The job market

Don’t underestimate the challenge of finding a graduate position. The graduate market is highly competitive and the number of graduates in the marketplace far outstrips the number of jobs available. The key fact to remember is there are opportunities and every year companies recruit to their graduate schemes. You just need to be ready to compete.

One aspect of your preparation is understanding your industry sector. What are the recruiters in your sector looking for? What issues are they facing with current applications from graduates? What areas of the sector do they see in contraction or expansion? Use this information to ensure that you are ...

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