So how can you secure a job after graduation? Here are 10 tips on how to snag a graduate vacancy.
1. Work experience shows you have commitment and is a good way to make contacts that will in turn hopefully let you know about vacancies. Ernst and Young says more than a third of places in its graduate intake have gone to applicants who have carried out internships at the firm so it's worth applying for one if you can afford it.
2. Taking part in extra curricular activities at university looks good on your CV, shows you're good at time management and teaches you skills that will be useful in the work place. There are a multitude of different societies you can join, from a sports team to the student newspaper.
3. Your CV is the first thing an employer will see and it needs to look professional and efficient. Don't list every job you've had since you were 16 but pick out specific ones and list the skills you've learnt from each. Keep your CV and covering letter short, make sure your spelling and grammar is correct and always get someone else to check it.
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