Graduate insights
Searching for ideas and inspiration on how to break into your dream career? In this new series, Matthew Caines asks the graduates that have made it in their chosen sector how they did it
Graduate scheme insider: a day in the life of a marketing trainee
From commissioning research to briefing stake holders, Alan Firmin describes what a typical day on a graduate scheme is like
So what does a chemical engineer do, exactly?
Our guide to what being a chemical engineer entails, the career prospects and salary expectations. Samantha Tyson explores
On graduate schemes, being stretched is always going to be part of the job
Warwick graduate, Amy Graham, talks about how her graduate scheme has taught her to get stuck into work right from the start
Beat the British chill and head east
Tired at the lack of opportunities here, Lu-Hai Liang decided to try his luck in China. A few months away and he's already met publishers, entrepreneurs and high-flying journalists
So what does a market analyst do, exactly?
A career in analysis can be one of the most dynamic jobs in marketing. Sinead Hasson looks at what the job involves and the skills you’ll need to succeed
Blogging during unemployment helped my career
Blogger Brian John Spencer struggled to find a job after university. So he used the time to reflect on what career he really wanted and realised a white collar 9-5 wasn't for him
So what does a building services engineer do, exactly?
A new focus on sustainable development in buildings is changing the job specification for a building services engineer. So, what does the role involve and what skills do you need?
Careers in management accountancy: it's more than just number crunching
Professional associations: more than just CV candy for students
My first week on a graduate scheme
Biology graduate Amy Graham talks about her first week on a graduate scheme and how she's taking it one step at a time
Graduate scheme insider: lessons from the first year
Halfway into his marketing graduate scheme, Alan Firmin reflects on what he's learned so far, what he would have done differently and what he hopes to achieve over the next year
Graduate unemployment: there is a silver lining
There's no shortage of doom and gloom about the job market. But journalism graduate Kim Walker explores how she has benefitted from taking time out to think about what she wants
How my journalism postgraduate course enhanced my career
A postgraduate course isn't a golden ticket into journalism but it will inspire you to get yourself heard and forge your own unique journalistic brand, says Mischa Wilmers
Ten things grads need to think about before setting up their own business
Starting a business is a great way to beat the competitive job market, but it's a big gamble. Rob Blythe shares his advice on what you need to consider before taking the plunge
Graduate insights: Getting into investment banking
Investment banking recently topped the Graduate Careers Survey's dream jobs list. Matthew Caines goes to Canary Wharf to talk to the graduates who have secured jobs in the sector and ask them how they did it
Graduate insights: Spotlight on a career in theatre
Lights, camera, network. Two successful drama graduates turned theatre directors share their secrets and insider advice for breaking into a career backstage
Graduate insights: How I broke into fashion design
In this new series, Matthew Caines asks successful graduates to reveal how they found work in their dream sectors
