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'How do you deal with conflict?' Tricky graduate interview question
Here's how to answer questions about handling conflict and tension, and convince your interviewer you could resolve differences constructively.
Green careers: find a graduate job that helps the environment
Do you want a job that will help save the planet? Find out about the range of green careers available and how employers are becoming more environmentally friendly.
Marketing manager (social media): job description
Marketing managers (social media) use platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote brands by posting promotional content and interacting with an existing customer base.
What can I do with a music degree?
Studying music at university prepares you for a wide variety of graduate careers as well as performing or composition, from jobs in the creative industries to teaching and working with children.
Managing up: the ability to make life easier for your boss
As a graduate in your first job, you might not have anybody to manage… apart from your boss. Find out how to manage up and how it will help you succeed.
How to answer off-the-wall interview questions
They’re the job interview questions from Planet Weird, so why do graduate employers use such riddles and how should you respond?
Answering values-based interview questions for graduate jobs
Find out how to prepare for values-based interview questions, which explore whether you are a good match for an employer's values.
Ten (non-dodgy) ways to make money as a student
Find a part-time job at university that will put money in the bank and skills on your CV.
'If you could have dinner with five people, who would it be and why?' Tricky graduate interview question
You might not expect to be asked about hosting a dinner party at your graduate job interview – but if you are, having thought about your answer in advance will help you to impress recruiters.
How to prepare for an assessment centre
The secret to ‘passing’ a graduate assessment centre with flying colours is the preparation you do beforehand. Here's your essential checklist.
‘What would you do if a client complained?’ Tricky graduate interview question
Discover what interviewers really want when they ask you about responding to a client’s complaints, and how your response might reflect your skills in problem-solving and communication.
My experience of working in a think tank
Jonathan Webb, a research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), gives insights into working at a think tank, the recruitment process and how to make your application stand out.
