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What else can I do with a law degree?
If you’re a law student or graduate and you’re having second thoughts about whether you want to work as a solicitor or barrister there are plenty of career paths open to you.

Resilience: the ability to cope with setbacks
Many graduate employers look for resilience in their graduate hires. Find out how to develop this essential quality and how it will be assessed by recruiters.

Careers that make a difference
Find out about careers that you’ll find fulfilling and rewarding if you want to help people and make a difference.

Example interview questions for retail banking, insurance and actuarial graduate jobs
Prepare for your finance interview with these typical interview questions, which have been asked by the likes of RBS, Lloyds Banking Group and others.

Why do postgraduate study?
Wanting to be on the winning team in the academic arms race? Find out how a masters degree or an alternative postgraduate qualification might improve your career prospects.

Myths of a job as a graduate consultant
A consultant from Teneo Consulting addresses five of the most common assumptions made about graduate careers in management consulting.

How to successfully relocate for a graduate job
Wondering whether to relocate or stay at home for your graduate job? We discuss the factors you should consider and provide tips to help you settle in quickly if you decide to move.

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.

How to answer internship application form questions
Online application forms for internships and work experience placements often include motivational and competency questions. Here’s how to answer them, even if you have limited experience to draw upon.

Should you disclose a disability when applying for a graduate job?
Disability expert Helen Cooke examines the question of whether to inform (or be open with) an employer about a disability or long-term health condition. If you choose to, her example openness statements will ensure you remain focused on the key facts.

How to get into accounting as a graduate
Whether you are choosing a university major, are graduating soon and looking at graduate jobs or anything in between - this article covers all you need to know about breaking into accounting after university

Strength-based interviews for jobs and grad schemes
Find out what to expect from strength-based graduate job interviews, which focus on what you enjoy doing as a way of assessing your personal attributes and innate aptitudes.
