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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.

'What is your most significant achievement?' Tricky graduate interview question
You don't have to brag to answer this classic tricky interview question, but you do need to talk about an achievement you're genuinely proud of.


Headhunting: area of work
In a graduate career as a headhunter you’ll aim to hire the best executives in the business.

How to get your first job in fashion design, by a John Lewis fashion designer
Elena King, assistant fashion designer with John Lewis Partnership and former graduate at Abercrombie & Fitch, reveals her best tips for securing a job in a competitive industry.

Getting a graduate job when you have dyslexia
Find out about the adjustments employers can make to the application process and how to present dyslexia as an asset.

How to shine in your work experience interview
Interview coming up for an internship or work placement? Know what to expect and what’s expected of you with our tips on how to prepare for an internship interview.

Work experience tips: what to do on the first day of your internship
Managed to get yourself an internship or other workplace experience? Congratulations! Check out our essential tips to ensure your first few days go smoothly.

Visas and permits for international students who wish to work in the UK
Find out about the UK’s point-based system and what it means for international students looking for work.