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  • supermarket trolleys

    How to get into food retailing

    There are ample opportunities: one graduate who started on the store management scheme now runs the company
  • Estate agent shows a house to a young copuple

    How to get into property

    Although the sector has been hit by the recession there are numerous and diverse jobs, and many routes in
  • barristers wig

    How to get into law

    You'll need communication skills, be ready to take responsibility – and can spend a lot of time in prison
  • Abacus

    How to get into accountancy

    Despite the recession, accountancy remains a stable career choice – and there is poetry in numbers, says one trainee
  • woman holding mobile phone

    How to get into IT

    To break into – and stay in – a role in information technology you will need to stay on top of emerging trends and be ready constantly to "skill up"

  • Workers head for the capital's financial centre in the City

    How to get into investment banking

    The job is to underwrite new securities issued by a bank's clients and help raise funds in the capital markets. Which is why a love of mathematics is key
  • Engineering skills open opportunities in the telecoms industry

    How to get into engineering

    Practical skills from a qualification in engineering can lead to jobs in many and varied industries ... but other things come into play, too

  • management consultant

    How to get into management consulting

    Prepared to work hard and happy to throw your social diary in the bin? Management consultancy could be for you

  • tropical beach

    How to get into the leisure and tourism industry

    Want to work in leisure and tourism? You'll need to be flexible, commercially aware and have excellent people skills
  • London's iconic Gherkin building

    How to get into insurance

    Hands-on experience in the industry can be crucial in securing a job … as is flexibility. Get experience in different areas and be willing to travel
  • barclays bank

    How to get into retail banking

    A career in retail banking is highly competitive, but offers graduates early responsibility and a wide range of experience
  • Shoppers outside a Next store in the UK

    How to get into fashion retail

    Fashion retail careers can be diverse, including jobs in management, merchandising and logistics – but you must focus on the right area for your skills
  • builder in hard hat

    How to get into construction

    Careers in construction are very different from the 'building trade' of yesteryear. But practical work experience, a good head for figures and commercial nous will give you that crucial edge
  • Restaurant at Hotel Meurice in Paris

    How to get into the hospitality sector

    The hospitality sector is booming, so there are plenty of jobs for graduates with the right people skills and plenty of drive

  • Planning a career in transport planning

    How to get into the transport sector

    Consultancies, local authorities and big operators are all options

  • charity shop

    How to get into the charity sector

    Big-brand charities attract huge numbers of applicants for each job, so start small – and volunteer first to build up your contacts
  • New York Times newsroom

    How to get into media

    As traditional print and magazine jobs contract, being multi-skilled and digitally literate is the key to success

  • trucks on motorway

    How to get into logistics and supply

    As retailers look to efficient logistics to protect their slender profits, good graduates can quickly gain management jobs
  • How to get into advertising

    Getting a job with a creative industry is hard but social media and a broad spectrum of interests will give you a chance
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