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Dogukan Pasha, marketing manager trainee at L’Oréal, talks about coming to the end of his marketing graduate scheme and explains why a passion for beauty products isn’t enough on its own to secure a top job at L’Oréal.

Maddie was among the first cohort of lawyers who passed SQE1 and SQE2 after studying with BARBRI. She explains what it was like to study for professional exams fresh out of uni, while starting a new job, moving house and managing friends’ and family’s expectations.

BARBRI’s senior director of learning Jody Tranter delivers the stats, formats and behind-the-scenes facts at this innovative global legal learning and training technology company.

If you’re concerned that you haven’t completed an internship or formal work experience during your degree, or would like first-hand insights into an employer’s culture, Accenture suggests alternatives that can help you fill in the gaps.

If you’re worried about a skills gap on your CV, consider becoming an academic mentor with the National Tutoring Programme.

We’ve answered students’ top FAQs about becoming an academic mentor, to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Engineering employees at Welsh Water shared their expertise and experiences with potential future colleagues at a GTI-hosted webinar last month, getting them ready to apply to be part of the new graduate cohort. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry: here’s your handy breakdown of the insights and tips given to attendees.

Skyscanner’s Early Careers Senior Executive Chelsea Tessendorf explains what she looks for in a successful candidate. When she’s looking for the right people for the company’s graduate programmes, Chelsea says any number of attributes will help you land the job.

Discover how EDF invests in your future to ensure you are fully ready for a successful career, combining groundbreaking projects, training at cutting-edge facilities, softer skills development and networking. Four high-flying employees give you the inside track.

Employers often say they don’t want ‘cookie cutter candidates’ but what do they mean? What Accenture looks for is potential, not perfection. Recruiter Clare Johnson explains how companies are benefiting from a different train of thought.

Amy Robinson, a recent graduate who teaches year five pupils at Sidmouth Primary School, Kingston upon Hull, talks about how her career in teaching fulfils her life goals and allows her to achieve highlights at work every day.

Explore the world of opportunities with BAE Systems and read what their graduates have to say about life at the company.