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Panel interview tips: how to face more than one interviewer
Is the idea of facing a panel causing you interview anxiety? Don’t panic! These interview tips should help you to impress them all.
Interview introductions: how to perfect your personal pitch
Being able to succinctly explain your achievements and career goals is crucial to making a good first impression, whether you are talking to recruiters at careers fairs, doing the 'small talk' at assessment days or answering the interview question 'tell us something about yourself'.
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.
Retail skills you can add to your CV
The retail skills that you gain from part-time work can really help when you're putting together your CV and application for internships or graduate jobs. Find out how to present what you’ve learned from that short-term retail job.
Technical interviews for graduate roles: the basics
For some career sectors you may be invited to a technical interview, which will be used to assess specialist skills.
Full-time student, part-time worker? Know your employment rights
From wages to tax to rules for international students, we explain the rights and responsibilities that will make your part-time job a beneficial and hassle-free experience.
Ten good reasons to look for work experience with small employers
There are small and medium-sized companies in every career sector all over the UK, so don’t limit your work experience options by only looking for opportunities at large companies.
Coping with case studies for graduate jobs
Our tips on how to prepare for an assessment centre case study exercise will help you show graduate recruiters how well you could perform in the job.
Deliver a presentation that's worthy of a graduate job
If the thought of speaking in front of a mixed group of candidates and assessors fills you with dread, follow our pointers for a perfect presentation.
Mental health nurse: job description
Mental health nurses are responsible for planning and providing support and medical and nursing care to people who have a range of mental health issues.
Marketing manager (direct): job description
Direct marketing account managers liaise with clients, suppliers and agency staff in the administration of campaigns and the co-ordination of associated work.
Medical representative: job description
Medical sales representatives are the key point of contact between pharmaceutical and medical companies and healthcare professionals.
