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Beyond science: alternative graduate careers for scientists
Whether you leave science completely, or choose to stay out of the lab, there are many graduate career options for scientists to consider.
Technical interviews: putting your graduate science skills to the test
They won't be looking for Einstein, but science interviewers will want to see whether you know your stuff, can think ideas through and be the best graduate for the job.
Teaching in independent schools
Could teaching in an independent school be the right graduate career choice for you?
The induction year for newly qualified teachers
Newly qualified teachers in England and Wales undertake a year-long induction period to develop their skills and enable them to teach confidently in any school.
Marketing production: graduate area of work
Marketing professionals in this area work closely with creative to oversee the production of material.
Field marketing: graduate area of work
Field marketing agencies support product launches and help companies achieve long-term sales objectives.
Marketing management: graduate area of work
Marketing managers aim to maximise profits through the development of sales strategies that match customer requirements.
Social research: graduate area of work
Social researchers design, manage and undertake research projects that aim to investigate social issues such as employment, unemployment, gender, health, education and social policy.
Communication, leadership, teamwork: the top skills retail recruiters want from graduates
Five leading retail graduate employers tell us what competencies they expect from successful candidates – make sure you tick all the right boxes with your application and at interview.
Deciding which social work employer offers you the right graduate career
Social workers are employed by statutory, voluntary, private and independent organisations. Follow our guide for graduates and find the best social work employer for you.
Public relations account administrator: graduate area of work
A career in PR account administration involves liaising with clients and agency staff in the administration of publicity campaigns and the co-ordination of associated work.
Public relations consultancy: graduate area of work
A public relations officer's job is to use a wide range of media to build and sustain good relationships between the employing organisation and its clients throughout planned publicity campaigns and PR activities.
