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The top nine tricky interview questions and how to answer them
Here's an overview of tough interview questions you might come up against in graduate job interviews, along with tips on how to answer them that will help you manage your nerves.
Four steps towards becoming a future manager with Enterprise Mobility
The winner of the Management Undergraduate of the Year Award reveals what it takes to be a strong manager, including tips for how to build up both your self-confidence and your ability to inspire confidence in others.
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What do employers mean by a well-rounded candidate? Recruiters at Enterprise Mobility let us know
Discover why employers put so much emphasis on gaining well-rounded candidates and how you can show that you fit this description during the recruitment process.
What graduate salary can I expect in an IT job?
Find out what starting salary you could earn on technology graduate schemes and what typical earnings are like for IT professionals at different stages.
How to get a graduate job in a recession
Recession proof your job hunt by following these eight steps, which will help you to face the competition and stay focused.
What is the recruitment process for a graduate job or scheme?
Discover what to expect in the recruitment process for a structured graduate programme or individual graduate job and learn how to succeed in your applications and interviews.
When do graduate scheme applications open and when is the best time to apply?
Find out when graduate job deadlines are, plus when to apply to be in with the best chance of getting a place on a graduate scheme starting in the autumn after you finish your degree.
How to prepare ahead of application season - tips and actions
While there’s still some time until the application season comes around, it’s never too early to start preparing. We spoke to our early career experts and asked them for their top tips to enter the application season with confidence and make the most out of it. Here’s what they had to say:
Public relations (PR) officer: job description
Public relations officers use a wide range of media to build and sustain a positive public image for brands and other clients.
The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile
Building a strong LinkedIn profile page is the first step towards using the online network to find job opportunities (or be found for jobs) and to grow your professional network. We guide you through what you need to include and how you should approach each section.
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‘Why Bank of America?’ How graduates and students should answer this question
The US-based bank likes to ask applicants ‘Why Bank of America?’ or a variation of this key motivational question; such as ‘Why do you want to work for Bank of America and this specific division?’. Read on for tips on crafting your response.
Psychometric tests: what they are and why graduates need to know about them
Psychometric tests are a staple of the graduate recruitment process. This guide contains the keys to passing them along with links to free practice tests and resources.
