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How to write the perfect engineering CV and cover letter
Use our engineering CV and covering letter examples and our advice to help you fine tune your own CVs and covering letters.
'How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks?' Tricky graduate interview question
Find out how to crack interview questions about your time management techniques and the kind of examples you might give in your answer.
'Why do you want to work for us?' Application and interview answers IT companies want
‘Why do you want to work here?’ is an almost-guaranteed question for any graduate IT job. It's actually several questions rolled into one so here are the good (and bad) approaches to answering this common IT graduate application and interview question.
How to advance your career with online courses
Online courses are a great way to develop new skills, learn more about a topic and move your career in the right direction.
What are the best paying jobs for graduates?
Find out the UK’s average graduate salary, the highest paying graduate jobs and how your degree discipline could affect your earning potential.
How to showcase your commercial awareness in IT applications and assessment centres
You may be technically skilled, but commercial awareness could be the deciding factor on whether you get the job. Graduate recruiter Jessica Davies explains what it is and why it’s needed in IT.
Virtual assessment centres: what to expect and how to succeed
We reveal everything you need to know about virtual assessment days and give you our top tips on performing at your best – with insights from Thames Water among other employers.
The benefits of working in information technology
Working in IT boasts advantages that are worth talking about. Here’s why graduates should consider technology jobs, with or without an IT-related degree.
The graduate's guide to assessment centres
Find out why graduate employers use assessment and selection days, what exercises to expect and how to show you're the right candidate for the job.
Research scientist: job description
Research scientists are responsible for designing, undertaking and analysing information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
How do I get a graduate job in science, research and development?
Everything you need to know about graduate jobs with science employers and technology companies. Whether you want to know if postgraduate study will improve your options, or simply find out what your options are, you can find careers advice here.
What can I do with a physics degree?
Physics students are trained to analyse evidence and handle equations. This way of thinking can be applied to many job roles, giving them the option of working in a range of industries.
