Surprise, surprise, it’s not just good marks employers are looking for when sifting through job applications...so what else do they want to see on your CV? Find out here.
Gill Sharp (Careers Adviser)
Graduate prospects
Find out how Higher Education Achievement Reports are being introduced by universities to give an all-round record of your achievements - and not just the academic stuff.
Rebecca Hughes (Editorial assistant, Which? University)
Graduate prospects
Extra-curricular activities are great for both personal and practical reasons. Here are just a few of the many opportunities open to you while you’re at university.
Gill Sharp (Careers Adviser)
Graduate prospects
No is the easy answer to this one, but it all comes down to what you want to do. A postgraduate qualification can give you the edge – or even be essential – with some careers; with others you can certainly get a graduate-level job without it.
Charlie Ball (Deputy Director of Research, HECSU)
Graduate prospects
You might have heard a lot about how important work experience is and how employers love it. And you know what? It is really important, and employers do love it…
Charlie Ball (Deputy Director of Research, HECSU)
Graduate prospects
Does the region you study in affect your graduate employment prospects? You might not think it, but yes – location counts. Our employment expert explains why.
Charlie Ball (Deputy Director of Research, HECSU)
Graduate prospects
There’s more to getting a graduate job than getting a good degree. The AGR explains how to prepare yourself for the world of work throughout your time at university…
Carl Gilleard (Chief Executive, Association of Graduate Recruiters)
Graduate prospects
While nothing can guarantee you a good job, picking the right university can improve your chances. But what qualifies as a 'top university' or a 'good job' anyway?
Charlie Ball (Deputy Director of Research, HECSU)
Graduate prospects
Looking at graduate prospects for your chosen course or university but can’t make sense of the stats? Our employment expert adds the context so you get the real story.
Charlie Ball (Deputy Director of Research, HECSU)
Graduate prospects
Want to study a degree course with a top graduate salary? Find out which subjects were best for starting salaries last year and the types of jobs that grads go into.
Rebecca Hughes (Editorial assistant, Which? University)
Finding the right course
Graduate prospects
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