Graduate view
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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
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
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
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
Career vs economy: the graduate jobseeker conundrum
Although graduates need to earn money to support themselves, Laura Smith questions whether they should have to put their ultimate career ambitions on hold to do this
University clearing 2012: a chance to get some real perspective
When Erin Kubicki missed her A-level grades, she used clearing as an opportunity to pursue a career she really wanted
How I came to run the Aquatics Centre at the Olympics
Former lifeguard, Ben Whayman, details his journey to the London 2012 Games and gives tips on how others can follow in his footsteps
Should you do a job you love or just whatever comes along?
As she prepares to apply for university, Ruth Martin questions whether it's best to pick a course that will offer long-term job satisfaction or one that will provide security
Positive thinking for graduates: don't let the bad news get you down
Despite an uncertain career future ahead and little more than a pile of rejection letters to her name, Hannah Gould explains why she's trying not to be disheartened
Working in journalism: what I wish I'd learned at university
After 10 months of job hunting, graduate Sherwin Coelho has learned about the realities of the journalism job market. Here he shares his advice
How blogging helped get my career started
After struggling to get his foot on the legal ladder, Krishnan Nair started blogging to stand out. Now, having landed a writing role, he argues why graduates from all disciplines should do it too
Don't limit yourself to a graduate scheme
Caroline Mortimer argues there are plenty more options out there which might suit you better
Graduate scheme insider: advice for the new recruits
Six months into his job on Sky's marketing graduate scheme, Alan Firmin reflects on what he's learned, and shares tips for the next wave of candidates nervously waiting for their interviews
After 18 months in the graduate job market, where am I now?
Rosie Percy takes a step back to examine her job seeking progress and think about how far she has, or hasn't, come since graduation
A survival guide to your first graduate role
Graduate job seekers are often so focused on landing their first big break, they don’t think how to adapt to working life. Andreea Magdalina has a few tips
Careers in computing: how I worked my way into the industry
Josh Cooke knew he wanted to work with computers but was turned off by school ICT lessons. He reveals how he ended up as an analyst on Barclays Capital's grad scheme
Graduate view: all I want for Christmas
Shorthand lessons and a new address book aside, it seems all our resident grads want for Christmas is a fulfilling job. They've shared an ultimate festive wish for their career here
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