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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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Your first job in recruitment consulting: typical tasks graduates can expect

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What graduates do in their first few months at a recruitment agency, plus what a typical day is like in recruitment consulting.

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The do's and don'ts of starting your career

Careers advice and planning

12 steps to job-seeking success for students and graduates.

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Is a graduate career in human resources right for you?

FAQs

Careers in human resources offer graduates challenges, promotion and prospects galore.

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How do I get a graduate job in HR and recruitment?

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Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in human resources and recruitment (HR), including typical graduate salaries and the different areas you can work in.

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How do I get a graduate job in television?

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It seems that everyone aspires to a graduate job in television but persistent graduates get their foot in the door by doing work experience schemes and staying positive.

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What does it take to make it in the music industry?

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We've talked to two people with plenty of music industry experience to find four key traits you'll need for a career in music.

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The biggest skills gaps and how you can narrow them?

Interviews and assessment centres

What are the biggest skills gaps and how can you broaden your portfolio of skills

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Top ten skills for getting a graduate job in the hospitality industry

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This overview of the key competencies hospitality employers look for explains the skills you'll need to show evidence of in your graduate job applications.

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I want to work as a video game developer – part 1: can I get a job in games?

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Find out what you need to get a job in video game development, with advice from recruiters at two UK game development studios.

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What salary can I expect from a graduate hospitality job?

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The hospitality sector is very varied, so what's the range of graduate salaries on offer?

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SEO analyst

Job descriptions and industry overviews

SEO analysts help an organisation to increase the number of people viewing its website(s) by analysing data on website performance and staying on top of ever-changing SEO trends.

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Creating a graduate CV and covering letter for media and journalism jobs

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Whether you’re applying for a job on a digital platform or want that position with a local newspaper, you need to make sure your CV and covering letter are strong enough to sell your writing skills. While the world of media has changed dramatically, being able to write well and communicate clearly is at the heart of a good career in this business.

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