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Geomatics surveyors (also known as land surveyors) take measurements and collect and interpret data about areas of land. Their work often feeds into decisions about the impact of buildings and both natural and man-made features on the environment

Find out whether a graduate job as a building surveyor is right for you: read about what the day job would involve, the qualities you’ll need to be successful and how your career is likely to progress.

Surveyors specialising in commercial, residential or rural property work to increase the value of a piece of land or real estate. They are sometimes known as general practice surveyors.

Our guide to interns’ rights sets out when students and graduates are entitled to the national minimum wage. It also explores the issues around unpaid internships.

Ola Ajayi is a data and business intelligence consultant at online fashion retailer ASOS, a job he secured after training with Sparta Global. He has a first class degree in chemical engineering from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.

Whether you want to work for a world-renowned hotel chain or end up running your own pub, there’s a range of graduate employers out there with plenty to offer.

Product or process development scientists/technologists are responsible for researching and developing new production processes, and modifying existing manufacturing systems to improve overall efficiency and profitability.

Retail merchandisers work closely with company buyers to maximise profitability by predicting and monitoring sales trends and accurately controlling stock levels.

Retail buyers identify, select and purchase stock that matches the retailer’s requirements.

Retail managers (sometimes called store managers) are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day supervision of retail outlets, including sales, staff, stock and resources management.