Graduates need to be prepared, armed and readyfor the job-seeking war

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applicants and trap you in endless rounds of assessments. "Find out about smaller employers in your chosen industry," says Whitmell. 'They might not offer such structured training, but you could find yourself exposed to a much wider range of working experiences." Make sure you sign up to recruitment agencies, especially if you are interested in a niche industry, There are a number that specialise in science and technology and these will help you find careers you didn't even'know existed. "Specialist recruiters have industry contacts and know their client companies well," says Whitmell. "They can give you gold-dust tips on how best to organise your CV or conduct yourself at interview."