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Changing or leaving your course
Our practical advice will help you consider the options before leaving or changing your course and understand the steps involved to make the right decisions.
How to write a covering letter for a property graduate job
A poorly composed covering letter in property is a missed opportunity to show off the graduate (or intern) behind the application and demonstrate key abilities you need to work in the industry. Read our guide to what to include – and some easy mistakes to avoid.
What to do if you don’t find an IT internship
No luck with your technology summer internship applications? There’s plenty you can still do with your university holiday to develop vital skills in other ways.
Property graduate assessment centres: what to expect
Wondering what happens on a property graduate assessment day? We’ve put together this guide to the activities typically involved and how to prepare, plus advice from recruiters themselves on how to do well on the day.
Financial software development: graduate area of work
Financial software development requires skilled developers and programmers. It's a great option for smart graduate computer scientists who want to work in financial technology, but don’t necessarily want to work for a bank.
Public sector IT: graduate area of work
The public sector recruits graduates from every degree background. The focus is on implementing IT systems that will provide better services to the community.
Hardware development: graduate area of work
Hardware development jobs for technology graduates can be found in a range of sectors, from telecoms to defence.
Web development and e-commerce: graduate area of work
All serious organisations have a web presence and conduct large chunks of business via the internet. Find out how graduates can kick off a career in this technology sector that has truly come of age.
Financial services IT: graduate area of work
Financial services is a different working environment to the traditional technology firm. The London Stock Exchange Group gives graduates an overview of IT careers in this sector.
Professional services IT: graduate area of work
IT graduates working for professional services firms help other business organisations protect their information systems and meet compliance standards in their financial reporting and processes.
Investment banking technology: graduate area of work
Investment banking technology is one of the most fast-paced graduate career options in IT. Technology is central to a bank's success and these commercial giants have to continually develop their technology to compete and survive.
Industry/manufacturing IT: graduate area of work
IT jobs in industry and manufacturing require graduates with strong technology skills in disciplines such as software engineering, network engineering, software development and computer science. You'll also need good commercial awareness.
