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Retail merchandiser: job description
Retail merchandisers work closely with company buyers to maximise profitability by predicting and monitoring sales trends and accurately controlling stock levels.
'Give an example of a time when you showed initiative.' Tricky graduate interview question
When employers ask you about using your initiative, what are they really trying to find out… and how do you begin to answer such a broad question? Our example answers will put you on the right track.
Pupillage applications research checklist
You'll need to do a thorough job of researching barristers' chambers before applying for a training place to launch your graduate career at the Bar.
Career tactics for women: from internship to job to promotion
Eight senior female professionals share their tips for how to increase your chances of career success, no matter what job you want when you graduate and your long-term goals.
Preparing for training contract and vacation scheme interview questions
If you’ve been invited to an interview or assessment centre at a law firm you’ve already impressed graduate recruiters with your application. Now find out how to prepare for interviews and tackle taxing questions.
Ten ways to get your legal CV noticed by top law recruiters
Whether you are interested in applying for vacation schemes, training contracts, insight days or open days, it’s likely you’ll need a law CV – even if you're just uploading it to your online application form. Use these top ten CV tips from graduate recruiters in law to help you.
Your application timeline: key dates for getting hired as a pupil barrister
Discover what to do when in order to successfully apply for conversion courses, the Bar course and pupillage.
How to answer common internship interview questions
Practising these common internship interview questions will prepare you to express why you want the placement and how you’re a good fit for the team and organisation.
Working in Asia
From technology in Japan to finance in Hong Kong, Asia’s booming economies offer a range of skilled graduate jobs. If you can get past the sometimes tricky visa restrictions, warm climes and well-paid jobs await.
Getting work experience after graduation
Graduated recently? Still job hunting? Find out where to look for a graduate internship or placement and how your entitlement to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Universal Credit could be affected.
Six ways to improve your teaching application
Applying for teacher training is a huge and exciting step. However, there are a number of things that you can be working on to help strengthen your application and get you one step closer to the classroom.
Beyond science: alternative graduate careers for scientists
Whether you leave science completely, or choose to stay out of the lab, there are many graduate career options for scientists to consider.
