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Professional qualifications
A professional qualification can fast-track your graduate career, and professional bodies may even help you find a job.
Public v private sector jobs
There are career opportunities for graduates in both the public and the private sector. Find out which would suit you best.
Jobs with smaller companies
Large graduate recruiters are often the most visible, but if you look at smaller enterprises you will find a huge hidden market for jobs.
Northern Ireland and the Republic: what you need to know if you're moving
Moving between the Republic and Northern Ireland can open up new job opportunities, but there are practical issues to consider.
Types of interview
What to expect from the different types of job interview used in graduate recruitment.
How an internship can help you get a job
Completing an internship is a valuable link to a graduate job and will help you develop the skills employers want.
What job would suit me?
Knowing yourself is the first step to job-hunting success and to helping you choose a career that you are going to enjoy.
Career planning for freshers
Some simple steps for first-year students to help get started on career planning.
Work experience in hospitality and leisure
When looking for a graduate job in the hospitality industry, work experience is vital.
How your careers service can help your job search
If you're looking for help with career planning or finding a job, your university careers service can provide the advice and information you need.
Job hunting for mature graduates
As a mature graduate re-entering the job market, you can improve your chances by being positive about your life experience.
Careers in teaching and education
Graduate careers in teaching and education: getting a job, applications, working life and salaries.
