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My law career: how BARBRI helped me pass SQE1 and SQE2
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.
Looking for work experience? Boost your employability by becoming an academic mentor
If you’re worried about a skills gap on your CV, consider becoming an academic mentor with the National Tutoring Programme.

Being an academic mentor with the National Tutoring Programme: your questions answered
We’ve answered students’ top FAQs about becoming an academic mentor, to help you decide if it’s right for you.


Discover what engineering graduates think about working life at Welsh Water
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.


How to get a job at Skyscanner
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.


Setting you up for a bright future: EDF’s training, development and support
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.

How do you know you have the potential to succeed in a graduate role at an innovative technology firm?
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.

My teaching salary is good. The rewards are even better.
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.

Teachers like me: change is coming
Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde teaches at a Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Waltham Forest. We spoke to her about the importance of representing her pupils and taking on leadership roles.


Where you can go, and what you can do, as a graduate at CBRE
Graduates Matt, Laura and Baba give insights into their career paths and explain why they’re enjoying their jobs at CBRE.

‘Would you bend the rules to get the job done?’ Tricky interview question
Is it ever OK to bend or break a rule? We take you through how to answer job interview questions about following, stretching and questioning the rules.

Tips on careers and progression from ICAEW
Jag Dhaliwal is an External Audit Manager at Deloitte, who holds the ACA qualification from ICAEW. We asked her for her top career, training and qualifying tips.

