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Completing an internship abroad: your options explained
Seeking an internship abroad? Whether you want to be two metres from a beach or at the centre of global commerce, there will be something for you.
Working in South Korea
You’ll need a work visa to get a job in South Korea. Find out how to increase your chances of applying successfully to work in South Korea.
Working in Japan
Japan has the world’s third largest economy, and working in one of its growing industry sectors could get your career off to a strong start. Discover what it’s like to work there and read our tips on finding and securing a job in Japan.
Gap year ideas and how to plan a year out after graduating
We present a range of gap year ideas for recent graduates that’ll also boost your career prospects and suggest an overview of how to plan them.
A student's guide to virtual internships in the UK
Discover how a virtual internship differs from an in-person one, along with where to find virtual internships and how you can make the most of virtual work experience.
Extracurricular activities that will develop your IT skills
Getting skilled in a way that IT employers like doesn’t have to be a chore. Here's how to make tech your hobby at university and gain valuable experience in the process.
How to find an industrial placement for your IT degree
Get an IT sandwich placement or industrial placement to boost your chances of getting a graduate job in the tech sector. Anyone studying computer science or a technology-related degree needs to follow this advice in their placement applications.
Prove you've got the soft skills IT professionals need
Impressive technical skills are all very well, but if you can't work effectively as a team or communicate concepts to clients, how does that help your employer’s business? IT graduates need ‘soft skills’ too.
Technical interview tips for graduates, by graduates
What should you expect at a technical interview for a graduate technology job? A graduate software engineer and analyst programmer share their advice.
Online applications for technology graduate schemes
Do these seven things before clicking 'submit' on your application form for an IT graduate job or internship. Rushing your application is unlikely to get you the desired result.
Cyber security specialist: job description
Cyber security specialists protect organisations’ IT systems from hacks, malware and other attacks by cyber criminals.
Software developer: job description
Software developers build and maintain programs, applications and websites.
