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'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.
What are the top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate?
Have you got the key skills graduate employers look for? You'll need to give examples of these essential competencies in your job applications and interviews to impress recruiters and get hired.
Prepare for potential M&S interview questions with these examples
Whether you’re preparing for the M&S video interview or for the interview at the final stage of the retailer’s graduate recruitment process, here’s our expert guidance for how to answer M&S interview questions.
The top nine tricky interview questions and how to answer them
Here's an overview of tough interview questions you might come up against in graduate job interviews, along with tips on how to answer them that will help you manage your nerves.
How to answer competency-based interview questions
Find out what a competency-based interview is and prepare with our example competency-based interview questions and answers.
How do I get a graduate job in supply chain, logistics and transport?
Discover what it means to work in logistics, supply chain and transport before finding out what skills, qualities and experience you’ll need to secure a job in this area of work.
Quantity surveyor: job description
Quantity surveyors estimate and manage the costs of materials and labour on large building projects.
Graduate management careers with a healthcare twist
If you want to learn how to be a manager, you could find your niche in healthcare. From finance and HR, to project management and informatics, the sector offers a huge variety of roles to suit graduates from all degree backgrounds.
The big guide to CV writing: make our template your own
Our in-depth guide to writing and structuring your CV will take you through each section of our classic graduate CV template and explain how to use the format to showcase your strengths.
Business analyst: job description
Business analysts assess how organisations are performing and help them improve their processes and systems. They conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems and help to introduce these solutions to businesses and their clients.
What do technology consultants do?
Technology consulting isn't just about IT but enabling businesses to achieve their outcomes. Find out what key skills graduates need to embark on a career in this area from Rachel Head at Capgemini.
Project manager: job description
Project managers are responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of a project.
