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Five things you need to know before your newspaper or magazine publishing interview
Whether you’re interviewing for an editorial position at a local newspaper or a glossy magazine, there are five ways you can prepare to make sure you impress your interviewers.

Defence IT: graduate area of work
In defence IT, professionals work on projects that aim to protect the security, independence and interests of the UK.


Property video interviews: what you need to know
Don't be caught off-guard by a video interview. Know what to expect from a graduate property video interview and find out what recruiters use video interviews to assess.

‘How do you handle stress?’: Tricky graduate interview question
Find out what recruiters really want to know when they ask questions about how you deal with stress. Learn how your answer can demonstrate your self-awareness, preparation skills, motivation and resilience.

'Give us an example of a time when you faced an ethical dilemma.' Tricky graduate interview question
When you're asked in a graduate job interview to discuss an ethical dilemma you've faced, you need to show both your integrity and your approach to analysing and resolving problems.

'How do you deal with conflict?' Tricky graduate interview question
Here's how to answer questions about handling conflict and tension, and convince your interviewer you could resolve differences constructively.

Green careers: find a graduate job that helps the environment
Do you want a job that will help save the planet? Find out about the range of green careers available and how employers are becoming more environmentally friendly.

Marketing manager (social media): job description
Marketing managers (social media) use platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote brands by posting promotional content and interacting with an existing customer base.

What can I do with a music degree?
Studying music at university prepares you for a wide variety of graduate careers as well as performing or composition, from jobs in the creative industries to teaching and working with children.

Managing up: the ability to make life easier for your boss
As a graduate in your first job, you might not have anybody to manage… apart from your boss. Find out how to manage up and how it will help you succeed.

How to answer off-the-wall interview questions
They’re the job interview questions from Planet Weird, so why do graduate employers use such riddles and how should you respond?

Answering values-based interview questions for graduate jobs
Find out how to prepare for values-based interview questions, which explore whether you are a good match for an employer's values.