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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.
Statistician: job description
Statisticians collect, analyse, interpret and report on data.
Last-minute interview confidence boost: if you don't feel it, fake it!
We've collected some expert tips in case you need a last-minute confidence boost before your graduate job interview.
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?
Employers talk about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
targetjobs hosted diversity representatives from a network of major employers to talk about the importance of being able to be yourself at work.
What is the recruitment process for a graduate job or scheme?
Discover what to expect in the recruitment process for a structured graduate programme or individual graduate job and learn how to succeed in your applications and interviews.
Can I get into finance without a finance degree?
It’s possible to get into a finance career with any degree subject, though this is easier with some employers than others.
Digital marketing: graduate area of work
Digital marketing uses new media, such as the internet, to promote companies' products and services. If you have a passion for digital media this could be the perfect career for you.
Impressing in quantity surveying and building surveying technical interviews
You may be tested on your technical knowledge during graduate quantity surveying or building surveying job interviews or assessment centre exercises. Read on for some practice questions and advice on how to answer them.
Retail merchandiser: job description
Retail merchandisers work closely with company buyers to maximise profitability by predicting and monitoring sales trends and accurately controlling stock levels.
'Give an example of a time when you showed initiative.' Tricky graduate interview question
When employers ask you about using your initiative, what are they really trying to find out… and how do you begin to answer such a broad question? Our example answers will put you on the right track.
Pupillage applications research checklist
You'll need to do a thorough job of researching barristers' chambers before applying for a training place to launch your graduate career at the Bar.
