description
Secretaries and administrators play a supportive role in organisations where they are employed to undertake a variety of administrative tasks.
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Health service manager: job description
Health service managers are responsible for the strategic, financial and day-to-day management of hospital and community health services and general practitioner (GP) practices.
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Project manager: job description
Project managers are responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of a project.
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Event manager: job description
When everything’s in full swing, this role can be exciting – but the behind-the-scenes planning and organisation is equally essential to events management.
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Civil Service administrator: job description
Civil service administrative officers form the biggest group of UK government staff. They're responsible for day-to-day operational work that keeps the country running smoothly.
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Bilingual secretary: job description
Bilingual or multilingual secretaries are employed to use their foreign language skills for a variety of administrative and secretarial purposes.
