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Career advice for graduates

Have you just finished university and need to figure out what you are going to do next? Or perhaps you have started your first job? Here are some expert tips on how to land a job and succeed at work

What are the job prospects for the class of 2020?

In a fragile graduate market, some employers are cancelling or deferring offers 

A guide to modern manners in the age of Zoom

The etiquette of video conferencing is sadly a work in progress

Take control of your career in an uncertain world

A good strategy is to minimise worry about external events and focus on personal goals

How a side hustle helps you push ahead in your career

Thinking beyond the day job lets you build new skills or change direction

How to avoid burnout and reinvent yourself

Shorter days and expert efficiency tips make room to rediscover creativity

Is a first class degree really that important?

Many graduate recruiters are weighing up other skills alongside academic achievement

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Making an impact and getting the job you want

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The importance of a role model

Hearing about the challenges successful people faced builds confidence and self-belief

What to wear at work: the new rules

High heels or sandals? Suit or shirtsleeves? Why office dress codes are suddenly in flux

How to win at group assessments

Performing under pressure as a team player

How to step back and rethink your career goals

This is the ideal time of year to renew your focus on short and longer term objectives

How to nail networking

Creating contacts can bolster your job prospects

How do I network with bosses biased towards men?

Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

How to present like a professional

Presentations can inform - and impress - your audience

What if you’re not chosen for a ‘hi-po’ programme?

Not being selected for a leadership role can be a motivation killer at first

How to climb the career ladder

Making an impact in your new job

How to avoid burnout and thrive at work

When we face chronic stress, it cannot be fixed by yoga and mindfulness alone

How to prioritise in the fog of competing demands

Being overwhelmed with work can limit employees’ ability to make wise choices

How do I network with senior colleagues?

Your questions on working life to our expert — and readers’ advice

Should I build my start-up or get a corporate job?

Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

How do I get a job in finance?

Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice

How do I decide what job to pick after university?

Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice