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Teaching job jargon buster
The education sector makes plentiful use of acronyms, so we've put together a handy guide to commonly used teaching jargon to help you plan for career success.

Why sales could be your ideal graduate job
With competitive salaries and perks, along with the chance to work in industries that interest you, a sales career could offer just what you want from a graduate job.
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.


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.

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.

How to write winning covering letters for law firms
When applying for a training contract or vacation scheme, your covering letter may be the first part of your application a law firm considers.

How do I get a graduate job in HR and recruitment?
Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in human resources and recruitment (HR), including typical graduate salaries and the different areas you can work in.

Ten skills you can get from doing a bar job
You may think that all you’ve learned from your bar job is how to pull pints but you’d be wrong. Working behind a bar can give you skills that are highly sought after by graduate recruiters and internship providers alike.

Event manager: job description
When everything’s in full swing, this role can be exciting – but the behind-the-scenes planning and organisation is equally essential to events management.

Wedding planner: job description
Do you want to be the brains behind a couple’s ‘big day’? If your answer is ‘I do!’ then wedding planning could be the job for you.

How do I get a graduate job in social work?
Everything you need to know about starting your graduate career in social work, including different areas of work, the qualifications you need and how to apply for your first graduate job.
