Graduate advice
Find out how to land your dream graduate job with our expert advice for graduates. Whether you need help adapting to graduate life, you’re looking to improve your job searching technique, or you’re just not sure of your options – we’ve got carefully tailored graduate career advice that’s guaranteed to boost your prospects.
UK graduate jobs: Finding graduate careers, schemes, and degree career paths
Fresh out of uni? From CV and interview tips to the top graduate employers, here’s our ultimate guide to finding a graduate job in 2026.
What jobs can I do with a 2:2 degree?
Graduated with a 2:2? From top employers to the best roles, here’s everything you need to know about finding a job with a 2:2 degree.
Graduate attributes and skills – What are employers looking for?
Figuring out what companies want in graduates isn’t always easy. Here are 10 great skills graduate employers always look for.
The best paying graduate jobs
Looking for the highest paying graduate jobs? From law to management, discover which career paths offer the biggest pay packets in 2026.
Degree levels explained
Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.
Six of the best extracurricular activities for your CV
Wondering how you can add a little extra to your CV? We’ve already covered whether you should include your hobbies, but here are five extracurricular activities you might want to add to your CV.
UK graduate jobs: Finding graduate careers, schemes, and degree career paths
Fresh out of uni? From CV and interview tips to the top graduate employers, here’s our ultimate guide to finding a graduate job in 2026.
What jobs can I do with a 2:2 degree?
Graduated with a 2:2? From top employers to the best roles, here’s everything you need to know about finding a job with a 2:2 degree.
Graduate attributes and skills – What are employers looking for?
Figuring out what companies want in graduates isn’t always easy. Here are 10 great skills graduate employers always look for.
The best paying graduate jobs
Looking for the highest paying graduate jobs? From law to management, discover which career paths offer the biggest pay packets in 2026.
Degree levels explained
Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.
Six of the best extracurricular activities for your CV
Wondering how you can add a little extra to your CV? We’ve already covered whether you should include your hobbies, but here are five extracurricular activities you might want to add to your CV.
Six AI skills every graduate needs
Looking to start your career? Discover the top five AI skills that are in demand in the UK and will help you stand out to employers in 2025.
How to kick-start your career if you’re aged 18-24
Aged 18-24 and looking for work? Here are our top tips on how to kick-start (or restart) your career and find a job you love.
Student loans: What you need to know
Confused about student loans? You’re not alone. To help you get to grips with it all, here are a few key things you need to know, and how to apply for them.
Student loan repayments: What you need to know
Still not sure when you have to start repaying your student loan? We spoke to the Money Advice Service to find out the facts:
FAQs
What do we recommend adding to your CV after you graduate?
Education should generally be the focus of a Graduate CV. Write in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent events coming first. Include relevant modules too, as well as skills tailored to the job description to help you stand out. Try using our Graduate CV template to get you started.
What’s our advice on getting on a graduate scheme?
Graduate schemes can be highly competitive – so always start your search as early as possible. We also recommend doing your research so you can tailor your application to the role.
Are there specific interview questions for graduate roles?
Although the most common interview questions are still likely to come up, there are certain things graduates may also be asked. Our advice is to prepare for anything directly related to your role. Examples of graduate interview questions include ‘what was your biggest achievement at university?’ and ‘what was the worst part of your course?’
What jobs can you do with your degree?
On reed.co.uk, we’ve got lots of advice on what jobs you can do with your degree. So whether you studied english, law, business, psychology or science, or you got a 2:2 in any subject, we’ve got you covered.