The Graduate Career Hub

Everything we wish someone had told us about getting your first job.

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What Employers Actually Look For

We asked. They answered. Here's what really matters when someone's deciding whether to hire you.

Guide

Interview Prep for Graduates

First interview? You're allowed to be nervous. Here's what actually happens and how to walk in feeling ready.

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Cover Letters That Actually Work

Most cover letters are forgettable. Here’s how to write one that makes someone want to meet you.

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Finding Your First Job After Uni

The honest version. No "just network" platitudes — actual strategies that work when you’re starting from zero.

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Making Your Experience Count

That bar job, charity shop shift, or uni society role taught you more than you think. Here's how to prove it.

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Writing Your First CV

You've got more to work with than you think. Here's how to turn what you have into a CV that actually gets read.

More specific stuff

Graduate Salary Expectations in 2026

What you can realistically expect to earn, where the money is, and how to make sure you're not selling yourself short.

Explaining Gaps and Unusual Paths

Your career doesn't need to be a straight line. Here's how to talk about the bits that don't fit neatly on a CV.

Following Up After an Interview

You've done the interview. Now you're refreshing your inbox every four minutes. Here's how to handle the waiting game with dignity.

The Hidden Job Market

Not every job gets posted on a board. Here's what that actually means, how to find those roles, and why you shouldn't panic about it.

LinkedIn for People Who Find LinkedIn Cringe

You don't need to post inspirational quotes or pretend you love networking. Here's the minimum viable LinkedIn that actually gets results.

Career Planning When You Haven't Got a Clue

Most graduates don't know what they want to do. Here's how to move forward anyway -- without the pressure of picking a forever career.

Applied to 50 Jobs and Heard Nothing?

The silence is brutal. But it's usually fixable. Let's figure out what's going wrong and what to do next.

Is Your CV Getting Past ATS Filters?

Most of what you've heard about beating the robots is outdated or wrong. Here's what actually matters.

The 3 Months Before Graduation

Waiting until after graduation to start job searching is the single most common mistake. Here's exactly what to do and when.

Talking About Your Dissertation in Interviews

Your dissertation is one of the biggest things you've done at university. Here's how to make it work for you in an interview -- without putting anyone to sleep.

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