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What's the difference between marketing, advertising and PR?
Understanding the difference between marketing, advertising and PR is a must if you’re thinking of a graduate career in this sector.

Online applications for technology graduate schemes
Do these seven things before clicking 'submit' on your application form for an IT graduate job or internship. Rushing your application is unlikely to get you the desired result.
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Grads with green initiatives thrive at BAE Systems
Graduates with a passion for sustainability found that they could make a real difference to the world at BAE Systems. Read about their experiences below to find out more.

How graduates can engineer great online job applications
Online applications for graduate engineering jobs or internships must be tailored to each employer if you want to impress engineering recruiters.

Archivist: job description
Archivists are responsible for the provision, care and management of permanent collections of information that are intended to preserve the past and allow others to discover it.

'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.

Guide to job hunting for international students
Find out more about your graduate job options in the UK, the recruitment process and the skills you'll need, and how to secure work experience while you're studying in the UK.

Geographical information systems manager: job description
Geographical information systems (GIS) managers are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of teams of IT experts that produce geographical data using specialist computer systems.

Information technology/software trainers: job description
IT and software trainers teach desktop applications and software to a range of clients, from business people to the unemployed.

ThoughtWorks' pair programming interview: insider advice
Find out more about the ThoughtWorks application process and hear from one of its software developers on how to approach the pair programming exercise.

Why your computer science degree won't get you an IT job
Many students with computer science degrees think that's enough to have recruiters falling at their feet. They're wrong. Computer science, computing and IT graduate jobs require more than just a graduate with a related degree.

Extracurricular activities that will develop your IT skills
Getting skilled in a way that IT employers like doesn’t have to be a chore. Here's how to make tech your hobby at university and gain valuable experience in the process.