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CVs and covering letters for event management jobs: five top tips
Show that you and event management are suited to each other, right from the first stages of the recruitment process.

'Describe a time when you had to be an effective decision maker.' Tricky graduate interview question
What are graduate employers really looking for when they ask if you are an effective decision maker? What examples of your decision-making skills do they want to see? Learn how to show recruiters that you are effective when it comes to making decisions.

The top skills you need to be a solicitor
Show law recruiters you have what it takes to be a successful solicitor by including these essential skills in your applications.

How to write a cover letter for an internship
Discover how to structure a strong covering letter for work experience based on a simple template.

How to become a solicitor
Take a peek at the road ahead if you wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

How to show your passion for technology in your IT graduate application
Nearly all graduate roles at technology companies will ask you to prove just how much you love technology in your application. We spoke to an IT recruiter for advice on how best to do this.

Midwife: job description
Midwives deliver babies and provide antenatal and postnatal advice, care and support to women, their babies, their partners and families.

Paramedic: job description
Paramedics provide specialist care and treatment to patients who have been involved in accidents, emergencies or other crises.

Why extracurricular activities will help you get hired
Extracurricular activities are crucial if you want to boost your graduate career prospects. Discover the best hobbies to put on your CV, along with tips on how to gain even more employability skills from them.

Eight ways to spend your long university summers (and get a job at the end)
Whether you want to bolster your CV, make some extra cash or just try something new, there are plenty of ways you can have fun over the summer and still aid your graduate job prospects.

Journalist: job description
Journalists research, write, edit and file news stories, features and articles. Their pieces are used on television and radio or within magazines, journals and newspapers, most of which will be both in print and online.

Travel agent: job description
Travel agents are responsible for helping members of the public select and organise their ideal holiday on a limited budget.