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Graduate careers in international development
Find out what's required to work in international development, what working in this sector is like and what our top tips are to start off your career in the field.
Sources of support for entrepreneurs
Discover the support available for student and graduate entrepreneurs, whether you’ve already launched a start-up up or are just curious about whether you might enjoy doing this one day.
Go to town on retail research: what you can learn from visiting stores
Store visits can improve your knowledge of the company you’re applying to, its competitors and trends in the sector. This will provide you with greater commercial awareness and knowledge of the retailer (as well as a new pair of shoes).
Seven steps to starting a business
Get to grips with the basics of how to start your own business as a graduate by reading our seven-step guide.
Moving back home after uni: how to make it easier for everyone
Eight tips – from recent graduates and a parent – to help you out with this phase of graduate life.
From fundraising to Housing First: working with the homeless
We hear from two employees at St Mungo’s about what it’s like to work for a homelessness charity and how you can get a job in this area through volunteering and networking.
Careers as a DJ
Here’s what you need to know to kick-start a career as a DJ, whether it be on the radio, in a nightclub or for weddings and parties.
Creative careers for graduates
Find out about jobs in the creative industries and learn how both arts and science degrees can lead to careers where you use your creativity.
Entrepreneurship and business terminology busted
Get to grips with the terminology you need to know to start your own business, from angel investors and equity to pitches and patents.
Your retail graduate CV: template and tips
Whether you’re looking for a position as a merchandiser, buyer or retail manager, take a look at our retail CV examples and follow our guide to find out how to write a CV for a retail graduate job.
Which referees should I choose for my postgraduate application?
Selecting the right referees for your postgraduate application form is essential to being successful.
Diary of a PGCE student
We asked Sylvia, an initial teacher trainee, to tell us about her week-to-week experiences in university and on her school placements during her PGCE year.
