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What skills and competencies do you need for a career in HR?
Interested in a graduate career in human resources (HR)? Find out what skills you need to get started, why they’re essential and how you can develop them while you’re studying.
Marine engineer: job description
Marine engineers design and maintain the systems and components that power ships and boats. They also work on oil rigs and marine energy sites such as off-shore wind farms.
How to get a graduate job if you have a disability
If you are wondering about whether to disclose a disability or long-term health condition, how to ask for reasonable adjustments or simply how to be an outstanding candidate, disability expert Helen Cooke has some advice.
Building services engineering graduate jobs: how to get one
Stuart Hill, a principal engineer at Mott MacDonald with 12 years’ experience, explains what a building services engineer does – and shares what he seeks in graduate recruits.
Why you should seek an innovative employer, by MBDA
What is innovation in the workplace and why should graduates search for an innovative employer when job hunting? Two engineers from defence engineering company MBDA explain.
How to get a job in procurement, by Kerry graduates
More employers than ever seem to be offering graduate schemes in procurement – but what does a buyer in a procurement team do? Two graduates from Kerry Group reveal all.
Secretary: job description
Secretaries and administrators play a supportive role in organisations where they are employed to undertake a variety of administrative tasks.
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What is (and how do I get) a training contract or qualifying work experience?
Discover all you need to know about getting the work-based element of qualifying as a solicitor – known as a law training contract or qualifying work experience.
Is human resources a good career choice for you?
Discover whether a career in human resources is right for you, by exploring some of the many areas in which you could work, the tasks involved, the skills you’ll need and how you could progress.
Influencing skills: inspiring confidence in others
If a graduate job involves project management, teamwork or working with clients, recruiters are likely to seek influencing skills. But what are influencing skills?
Sales executive: job description
Sales executives promote products and services to clients and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximising profits.
Research scientist: job description
Research scientists are responsible for designing, undertaking and analysing information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.
