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Do A levels matter for jobs?
When graduates enter the labour market, one question often concerns them: Do A levels matter for jobs, even after graduating from university? This is a common anxiety, especially for those whose A-level results don't reflect their true potential or ambition.
What is a spring week, insight day or insight programme?
We answer your FAQs on insight days, spring weeks and the other types of introductory work experience that provide a glimpse into working life for first-year university students among others.
The best and worst reasons to do further study in banking and investment
Taking your study to the next level is a popular choice and the huge array of different postgraduate finance courses on offer means that you can tailor your study as you see fit. But is it right for you?
How to write a cover letter for an investment banking role
Applicants for graduate banking and investment positions far outnumber the vacancies available, but a well written covering letter will make you stand out from the crowd.
How to tackle Bank of America interview questions for graduate roles
You’ll typically be asked competency-based, technical and motivational questions at a Bank of America interview. Discover our tips on approaching your answers, as well as other potential Bank of America interview questions.
Customer service skills and how to demonstrate them
Customer service skills are vital for graduates seeking a job in many different sectors. Find out what customer service skills are and how to demonstrate them to prospective employers.
How to write a graduate CV for retail banking, insurance and actuary jobs
Showing on your CV that you can exceed targets and build good relationships will make you a graduate that financial services employers want to interview.
A graduate job in investment banking or insurance: which should I choose?
What are the differences between graduate jobs in investment banking and insurance and how do you work out which one is best for you?
The top skills retail banking, insurance and actuarial employers want
To get a graduate job in financial services you need to convince recruiters that you have the skills to do the job well. But which of your skills should you be making a big deal of in your applications and interviews?
What's it like to work in audit at PwC?
Shuyan Liu describes working as a graduate in PwC’s London Audit team and explains why tact, tenacity and critical thinking are key attributes in her role.
The PwC graduate application process explained
We take you through how to apply to PwC and how to succeed at each stage of the Big 4 firm's graduate recruitment process.
Which accountancy specialisation should you choose?
Can you practise discretion and build good working relationships based on trust? Perhaps you should consider a career in tax. Or do you have the inquisitiveness and sound judgment of a detective? Forensics probably appeals. How do you decide which will suit you best?
