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Written exercises at assessment centres: showcase your professionalism
If you're applying for a graduate job that involves producing reports or regularly communicating in writing, you could be set a written exercise as part of the assessment day. Find out what to expect.
Working in Saudi Arabia
UK graduates seeking work in Saudi Arabia could find jobs in the oil industry, with opportunities also available in areas such as healthcare, teaching and IT.
Working in Brazil
Good Portuguese will help graduates find work in Brazil. Casual jobs are hard to come by, but international companies may have suitable roles.
Working in Mexico
Pick up tips on how to approach job hunting in Mexico, what you’ll need to be successful and what to expect from working life.
Why are communication skills so important in accountancy?
A successful graduate career in accountancy will be impossible if you don’t possess good communication skills. Here’s how to demonstrate yours throughout the application process.
Which type of accountancy firm has the best graduate jobs?
So much depends upon what you're looking for from a graduate job in accountancy and financial management, from the size and nature of the organisation to the study package on offer.
What to put in the further interests section of a graduate CV
Do you put your hobbies and personal interests on a CV? They can be a great additional opportunity to showcase your strengths and abilities. Here’s how to make your interests stand out and be an asset to your graduate job application.
Where can a graduate career in accountancy take me?
A graduate career in accountancy doesn’t have to mean working for a Big 4 or traditional accountancy firm – you might be surprised by how many doors you could open.
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What it's like to work in accountancy: practice focus
Diana Frangou, a partner at RSM UK, tells us about her major career steps so far, from a placement in food manufacturing to becoming a partner in restructuring advisory.
What is a graduate job?
What's the difference between a graduate job, a graduate scheme, a graduate programme and an entry-level job? Understanding your options is a vital step towards the career you want.
What graduate quantity surveyors do in their jobs
Don't even think about applying to a quantity surveying employer unless you understand what the day-to-day job of a quantity surveyor involves and how your career is likely to progress.
What are mitigating circumstances for graduate job applications?
Find out what employers regard as mitigating or extenuating circumstances, and find out how to disclose them in your applications for graduate jobs.
