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Employer needs

What employers and recruiters are looking for in university graduates and how you can address these in your job application.

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Solving the graduate dilemma with some creative thinking

Preparing graduates for the 'real world' is a challenge that universities have long grappled with. But one university has come up with a clever solution that puts students in the real world before they graduate. And they're even paid!

How to make yourself more employable

Getting a university degree will improve your opportunities of employment, but it's not a guarantee of work. Sure, you'll learn new skills whatever you study, but arguably the most important thing you'll need to learn are 'employability' skills.