Graduate Jobs, CVs and Interviews
Every year roughly 400,000 UK graduates hit the same job market at the same time. The ones who land a role early are not the ones with the best grades: they are the ones with a sharp CV, a LinkedIn that actually works, and a system for applications. This pillar pulls the whole graduate job search together.
CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn
Graduate CV Guide
Write a graduate CV that gets interviews with limited work experience. Structure, skills sections, formatting tips and real examples from UK graduates who landed job offers.
CV Templates
Discover how to choose and tailor the perfect graduate CV template to highlight your degree and beat automated tracking systems. Learn essential formatting tips to make your application stand out to employers in 2026.
CV Examples by Degree
Stand out in the competitive graduate job market with a CV tailored to your specific academic background. Explore our comprehensive CV examples by degree to learn how to highlight your unique skills and achievements.
Cover Letter Guide
Discover how to write a standout application with our comprehensive graduate cover letter guide. Learn essential tips on structuring your page, quantifying achievements, and using AI effectively to impress UK employers.
LinkedIn Optimisation Guide
Before a recruiter reads a single word, they see your images. This is your digital handshake.
Portfolio Building Guide
With 140 applications per graduate vacancy, a standout portfolio is essential for securing interviews. Learn how to curate your best projects and quantify your impact to impress top employers.
Finding and applying
How to Find Graduate Jobs
Securing your first post-university role doesn't have to be overwhelming. Discover proven strategies to find graduate jobs, from tailoring your CV to meeting strict scheme deadlines.
Graduate Schemes Explained
A graduate scheme is a highly competitive, structured training programme offering departmental rotations and an average starting salary of £35,170. Discover everything you need to know about the 2026 recruitment cycle, from application windows to assessment centres.
Application Strategy
With 140 candidates competing for every graduate vacancy, a targeted approach is essential for success. Discover how to build a winning application strategy that prioritises quality over quantity to secure your ideal role.
ATS Applicant Tracking Systems Guide
Did you know 70% of UK enterprise businesses use automated software to screen CVs? Read our comprehensive Applicant Tracking Systems guide to learn how to optimize your CV and beat the bots in 2026.
How to Sell Limited Experience
Discover how to effectively sell limited experience by targeting in-demand skills employers seek. Learn to frame your academic projects as valuable work experience and restructure your CV for maximum impact.
How to Stand Out
With an average of 140 applications per UK graduate role, a tailored approach is essential for success. Discover actionable strategies to quantify your achievements, ace assessment centres, and secure your dream job.
Networking for Graduates
Discover essential strategies to master networking for graduates and kickstart your career. Learn how to build genuine relationships, craft the perfect elevator pitch, and leverage university alumni networks.
Interviews and assessments
Interview Questions and Answers
Discover how to stand out from the crowd with our comprehensive guide to graduate interview questions and answers. We cover everything from mastering the STAR method to crafting the perfect elevator pitch.
Video Interview Tips
Master the screen, conquer the nerves, and secure that graduate role.
Assessment Centre Guide
Discover what to expect at a graduate assessment centre and how to stand out from the competition. This comprehensive guide covers group exercises, presentations, and essential preparation tips.
Psychometric Tests Explained
Discover why 75% of top UK companies use psychometric tests and how to ace them. Learn essential tips for time management, practice, and preparation to secure your graduate role.
Group Tasks Explained
Walking into an assessment centre can often feel like stepping onto a reality TV show set. You are surrounded by strangers, all wearing their best suits, eyeing each...
Your first job
First Job Starter Checklist
Prepare for your new career with our comprehensive first job starter checklist. Learn everything you need to know about tax codes, student loan repayments, and employment contracts.
First Week at Work Guide
Starting your first graduate job? Here is exactly what to expect in your first week: inductions, meeting colleagues, first-week etiquette, and how to make a strong impression.
How to Negotiate Your First Graduate Salary (UK, 2026)
A UK-specific guide to negotiating your first graduate salary: the Equality Act rules that apply to you, where the real data is, and the exact phrases that work without losing the offer.
Workplace Rights for Young People
Navigating the working world can be daunting, but knowing your legal entitlements is the first step to fair treatment. Discover the essential workplace rights for young people, from minimum wage updates to handling zero-hour contracts.
Graduate Rights Guide
Navigate post-university life with confidence by understanding your legal protections. This comprehensive guide covers everything from workplace rights and minimum wage to renting and student loans.
Switching Jobs Early
Leaving your first graduate role within a year is increasingly common and can even boost your salary. Learn how to navigate switching jobs early, from updating your CV to handling your notice period.
Understanding Your Payslip
Landing your first graduate job is a monumental achievement. You have aced the interviews, signed the contract, and put in your first month of hard work. Then, the...
Pension NI and Tax Basics
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