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Advice & guides
Practical insights for students, graduates and employers navigating early careers.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher15 min read
Everything a UK SME needs to hire a graduate well in 2026: role design, current salary benchmarks, where to advertise, a fair assessment process, the legal checks and a 90-day onboarding plan.
Career AdviceMonish Meher15 min read
Everything a UK graduate needs to find and land a first role: what the market looks like now, which routes exist, when to apply, what pays what, and a plan for the next 30 days.
Career AdviceMonish Meher13 min read
Five routes into work, compared side by side with current UK figures: who each one suits, what it pays, when to apply and what happens after. Plus which route employers should offer.
Industry InsightsMonish Meher10 min read
A city-by-city comparison of graduate job markets beyond London, using official pay and rent figures, the sectors each city is known for, and how to search roles by location.
Career AdviceMonish Meher10 min read
What London really offers a new graduate: the sectors that hire, how pay compares with the rest of the UK, what rent and travel cost, and where to find roles that are live now.
Career AdviceMonish Meher11 min read
How the Graduate visa and Skilled Worker visa work in 2026, what changes in January 2027, how to find employers that sponsor, and how to talk about your visa in applications.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher12 min read
Apprenticeship funding for small and medium employers changed again in 2026. Here is what you pay, what you can claim, what the apprentice must earn and how to hire one, step by step.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher11 min read
A free, fill-in Word template for writing a graduate job description, with section-by-section guidance, skills-based wording, salary advice and a complete worked example.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher10 min read
A line-by-line breakdown of what a graduate hire costs a UK SME in 2026/27, with the current National Insurance and pension rules, a fully worked £28,000 example, and agency, job board and GradWorx pricing side by side.
Hiring GuidesMonish Meher11 min read
The law on intern pay in the UK, explained for employers (and useful for students): when an intern counts as a worker, the minimum wage rates from 1 April 2026, the narrow exemptions, how enforcement works and what interns and placement students are paid in practice.
CV & InterviewMonish Meher10 min read
Every exercise you are likely to face at a graduate assessment centre, what assessors are really scoring, the mistakes that cost places, and checklists for the day before and the day itself.
CV & InterviewMonish Meher10 min read
A UK guide to graduate cover letters: when you need one, how to address it, what goes in each paragraph, and a full example for a marketing assistant role at a small company, plus a short version for email.
CV & InterviewMonish Meher12 min read
Motivation, competency, strengths, situational and technical questions, with short example answers for graduates whose experience is mostly coursework, part-time jobs and societies.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan13 min read
Are your job requirements narrowing your graduate talent pool? Discover why hiring for skills, capability and potential can uncover stronger candidates.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan12 min read
Discover how AI could transform graduate recruitment by making hiring more efficient and helping graduates and employers discover opportunities and talent they might otherwise miss.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan10 min read
Why do great employers struggle to attract graduates? Explore the graduate visibility gap, employer branding, SME recruitment and better talent discovery.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan8 min read
Discover the five trends reshaping graduate recruitment, from AI and skills based hiring to employer visibility, and what they mean for UK employers.
Career AdviceMichael Horrigan8 min read
Your degree doesn't define your career. Discover how transferable skills can open more graduate career opportunities and why employers recruit capability, not just degree titles.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan6 min read
Many SMEs offer outstanding graduate careers but struggle to attract candidates because graduates don't know they exist. Discover how Employer Story helps SMEs become visible and attract graduate talent.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan5 min read
Many of the UK's best graduate opportunities aren't hidden because they don't exist, they're hidden because graduates don't know where to find them. Visibility is one of the biggest challenges in graduate recruitment.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan9 min read
Understand the key differences between internships and work placements in the UK, including salaries, career benefits, graduate job outcomes, and which option is right for you.
Career AdviceMichael Horrigan7 min read
Discover why work experience, internships, and placements are becoming increasingly important for graduate employability in 2026, and what students and employers can learn.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan7 min read
Many SMEs delay graduate hiring to reduce risk. Discover why internships, work placements, and graduate talent can help build stronger future workforces and long-term business growth.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan8 min read
Discover why Summer Internships and Work Placements help SMEs reduce hiring risk, build future talent pipelines, strengthen workforce planning, and develop AI-ready teams.
Hiring GuidesMichael Horrigan7 min read
Learn how SMEs can hire graduates successfully, reduce hiring risk, build talent pipelines, and attract early career talent in the UK.
Industry InsightsMichael Horrigan6 min read
Explore UK graduate salary trends for 2026, including average starting salaries, industry comparisons, regional differences, and what graduates should realistically expect.
CV & InterviewMichael Horrigan6 min read
A practical UK graduate CV guide: the ideal structure, what employers look for in 10 seconds, common mistakes to avoid, and how to stand out without years of experience.
