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'What is your most significant achievement?' Tricky graduate interview question
You don't have to brag to answer this classic tricky interview question, but you do need to talk about an achievement you're genuinely proud of.

How women can break into banking and investment
There are plenty of events designed to introduce high-achieving female undergraduates to careers in banking and investment.

Beat the competition for investment banking graduate jobs
Banking and investment careers are highly sought after by graduates. If you want to improve your chances of getting a foot in the door, here’s what you need to know about beating the competition.

Headhunting: area of work
In a graduate career as a headhunter you’ll aim to hire the best executives in the business.

What you need to know before your investment banking interview
Got an interview for a graduate job or internship at an investment bank coming up? Find out the five things you need to know to prepare for your big day, whether it is in person or virtual.

How to get your first job in fashion design, by a John Lewis fashion designer
Elena King, assistant fashion designer with John Lewis Partnership and former graduate at Abercrombie & Fitch, reveals her best tips for securing a job in a competitive industry.

Applying for an investment graduate job? Write a covering letter you can bank on
Applicants for graduate banking and investment positions far outnumber the vacancies available, but a well written covering letter will make you stand out from the crowd.

Can extracurricular activities help you get an investment banking graduate job?
According to graduates who landed analyst roles with the likes of Nomura, Morgan Stanley, Citi and Goldman Sachs – yes they can.

Getting a graduate job when you have dyslexia
Find out about the adjustments employers can make to the application process and how to present dyslexia as an asset.

How to shine in your work experience interview
Interview coming up for an internship or work placement? Know what to expect and what’s expected of you with our tips on how to prepare for an internship interview.

Your work experience options: shadowing, internship and much more
‘What work experience do I need on my CV to get a graduate job?’ is a question we are often asked. And we always answer that it's not all, or at least not only, about internships and placements.

Work experience tips: what to do on the first day of your internship
Managed to get yourself an internship or other workplace experience? Congratulations! Check out our essential tips to ensure your first few days go smoothly.