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Explore all graduate advice and guidance on gradireland

On gradireland you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
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How to write a graduate CV for retail banking, insurance and actuary jobs

Skills and competencies

Showing on your CV that you can exceed targets and build good relationships will make you a graduate that financial services employers want to interview you.

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Top ten tips to get your law CV noticed by chambers

Skills and competencies
Law
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CVs and covering letters for event management jobs: five top tips

Skills and competencies

Show that you and event management are suited to each other, right from the first stages of the recruitment process.

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Compare your investment banking graduate CV to the competition

Skills and competencies

CVs for a graduate scheme with an investment bank usually fall into three types: straight and narrow, everyman and wildcard. Want to know where your CV fits and how to improve it? Read below.

Accounting & finance
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Writing a CV for graduate advertising, marketing and PR jobs

Profiles

CVs are a key part of the application process. We've put together some tips to help you stand out in the marketing, advertising and PR sector.

Marketing, advertising & PR
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How to write a CV for a property graduate job

Skills and competencies

Does your CV make property recruiters want to meet you? Check out our answers to some frequently asked questions about making an outstanding graduate surveyor application in real estate.

Property, construction & QS
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Your retail graduate CV: structure and tips

Skills and competencies

Whether you’re looking for a position as a merchandiser, buyer or retail manager, take a look at our retail CV examples and follow our guide to find out how to write a CV for a retail graduate job.

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The graduate’s guide to creative CVs

Applications
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The graduate's guide to CVs: What your CV should include?

Applications

What graduates need to know about how to write a CV, the information to include and how to choose the right CV format.

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How to write a graduate technical CV

Skills and competencies

Putting together a good graduate technical CV is no mean feat. Take a look at our template CV and our breakdown of how you could structure yours.

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Consulting CVs for job-seeking graduates

Skills and competencies
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How to Apply for the Jameson International Graduate Programme

Interviews and assessment centres

General tips on how to demonstrate you have "Serious Character" in both the written and video application.

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