Everything you need to get a graduate job
Getting a job can be an intimidating process, and it can be hard to know what’s expected at each stage of the process (as well as what the process actually is). However, there are lots of useful things to be aware of that can help you on the way to securing your dream role.
Maybe you’ve only just started to think about employment, or maybe you’re struggling to find a job after university – either way, you’ll be able to find lots of advice and tips below on how to get a graduate job.
Still at university?
It’s great that you’re thinking about a job now, even if you have no idea where to start. Luckily, we can help you!
Need some advice for smashing final year?
How to make the most of your free time at uni
How to survive your final year
How to improve your employability without being employed
…and here are some examples of jobs you can get without experience on your CV!
Degree advice
What can I do with a chemistry degree?
What can I do with a biology degree?
What can I do with a maths degree?
What can I do with a psychology degree?
What can I do with my modern languages degree?
What are my options!?!
Where do I look…and when?
When to apply for graduate jobs
How to find your first graduate job
General motivation
How to survive life after graduation
How to beat job search procrastination
Graduate CV tips
Getting your CV right is an endless process. The good news is that a couple of mistakes are fairly common, so once you avoid those, you’re off to a brilliant start!
How to make your CV better
Make your personal profile stand out
How to create a graduate profile on LinkedIn
Interviews
Interviews. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them! Everyone finds interviews stressful, so if they freak you out you’re not alone.
Some basics
What to wear to a graduate job interview
Common interview questions explained
Interview traps to watch out for
Things not to do in a job interview
Body language advice for a job interview
Want to stand out?
Ways to go the extra mile in a job interview
Your first job!
You’ve been offered a job! Congratulations. Here’s some advice for make it the best possible start to your career.
Before you accept
Things to check for when signing an employment contract
How to negotiate salary and work flexibility for a graduate job
Money, money, money
Things to look out for in your first payslip
Money saving tips for grads moving to London
Wellbeing
How to feel at home in your new job
Tips to combat first job stress
How to boost productivity at work
Channel Beyoncé (obviously)
Moving on
Takeaway lessons from your internship
How to hand in notice for your grad job
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