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Graduates and the Law?
What effect will new employment laws have on graduate recruitment?
Graduates set to ride out choppy UK jobs' market
Demand for graduates from employers is likely to get more, not less, fierce over the next year, despite growing uncertainty over the UK jobs' market, a new survey has suggested.
Work experience that's more than just making the tea
An employer "kite mark" has been launched to help graduates and students in the UK find work experience that is actually valuable and not just filing or making the tea.

Graduate Resources

From Graduate to grown-up: Getting your Career Started
Research just published reports that university careers services are "under-funded, under-resourced and poor quality.
Student Debt and how to deal with it
Accumulating debt is a reality student's face. Find out the key points on student debts and how to deal with them.

Identifying a career

Top 20 Companies to Work For
How to pick the right company to plant your career seeds in.
From Studying Shakespeare to Selling Stella.
Are you about to graduate but don't want to work in the same field? Find out your options are.
Monster's Graduate Starter Kit
As a novice, your best bet is to conduct an extensive campaign in order to advertise the fact that you're looking for a job as widely as possible.
Making the right decision
The idea of having one career or profession that you choose at graduation and stay with for life is increasingly rare.
Use your interests to identify a career
Being clear about what interests and what bores you is an important part of job hunting for two main reasons.
Graduate jobs - know what's out there
The Internet offers the ability to apply for a job any time - but there are some tips you should be aware of.
Choosing your employer - there is a choice
How many employers can you name that offer jobs in your chosen field? Finding out about different employers is crucial.
Organisational cultures - will you fit in?
Organisational culture within a particular organisation refers to the pattern of beliefs, attitudes and behaviours.
How to Handle Interviews
The need to start earning some real money is kicking in with a vengeance, so how do you put yourself on the career ladder?

Getting the job

Graduated but can't find a Job?
In order to get the job you want, you are going to have to market yourself and become the best.
What Employers Want
Employers are looking for specific skills and traits. How can you gain these skills?
You've got your degree, now where's that dream job?
Getting a foot in the door for your first career step can be as tricky as working out who Kate Moss is currently dating.
How to Handle Interviews
Find out how to put yourself ahead of the competition and get your foot on the career ladder?
Work experience - stand out from the crowd
Experience of work is increasingly important in the world of graduate employment.
How to handle the pressure of finals and job hunting
Career building and job-hunting are demanding activities. How are you doing?
What to do once you've graduated
Not all undergraduates decide to work straightaway, many decide they need either further qualifications or some experience of work first.
What are assessment centres?
The assessment centre (AC) is usually the last part of the selection process and only about 5% of applicants get this far.
Your employment rights
The relationship between you and your employer is primarily dictated by your employment contract.
How You Can Become an Engineer
If you've ever considered a career in engineering, you probably thrive on problem solving.

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On the Job

Surviving Office Life
So, finals are becoming a distant memory, your post-graduation gap year has come to an end, and you're facing the world of work for the first time.
How to Impress in your First Job
Once you've celebrated landing your first job you'll want to keep hold of your employed status.
How to Make your First Job a Success
Top tips on etiquette, office attire and all the little things that will help you stand out in your new role.

A Day in the Life

Podcast: PR Manager - Monster.co.uk
Find out what a PR Manager really gets up to in this podcast. You may be surprised with the opportunities that could come up!
Podcast: Key Account Manager - Monster.co.uk
This podcast provides insight into what it takes to be a success in sales, the challenges you will face and perks of the job.
Working in the Music Industry
Ministry of Sound's A&R Promotions Rep for Smoove Records gives us insight into working in the music industry.
Teacher in Training
Being on a graduate teacher-training programme is rather like being a superhero.
Business IT Graduate
I was brought into the company to look after their entire web needs and we began offering my services as part of their service.
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