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Placement year in logistics and supply chain: nine reasons why and how to apply
Find out how a placement scheme will boost your graduate job hunt and get advice on applications.
How to apply for an internship at a big company
Big organisations that hire graduates often offer paid internships too. Find out how to get an internship and what the application process involves.
Careers in sales: what's involved and how graduates fit in
Find out your career options when it comes to sales jobs, and get to grips with business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales.
What can I do with a history degree?
Find out about the skills developed by studying for a history degree and explore the range of career paths open to history graduates, from law to marketing.
Covering letter essentials for graduate vacancies
When do you write a covering letter to go with your CV and what should you say? Use our tips to structure this part of your job application.
Seek hidden graduate jobs and ye shall find
If you know where to look you can find a huge range of roles for graduates that haven’t been widely advertised. Here’s how to start your hunt for those elusive hidden jobs.
How to research a company for an interview or graduate job application
Company research is central to graduate job hunting success. Don’t even think about starting an application or attending an interview without doing it.
Writing tips for graduates: how to communicate with recruiters
Your first communication with an employer may be an application form, CV or covering letter, but it could also be an instant message during a webinar – or even a comment on LinkedIn.
How to handle a telephone interview
Use our checklist of telephone interview tips to tackle your initial interview with confidence and get through to the next stage of the graduate job application process.
Body talk: the right moves for graduate job interviews
How you act in a graduate job interview is important: it's part of creating the ideal package. Practise some body language techniques today so that you stay cool in the interview hot seat.
Social networking and graduate recruitment: manage your online reputation
Your online presence should help, rather than hinder, your job hunt. Pick up tips for how to balance your personal and professional presence on social media.
Tips for graduates: how to deal with job interview nerves
A graduate job interview can fill the most confident of us with dread and anxiety. But don't panic. Good preparation and a few simple techniques can help you shine, even if you're naturally shy.
