If I were looking for a graduate job today, I wouldn't start on a job board

If I were looking for a graduate job today, I wouldn't start on a job board

Published on: 02/09/2026

If I graduated this summer and needed a job, I wouldn’t start by looking for vacancies. I’d start by making a list. But it wouldn’t be a list of jobs. And I certainly wouldn’t abandon job boards. But I would do this instead.

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Why applying online is the hardest way to get a graduate job

Why applying online is the hardest way to get a graduate job

Published on: 08/07/2026

Most graduates respond to rejection by sending more applications. I explain why strategy matters more than volume and how to make your job search work harder.

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Why your CV isn’t working (even if it looks ‘good’)

Why your CV isn’t working (even if it looks ‘good’)

Published on: 01/07/2026

Your CV can look polished and still fail to get interviews. I explain why most CVs fall short in a hiring process and the practical steps to fix it.

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