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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.
Working in Switzerland
Keen to get a job in Switzerland after you graduate? Find out about the technical and language skills that will help you get hired and the standard of living you can expect.
Working in Sweden
UK students and graduates may find good work experience and job opportunities in Sweden’s thriving tech and manufacturing businesses, and will be attracted to the country’s high standards of living.
Careers event tips: what to wear and how to prepare
Here are our top tips for students and graduates on how to dress to meet employers at university recruiter events, networking sessions and career fairs.
How does Frontline differ from other routes into social work?
Frontline is a graduate programme based around social work. Find out about its aims and recruitment process, check out the financial support available and get tips on your application from Frontline's CEO and recruitment director.
Working in the United Arab Emirates
UK graduates who want to work in the UAE could consider looking for a job with a multinational company that has offices there, and will benefit from tax-free earnings.
Working in New Zealand
You may need to have a job secured before you travel, but New Zealand welcomes graduates seeking a short-term working holiday or a longer-term job filling one of the country’s skills shortages.
Graduate assessment centre etiquette: handling the social side
The social aspects of assessment centres, such as lunch or coffee breaks, can cause anxiety. Here's how to chat to graduate recruiters while coping with canapés.
Your career options in nursing
Qualified nurses can work in a variety of different specialisms from children's nursing to mental health. Take a look at our overview of nursing areas of practice.
How do I get a graduate job in journalism and writing for the web?
As a graduate, it’s important to make the distinction between writing and journalism. As a writer you’re unlikely to be out chasing leads and working stories. Likewise, as a journalist, you’re unlikely to be turning in short fiction or putting the sparkle on product descriptions.
How to get a job in merchandising, by a Next merchandiser
Tejal Raichura, a merchandiser for womenswear jersey with Next, shares her insider knowhow with us. She explains everything from the application process to what it’s really like being a graduate in merchandising.
