Careers Advice
Make sure you impress graduate employers with our tips and advice on sprucing up your CV,
dazzling at interview and even how to approach your first day at work.
There’s a lot of competition for graduate jobs at the moment, but you can give yourself a big head start by following our careers advice on everything from writing the perfect graduate CV to balancing your budget when you do get the job.
Whether you’re about to finish uni and don’t know which career your degree qualifies you for, or you just want to have a sneak peek at different industries to see what they’re really like, we’ve got it covered.
Don’t miss our totaljobs.com Graduate Zone careers advice highlights...
The truth about...jobs
From rubbing shoulders with A-listers in media to dedicating your life to charity, we put jobs under the magnifying glass to see what they're REALLY like.
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CVs and Interviews
follow our advice you may find yourself hopping on board that career ladder faster than you can say 'dream job'.
From CV checklists and cover letter tips to the art of interview body language, we have it all covered.
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How to: build experience
You've got the degree and you're ready to start your career... Now all you need is work experience. We show you how.
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Essential reading from Totaljobs Graduate
Job applications: 10 mistakes to avoid
You’ve spent all day putting together an application and you're ready to press send. Stop! Take a moment to read our guide to avoiding mistakes first... | READ MORE
Interview practice questions
Whatever the interview style, one thing remains constant: the questions. Avoid getting caught out and keep awkward silences to a minimum with our advice. | READ MORE
Student loan repayment guide
We're here to answer your questions about repaying your student loan once you get a foot on the career ladder. | READ MORE
Knowing your online fingerprint
Making sure you're in control of social media can avoid some costly pitfalls that could lead you to not getting - or even losing - a job. | READ MORE
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