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'Have you ever had a bad experience with an employer?' Tricky graduate interview question
Pick up tips on how to avoid the trap of being rude about your old boss and give a positive answer to questions about any negative experiences you may have had at work.
What to do if you've got a 2.2 and want a graduate job in property
It is possible to have a successful career in property with a 2.2 but you are likely to have to look further than the biggest and best-known firms.
Psst! The secrets of getting a graduate job with MI5, MI6 or GCHQ
Interested in joining the MI5 graduate scheme or working for MI6 or GCHQ? Find out how to apply and what to expect from the recruitment process.
Managing ambiguity: the essential skill for career progression
Can you make the best decision based on the information available? Find out why graduate recruiters value the ability to manage ambiguity.
How to become an entrepreneur when you graduate
Increasing numbers of students are setting up their own businesses after leaving university. Find tips on how to develop your entrepreneurial skills and learn how this will help you whatever path you choose.
Choosing the right employer for your graduate career in hotel management
Not all hotel management graduate jobs are the same. Be sure to maximise your chances of securing a position by thinking in advance about the work you'd like to do and the kind of hotel you'd like to work for.
Working in Norway
Norway’s prosperity is underpinned by its oil and gas wealth, and UK graduates may find work in the energy industry, tourism, engineering, healthcare, IT or finance.
Working in France
France offers a high standard of living, beautiful scenery and good career opportunities for UK graduates with technical, commercial and numeracy skills, especially if they also speak French.
Working in Spain
There are opportunities for UK graduates in areas such as banking, construction and IT, as well as teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).
Working in Germany
There are plenty of opportunities for UK graduates to find jobs, volunteer, teach English or gain work experience in Germany, with particular demand for those with engineering, IT and medical skills.
How to make the most of graduate job fairs
Graduate careers fairs are a great way to meet recruiters, find out more about employers and industries, and hunt for jobs. Read on for tips on how to prepare for a careers fair and how to make the most of your time on the day.
How to network at careers events
Even the most confident of us can get tongue-tied when starting conversations with potential employers. Follow our tips on how to communicate at networking sessions, employer presentations, careers fairs and other graduate recruitment events.
