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Finding a summer placement abroad
If you're looking for an international placement, there are many organisations offering work abroad and study abroad programmes. Granted, many programmes are suspended indefinitely due to the pandemic, but they will return.
What recruiters want
Recruiters are looking for something in particular when they advertise a job. If you can show that you have the qualities they're looking for you can give yourself a distinct advantage. Knowing how to analyse what an employer wants in a job advert can give you a real edge.
Private banking
Private banking is a good career choice for graduates with good numerical sense and great interpersonal skills.
Sport, leisure and entertainment
Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: sport, leisure and entertainment.
Investment management and fund management
Investment banks, investment management companies and fund management companies offer a range of job opportunities for graduates.
Tourism and travel
Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: tourism and travel.
Events management
Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: event management.
Hotels and other accommodation providers
Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: hotels and other accommodation providers.
Food service, pubs and clubs
Hospitality, sport, leisure and tourism careers for graduates: food service, pubs and clubs.
Recruitment
Human resources, recruitment and training careers for graduates: recruitment.
Retail pharmacy
Retail, sales and customer services careers for graduates: Retail pharmacy.
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)
TEFL teaching is a popular choice for graduates of all backgrounds.
