Advice
Our Advice section includes careers articles on all areas of graduate job-hunting, with advice from leading careers experts. Here you'll find invaluable tips on job-hunting, CVs, interviews and job applications. We've got something for everyone: whether you've already made up your mind about what area of work you're interested in, or if you are bamboozled by all the options open to you. Whatever your situation, Real World's expert advisers are here to help you.
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The Social Networking DilemmaYou can’t stop thinking about it. You wonder what has changed since you last saw it. That urgent document you need to write is the last thing on your mind. You are impatient; you just cannot wait for your next fix. ... more |
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Middle Earth - The West MidlandsFor a start there’s the exciting city of Birmingham, which boasts more attractions than you can shake a stick at. The recent development of the Bullring Shopping Centre, with the award-winning Selfridges store, is a shopping experience you’ll never forget. ... more |
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EXCLUSIVE: Book Publishing Roles Made SimpleWhichever area of Book Publishing you choose to work in... ... more |
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The Laws of Relativity - Working in PRIf the world of Public Relations - or PR - is totally alien to you, then take a look at our brilliant new A Day In The Life blog with Joanna Kwiatkowska, of Fishburn Hedges PR. Joanna charts the ups and downs of a typical PR day, so if this is a sector you're interested in, get reading now! ... more |
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Blog: My Recruiter Hell, Part 3You may think you’ve got what it takes to land that dream job, but have you really? What are recruiters really looking for when you walk through the door? With our exclusive blog you can read about the lack of basic skills that make one recruiter see red. ... more |
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2:1: The Bottom Line?Are employers right to insist on a 2:1 or higher to apply? Does it ensure the best candidate for the job? Or does it alienate a graduate population whose talents lie away from purely exams and coursework? Graduates give us their opinions as part of the Orange Make Your Mark Panel ... more |
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Advertising Careers: What you need to knowGraduate discussing what a career in advertising actually entails. Detailing how to excel in the field, how to get promoted, and also outlining what principles they work by and some of the pressures involved. As part of the Orange Make Your Mark graduate panel, chaired by Darius Norell, founder of Real World magazine. ... more |
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Engineering and Technology... more |
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City and Finance... more |
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Law Issue... more |
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The Social Networking DilemmaYou can’t stop thinking about it. You wonder what has changed since you last saw it. That urgent document you need to write is the last thing on your mind. You are impatient; you just cannot wait for your next fix. ... more |
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Middle Earth - The West MidlandsFor a start there’s the exciting city of Birmingham, which boasts more attractions than you can shake a stick at. The recent development of the Bullring Shopping Centre, with the award-winning Selfridges store, is a shopping experience you’ll never forget. ... more |
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Manage Your FutureIf you are a budding entrepreneur and like the idea of your knowledge and expertise being at the forefront of the business decisions of major companies then this is the career for you. Text by Ingrid Francis. Case Studies by Catherine Watson ... more |
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Get the X - Factor!What makes a graduate stand out from the crowd? Buckets of work experience? a first class degree? David Williams finds that employers are after something less easy to define.... ... more |
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What should I do with my life?Have you been putting it off, are you a bit confused... or you simply have no idea what to do job-wise? Well, you’re not alone, read on for plenty of reassurance and some sound career advice. ... more |
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5 steps to career clarity5 Steps to Career Clarity ... more |
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Careers around the UK, Little BritainWhile London has plenty to offer graduates, the regions should not be overlooked for job opportunities. You may find that your perfect job is located outside the Big Smoke, as Laura Goodman reveals ... more |
All change - Job hoppingFINDING THE PERFECT JOB CAN BE A CASE OF TRIAL AND ERROR. BUT WHAT DO RECRUITERS THINK ABOUT STUDENTS WHO HAVE HOPPED FROM ONE JOB TO ANOTHER? ... more |
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Looking for an Alternative?If working in the City sounds like the lifestyle you want, but you fancy something a little different, there are many alternative options, one of which may be right up your street. ... more |
