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Good answers to CGI's graduate scheme online application questions
CGI recruiters want graduates who display a keen interest in the organisation and the skills to do the job. Find out how to answer its graduate application form questions including ‘Why do you want to work for CGI?’ and ‘Provide a list of your key technical and business skills’.
How to showcase your commercial awareness in IT applications and assessment centres
You may be technically skilled, but commercial awareness could be the deciding factor on whether you get the job. Graduate recruiter Jessica Davies explains what it is and why it’s needed in IT.
What can I do with a geography degree?
Find out more about the skills you will have developed, the job roles open to you and the career paths taken by other geography graduates.
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.
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 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.
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.
