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Top video interview tips from law recruiters
The use of video interviews is gaining momentum in training contract recruitment. A graduate recruiter at Bristows tells us why the firm has introduced digital interviews into its hiring process – and her top video interview tips and techniques.

Manufacturing toolmaker: job description
A manufacturing toolmaker produces, modifies and repairs the tools used in the manufacturing process.

Crystallographer: job description
Crystallography is a branch of science that examines crystal forms of materials that form crystalline compounds. It generates knowledge that is used to make exciting advances in fields such as medicine, electronics and manufacturing, and can also be used to support patent applications.

What you can do if you don’t have a property internship
Internships aren’t the only way for you to get a graduate surveying job. There are many other ways to develop the skills and knowledge that employers want, even during a pandemic.

Nanoscientist: job description
Nanoscience is a relatively new branch of the physical sciences and is ideal for scientists who want to focus in on the small details. Nanoscientists often specialise in the industrial or engineering fields, pure research or medical nanotechnology.

Paralegal work: the key to a training contract or a career in its own right
There are many reasons to apply for a paralegal role after you graduate from your law degree or conversion course. We asked two graduates at FSP and a trainee solicitor at Mills & Reeve about the benefits of paralegal work and whether it can be a stepping stone to a training contract.

How can I talk about Brexit in a training contract interview?
We interviewed partners at commercial law firms to find out how their legal areas of practice are likely to be affected by Brexit. Read their predictions below to help prepare for interviews and conversations on your vacation schemes.

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.

An overview of a mini-pupillage
Find out what the average day on mini-pupillage involves from Sarah Clarke’s account of her time at 3PB.

Health informatics: graduate area of work
Manage and develop the data and IT systems that are used by healthcare providers and hospitals. Sam Harper from TPP explains more about graduate careers in health informatics.

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.