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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.
Working life as a graduate sales exec
The range of positions available within sales and the different industries you may be expected to sell to means that the working life for a sales person can be very different depending on the role.
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.
Postgraduate conversion courses: your route into a graduate career in IT?
Find out how IT postgraduate conversion courses can help graduates without IT degrees integrate into the industry and increase their chances of securing jobs – particularly technical roles.
Teaching in independent schools
Could teaching in an independent school be the right graduate career choice for you?
Tips for getting a graduate tech job at start-ups and SMEs
You don’t need to start your career through a large graduate scheme. Graduates can get extra responsibility early on and enjoy a tight-knit environment by working in a tech start-up or another type of tech SME (small- or medium-sized enterprise). Find out more about this valuable route into careers in this field.
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.
Media analysis: graduate area of work
Media analysts carry out general, quantitative and qualitative research in the production of media evaluation reports, the results of which are used to improve the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Digital marketing: graduate area of work
Digital marketing uses new media, such as the internet, to promote companies' products and services. If you have a passion for digital media this could be the perfect career for you.
