Work experience, a good degree and a sparkling CV are no longer cutting the mustard for graduates attempting to find jobs

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The end of the academic year is fast approaching and for those that have already secured a graduate job, congratulations! For those that are yet to, don't despair. Post graduation, this could very...

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You will not be surprised to hear that tests form a major part of the application process for graduate jobs.

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They've got a London address, they gave me a phone interview, and they popped up on a graduate recruitment portal - they must be legit, right?

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Being a nervy university student myself, I feel that I can safely say that it is by no means an exaggeration that many students don't particularly mind what final degree grade they receive, so long as...

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In this difficult climate, where competition for graduate jobs is fierce, you need to think strategically to find a way into your desired career.

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As recruiters rely more and more on the internet to act as a means of selecting or eliminating candidates, the importance of a strong online presence grows continually. And with it comes a recurring...

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This week I'm going to offer some suggestions as to why Marco Erzinger, a graduate who describes himself as 'someone with a good degree from a redbrick university with a strong history of academic...

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Searching for graduate jobs is a challenging process. It requires commitment both in terms of time and having a positive attitude to look through all of the vacancies and then make decisions about...

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The Powers That Be may not approve of any suggestions which advise in the ways of covert CV improvement, but I feel honour-bound to impart the minimal knowledge at my disposal so you can find a...

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I read an article earlier today about the black hole that is 'The Feedback Deficit' which often haunts students like a poltergeist with too much free time, and the topics covered therein provided some...

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Applying for graduate jobs is a challenging process as there are many stages involved. Firstly, you need to choose the industry, then the company and finally the specific role. Still, probably the...

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By tailoring your CV to the specific industry to which you are applying, you can greatly increase your chances of securing an interview and hopefully, a graduate job.

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A recent survey conducted by one of the country's foremost graduate recruiters, Ernst and Young, indicates the importance for UK graduates to build on innate character strengths and personality...

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A recent study in The Times produced the statistic that unemployment in Britain has risen by 118,000 to 2.86 million, the highest figure since 1994. This shocking revelation cements the importance of...

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Work experience is a valuable way of gaining an insight into companies and seeing whether you would like to do a particular graduate job in the long-term.

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With recent articles addressing the importance of social media sites such as Twitter and the more work-specific LinkedIn for finding graduate jobs it is increasingly important to consider how each of...

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As the number of First and 2:1 honours degrees being issued continues to rise, growing from 60% to 64% between 2007 and 2011, those graduating with a degree classification which demonstrates their...

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2011 has come and gone and now there's lots of buzz (well it's not really that new) about social media being the next big thing when it comes to graduate jobs.

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If you trawl the major news publications and their respective websites you may notice a common theme in the sections devoted to graduate employment: High Fliers Research.

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