Your Guide to UK Graduate Careers

Expert career tips for UK and international students seeking internships, graduate schemes and sponsorship-friendly roles, with guidance on CVs, interviews and employability skills. Brought to you by UKey, your key to the UK

How to answer "why this company?" and stand out in UK interviews Feb 13, 2026

Last updated: February 2026

A strong “Why this company?” answer proves your choice was deliberate, informed, and specific to that employer.

The best answers combine targeted company research with...

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ChatGPT prompts for UK graduate jobs: 10 copy-paste prompts to get hired faster Jan 28, 2026

Last updated: January 2026

Using ChatGPT well is not “cheating”, it is structured thinking on demand.

The fastest way to improve your UK graduate job results is to use AI for the parts you usuall...

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CV with no work experience: what recruiters actually want (and how to prove it) Jan 12, 2026

A CV with no work experience can still be a strong graduate CV if you show responsibility, skills, and outcomes clearly.

Recruiters usually reject “empty-looking” CVs because the evidence is un...

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UK Graduate Job Market 2026: What Students Can Control Dec 30, 2025

Last updated: December 2025

The UK graduate job market in 2026 is competitive because application volumes are historically high while many employers are reducing or tightening graduate hiring.

Yo...

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How to prepare for a UK graduate job in your first year of university Dec 12, 2025

Last updated: December 2025

The most effective way to prepare for a UK graduate job in your first year of university is to build light, consistent habits that quietly strengthen your future applic...

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How to Choose a Graduate Job in the UK: 5 Practical Steps for Students Dec 10, 2025

Last updated: December 2025

To choose a graduate job in the UK, you need to combine honest priorities, real experience, focused research and a short list of target industries.

Feeling lost about ...

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UK graduate scheme CV format: the layout that gets interviews Dec 05, 2025

Last updated: December 2025

The best UK graduate scheme CV format is a one-page, clean, ATS-friendly layout that highlights education, experience, and key achievements in a way recruiters can u...

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What are the skills UK employers look for in graduates? Dec 05, 2025

Last updated: December 2025

 

The skills UK employers look for in graduates are transferable skills that help businesses make money, save money or reduce risk.

Most graduate recruiters focus ...

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