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Following the whirlwind of excitement throughout summer and graduation, filling my diary with job interviews seemed like I’d come back down to Earth with quite a thud. Between August and October, I’ve...

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Your final year at university can definitely be stressful; with important exams and even more important life decisions looming, it can be difficult to know which path to take when you graduate. You...

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This past week, I started my industrial placement year. Over the weekend I remember feeling increasingly more on edge and tetchy and just not myself at all. I wasn’t actively worrying about everything...

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I had just finished my last exam, and was celebrating in one of the beer gardens on campus with my course mates. I phoned my Grandpa – it was his birthday, and he wanted to know how my exam went. I...

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8th March is International Women’s Day! On this day, we want to highlight some incredible women, who you might not have heard of, but are dominating in their industries. Unfortunately, the majority of...

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By the time I finished university and started applying to grad schemes, I had lots of interests and a variety of work experience on my CV. It felt a bit daunting to choose a career path that, at the...

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Graduate management schemes are a great way to gain real insight into a business. At Post Office, I have had the chance to work with senior business leaders in a variety of projects and have been...

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For many, the final year of university is a daunting time where future plans have to be made whilst simultaneously battling a never ending pile of job applications. Sometimes it feels like the world...

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Does a part-time job really help prepare you for a career? Speaking as a long-term employee of one particular high-street store, I have learned my fair share, often wondering how this knowledge will...

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You may be thinking about whether to study a joint honours degree, but certain misconceptions about them could be holding you back. For example, it is often said that future employers prefer a focus...

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When you receive a job offer from your dream employer, it can be all too tempting to accept on the spot. But this can cause serious problems further down the line, and it’s important to consider...

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GRB are delighted to partner up with Jobs + Careers, the brand new magazine for career-focussed individuals. Whether you are a fresh graduate straight from university or are someone looking for a...

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Got a video interview coming up? Not sure what to expect? Even if you don't, you're likely to come across one during your job hunt, so read our graduate video interview guide and get ready to impress...

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London's biggest spring graduate careers fair is back for 2018. Hosted by the University of London at Senate House this Wednesday, make sure you pre-register in order to guarantee attendance...

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An interview isn't just about reciting well-rehearsed answers to common questions - it's a conversation; a chance to build rapport, impress and gather information. With this in mind, you'll need some...

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Ever felt like your vocation is unrelated to your degree? Do you love what you're studying at university, but just can't see yourself going down the career path it leads to? If you are a student...

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london graduate fair autumn 2017

The London Graduate Fair is back again this year, and it's time to pre-register for your place. Don't miss out on your chance to meet some of the top graduate employers...

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Are you soon to start applying for jobs, but worried about how your learning disability will manifest itself in this new environment? Lydia Manley from the University of Birmingham runs through 8 ways...

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"Is a degree enough anymore?" we hear you cry! Reading graduate job vacancy descriptions can make you feel like graduating with a 2:1 is just the first step - but how do you fill in the gaps? Eunice...

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So your final year of university has come to an end, and as a newly fledged graduate, you will be considering graduate job offers (or panicking about the fact that you're without one). But there is an...

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