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Web designer: job description
Web designers plan, create and code internet sites and web pages, many of which combine text with sounds, pictures, graphics and video clips.
What are in-tray exercises?
Find out what to expect from a graduate recruiter’s in-tray or e-tray exercise at an assessment centre, using our example to practise prioritising under pressure.
Video game designer: job description
The games industry rivals the movie industry in value and is evolving all the time. Now is an ideal time to put all those hours spent zapping aliens to good use and design video games.
Veterinary nurse: job description
Veterinary nurses provide treatment for and take care of sick or injured domestic, farm and zoo animals.
UX designer: job description
UX designers make websites, apps and other products easy and enjoyable for customers to use.
Translator: job description
Translators convey the meaning of written words from one language to another.
Trader: job description
Traders buy and sell stock, currencies, bonds, cryptocurrencies and other financial assets to make a profit, usually dealing on behalf of, or for the benefit of, investment banks.
Town and country planner: job description
Town and country planners assess how to use space in towns and rural areas.
Toxicologist: job description
Toxicologists use analytical and scientific techniques to identify toxins such as chemicals, biological substances and radiation, and to assess the potential risks and harmful effects posed by them.
Top networking tips for student civil engineers, quantity surveyors and construction managers
Networking can make your search for graduate jobs and internships easier – it’s a skill that construction professionals use all the time.
Time management, prioritisation and organisation: being ahead of the game
Knowing when and where to direct your efforts will help you succeed in your first graduate job.
Three top tips for tackling construction employers' video interviews
Got a video interview with a construction employer? Whether you are applying for an engineering, management or surveying job, you need to read this expert advice from Wates on showing your best side.
