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Social media can be a real help when embarking on your job hunt or career planning. Having a social media presence can support your networking activities and can also help you to identify job opportunities. Remember, though, that while social media networks can help you find a job, they won’t do it on their own. You need to be strategic and proactive in how you use them.

Funding is a major concern for many considering postgraduate study. Having just endured the financial constraints of undergraduate study, the costs of postgraduate study can be daunting. However, there are supports in place and with good planning, and factoring in the necessary time, there are funding programmes that you may be able to take advantage of to help ease the financial burden.

The most important thing in any job, whatever the company, is that you are healthy and happy in the workplace. No matter how hard you work, you can’t work well if you are not content in the place you are at work and the work you are doing. Your rights in the workplace are enshrined in law. They cover elements such as human rights, sexual and ethnic diversity, disabilities and more. A growing number of companies are working hard to make their workplaces as welcoming and open-minded as possible, which is great news for graduates. So, let’s take a look at some of your rights in the workplace.