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A student's guide to virtual internships in the UK
Discover how a virtual internship differs from an in-person one, along with where to find virtual internships and how you can make the most of virtual work experience.


Five tips for getting an industrial placement with John Lewis or Waitrose
Learn the qualities and skills you'll need to demonstrate during the recruitment process for an industrial placement with the John Lewis Partnership, and get expert advice on how to do so.

How to answer IBM interview questions
Find out what to expect from IBM interview questions and read our advice on how to answer them, including 'Why do you want to work for IBM?'.

Graduates: what to expect from IBM's application process
The initial stages of IBM's application process may seem fairly simple, but don't get complacent. You need to show that you have the skills and qualities that IBM seeks.

Six ways to improve your teaching application
Applying for teacher training is a huge and exciting step. However, there are a number of things that you can be working on to help strengthen your application and get you one step closer to the classroom.


How to get a job working with the homeless
Get an idea of what it’s like to work with the homeless, along with the skills and experience you’ll need.

EY 101: your top questions about the graduate application process answered
The application process for EY contains five key steps: the online application, online assessments, EY job simulation test, the virtual experience day and a final interview. We asked Megan Brook, a recruitment adviser at EY, to answer five top FAQs about the process.


Graduate scheme applications to Barratt: tips to impress the house builder
What does Barratt’s graduate application process involve and what do recruiters want to see in your application, assessments and interviews? We spoke to a Barratt recruiter to find out.

Discover a career with Thames Water
Thames Water recruiters and recent hires talk about a career with the company entails and what its values are when dealing with the world’s most precious resource.


Client relationship manager: job description
Client relationship management involves developing long-term relationships to maximise sales opportunities.

Media sales executive: job description
If you enjoy working closely with clients and colleagues and have strong influencing skills, the role of media sales executive might be for you. Discover what candidates need in terms of skills and experience, as well as what the position entails.


Account executive: job description
Discover what’s involved in a career as an account executive, including potential differences you might find between this and a career in client relationship management.
