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How to become a graduate data analyst in the UK
The skills UK employers test, typical graduate pay, the main routes in, and how to build a portfolio that gets you interviews.
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Data analyst interviews and technical tests: what to expect
The SQL, Excel and statistics tests UK employers set for graduate data analyst roles, the interview questions that come up, and how to present your findings.
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UK graduate jobs: a guide for international parents
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How to get a graduate job with no experience
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No job after graduation? What to do next
7% of 2023/24 UK graduates were unemployed 15 months on. Why it happens, a calm step-by-step plan, and the free careers help you can still use.
When do graduate schemes open? Deadlines for 2027 entry
Most UK graduate schemes open in September or October and close between November and January, some earlier once full. Real 2027 dates and what to do.
Graduate jobs and schemes that accept a 2:2
Only 47% of employers in the latest ISE survey ask for a 2:1. Graduate schemes that accept a 2:2, other routes in, and how to explain your grade.
How to write a graduate CV in the UK, with examples
A UK graduate CV is two A4 pages at most, with no photo or date of birth. Lead with your degree, show results with numbers and tailor it to each advert.
Graduate online tests: types, scoring and free practice
Graduate online tests measure numerical, verbal and logical reasoning, judgement and personality. Scores are compared with a norm group and a pass mark.
Video interview tips: how to prepare for a one-way interview
One-way video interviews give you set questions, thinking time and a timer. How they work, whether AI scores them, and how to set up and prepare.
Graduate interview questions and how to answer them
The common graduate interview questions, what each one tests and how to approach it, plus the STAR method, strengths-based interviews and what to ask.
How to help your son or daughter find a job after university
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Is a career coach worth it? An honest guide for graduates
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How to change career to data analyst in the UK
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How to become a graduate data analyst in the UK
The skills UK employers test, typical graduate pay, the main routes in, and how to build a portfolio that gets you interviews.
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