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LET'S TALK ABOUT THE RAIN

Whereas some films have very specific beginnings, middles and ends, others are simply random windows into the lives...

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THE WRONG QUESTIONS

According to Sainsbury’s many graduates are turned off by the quirky interviewing approaches of firms embarking...

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MONEY MATTERS

If money matters are getting you down, then don’t despair, there is light at the end of the tunnel. According...

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SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES!

If you are a budding female entrepreneur interested in setting up your own business but not sure where to

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Briony Worthing - Trainee Solicitor - Lovells LLP

I am halfway through a two-year training contract with Lovells LLP, an international business law firm. Completing the two years will enable me to qualify as a solicitor. To date I have spent time in the Real Estate, Financial Institutions and Litigation departments, and the work has varied considerably between them. ... more

CUT THROAT COMPETITION

Cut Throat Competition

Due to the economic downturn, finding that ideal job will be far harder for this year’s 270,000 graduates than for previous ones. Many graduate recruiters will be cutting back on large-scale ‘milk round’ schemes, meaning that graduate placements will be harder to find, and more competitive too. ... more

EASY VIRTUE

EASY VIRTUE

Despite a sterling cast, wonderful location work and a script based on the play by Noel Coward, Easy Virtue never quite hits the right note as a film. It’s as if it has a sore throat and can’t decide whether to sing a little flat or a little sharp. It doesn’t help that the storyline is now exceedingly dated ? a ‘racy’ American woman (she’s actually a racing car driver) marries the son of English landed gentry and comes a cropper at the hands of his somewhat bigoted family. ... more

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Geoffrey Barranco - Real World Europe - Strategic Planning Analyst

I was actively looking for the concept of a European Graduate Programme ? several rotations in different countries with various projects ? when I was contacted by a Graduate Headhunting Agency. Ironically, the Wolseley French subsidiary also contacted me later in relation to an application I had sent before the recruiting process had even started. I guess that is what people call destiny! ... more

Laura Esslemont - English Literature

Laura Esslemont - English Literature - Hodder & Stoughton

I work at Hodder & Stoughton as a production controller. I am responsible for the H&S backlist ? all the reprints, special sales and also a handful of new titles as well. ... more

Amy Albright - Fine artist

Amy Albright - Fine artist

It was a real turning point for me. I remember visiting art galleries and seeing paintings that inspired me and thinking how I would like to produce paintings that would have that effect onother people. ... more

Middle Earth - The West Midlands

Middle Earth - The West Midlands

For 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

Lucy Abbot - Creative coordinator

Lucy Abbot - Creative coordinator

In my role as Creative coordinator, I am the main source of support for the consultants in the business. When I first started in the role, I provided creative and logistical support for client projects but I became really interested in the design side so my work has become more focused on that area. ... more

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Blog: My Recruiter Hell, Part 3

You 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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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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Ernst and Young

Ernst and Young has 114,000 people, in 700 locations across 140 countries around the world that are working to help companies realise the potential in their business... more

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DON'T PANIC!

Speculation about the credit crunch and economic downturn is enough to send anyone’s stress soaring, but news from the Association of Graduate Recruiters shows the amount of graduate vacancies is actually remaining healthy. ... more

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SPECIAL OFFER OF THE WEEK

We know money is ALWAYS too tight to mention for students, but with the Credit Crunch biting hard and Christmas just a matter of weeks away, now may be an even more stressful time financially. That’s why here at Real World we are always more than happy to pass on news of any special offers we get wind of ? and here’s an absolute peach of a bargain from Boots. For one week only the Fujifilm FinePix J15fd Camera will be sold at half its regular retail price of £179.99, at a budget-busting sum of £89.99. ... more



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