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Former drama student Jacob talks about his rewarding job in social work
Jacob Jones joined an innovative graduate social worker training programme after caring for children in residential homes. He explains how his role makes a positive difference to family life through professional help and support.


Spotlight on software engineering at Thales
Thales employees give an insight into working life as a software engineering graduate, and the kind of career it sets you up for.


Starting your career in procurement with Thales' graduate programme
Procurement managers and graduates at Thales give their insights into procurement careers and life on the graduate scheme.


From Big 4 to start-ups, training as an accountant can lead to a stellar career in finance
Meet the business shakers, the technology shapers, the dream facilitators and the path makers – all of whom hold ICAEW qualifications. It’s time to kick out old stereotypes and find out where modern accountancy can take you.


Women in STEM: life as a graduate engineer at BAE Systems
Three female graduates share their experiences at BAE Systems, from the mentoring they’ve received to the important STEM outreach work they’re doing.


How graduate engineers make an impact at BAE Systems
Three engineering graduates at BAE Systems share the work they’re doing – and the support they’re receiving – to make a real difference, where it matters most.


Eight career lessons from Love Island
A reality TV show might not be your first port of call for advice, but you might be surprised by some of the lessons you could transfer from Love Island to your job hunt.

What The Apprentice can teach us about getting a graduate job
The Apprentice 2022 has taught us five key lessons about what to do – and not to do – during the application and assessment process for a graduate job. Let’s review.

Really? That’s Accenture? Nine surprising company facts
There are lots of reasons why you should apply for one of Accenture’s graduate programmes – here are just nine of them.


11 reasons why you should join Ocado Group as a graduate software engineer
If you want to join a big tech employer and work on cutting-edge technology, look no further than Ocado Group’s software engineering graduate programme.


How graduates can contribute to transformation at Accenture
Can graduates drive change in a globally competitive business environment? The short answer is yes – if you join a company as innovative and open as Accenture.

What’s it REALLY like to build a career in a tech at Accenture?
Start with an interest in technology and, even if your degree background is not based in IT, you can secure a role in tech with Accenture.
