Careers Talk

From stepping up your social media and new CV trends to what's in store for the graduate employment statistics, we explore all the job seeking insights graduates need in 2012

Who are the best LGBT employers? Who has a good track record for recruiting ethnic minorities or candidates with disabilities? We explore what companies are doing to broaden their workforce

As businesses and the job market become increasingly global, we explore the demand for internationally aware talent and what this means for graduate job seekers

Graduate scheme applications are opening, and deadlines are fast approaching, so we talk to BT and the NHS to find out what they are looking for from candidates this year

How long does it take to secure a job? What career options are there? And, how can you stand out from the crowd? We explore the big questions facing those looking for a creative career

With golden hellos and top salaries on offer, engineering companies are willing to go to great lengths to lure top graduate talent. But what does it take to impress these employers?

We've got a selection of workie horror stories, survival strategies and insider advice from students and experts who know their placements

If employers are questioning the value of a degree, and competition is tougher than ever, what can students do to enhance their employability while still at university?

With economies abroad not quite as sunny as they once were, what does that mean for the employment prospects of graduates wanting to leave home turf?

Do you live to work or work to live? Are you driven by a passion or by paying your bills? We debate why graduates should think about salary vs job satisfaction

We talk to a group of new recruits to hear all about the skills, experience, and indeed internships, needed to get a paid job in the not-for-profit sector

Following the release of two major graduate job market surveys, we look at the stats, conditions and predictions affecting this year's cohort of job seekers

Being asked to create videos, projects and campaigns or completing a series of challenges has become the norm in graduate recruitment. But is this a fair way of assessing candidates?

A bevy of programmer types join us to share the secrets of their fledgling careers in digital and web development and talk coding, hack days and CV spreadsheets

There is plenty to learn from the journos that have spent decades on the news desk, but to find out what it takes to break into journalism now we get some tips from two newbie hacks

We ask what are the people, trends and TV shows that shape our career choices and can an understanding of these factors help us make better decisions about our working lives?

In this week's podcast we ask, can you turn a tweet into a new job? A social media and recruitment expert shares his Twitter tips. Plus, what employers think of our Twitter Job Challenge

We know an awful lot about graduate schemes; they're often well paid, highly respected and tough to get onto. But, how can you be sure that a graduate programme is the right option for you?

We're joined by Raindance Film Festival founder Elliot Grove to discuss what is takes to make a name for yourself as a film-maker

We ask, what long-term effects can an unplanned or misjudged job have on your future? And discuss career choices and minimising the long-term effects of graduating in a recession

Ever been in an interview that felt like you were being grilled on Dragon's Den? Former Dragon James Caan spills his career secrets and reveals what successful candidates have in common

January means two things; it's a time for new year's resolutions and also the biggest month for job seeking. Our experts share their tips for giving your career a boost in the new year

We talk to the ad agency behind the non-graduate graduate recruitment scheme and wonder if initiatives like this, and the prospect of higher tuition fees, will tempt you into a degree-free career

Eager to live up to the promise of your glittering CV? Try these top techniques and breeze your way from the anxious pre-interview wait in reception to the employed-loveliness of your new job

Following findings that psychology grads are among those least likely to be unemployed, we explore what makes them so attractive to employers and wonder if there is a secret we can all learn from

Feeling ready to move on from your first job but unsure where and how? We talk promotions and next steps for anyone suffering from a spell of second-jobber syndrome

In this week's show we explore reverse job seeking, headhunting and why, in today's market, the key to success is all about making yourself visible to employers

We poll a panel of past and present political players to find out more about various roles and opportunities in the world of politics and government

Is a trades and manufacturing revival the solution to graduate unemployment? Author and journalist Simon Jenkins and plumber-come-musician Mike Stanley join us to explore the merits of manual work

We share five steps to boosting your employability and developing new skills. Plus, the most honest job advert ever and a lesson in application letter writing from Hunter S Thompson

Does the grad job market need a matchmaker? We ask: what can graduates do to improve their employability and compatibility with employers?

Masters degree + unpaid internship x family in the industry = dream job? We ask leading careers adviser Dr Paul Redmond to reveal his formula for successful graduate job seeking

What can job seekers learn from the world of marketing? We discuss how a knowledge of branding, strategy and target markets can revolutionise your job hunt

Are our jobs really getting worse or are expectations of roles and the working world too high? We seek some advice on turning clock watching into career contentment

Inspired by graduate job market spoof — and current YouTube sensation — the Arts Graduate Unemployment Song, we ask: is it true if you want a job, you don't want an arts degree?

Given the cost of a degree, and the difficulty in finding a graduate job, should students be thinking about going straight into the workplace?

Cathy Hyde, head of future talent at Bernard Hodes, explains how to get your dream job with a big brand. Plus, we discuss TeachFirst, office romance and koalas

The cliche claims, it doesn't come more cut-throat than advertising. So we ask Michelle Greenhalgh, head of graduate recruitment at Saatchi and Saatchi, what it really takes to make it as an ad exec

The head of recruitment at HSBC gives us the insider dealings on graduate roles in the banking sector plus some tips to beat the bust and help your career to boom

Although there were only enough jobs for 5,800 of them, nearly 10,000 students completed the legal practice course last year. So, in this week's show we hope to reveal some loopholes into the legal profession

A small poll on our site revealed 69% of you wish you had spent more time with your uni careers adviser. So, we talk about making the most of this resource and other ways universities could better prepare grads for the job market

Surveys of the graduate recruitment market seem more plentiful than grad jobs at the moment. So, we ask the big wigs from High Fliers and Association of Graduate Recruiters — the organisations behind recent research — where are all the opportunities?

Are internships just exploitation or are they a great way to boost your employability? Plus, graduates face 270 rivals for jobs and should you and would you relocate for work?

The festival director of the Green Man shares some secrets from her 20-year career in events. Plus, optimistic graduates, why staff still want to work in the public sector and how watching sport can benefit the workplace

We talk about the health and future of social work with the executive director of Newham's children and young people's services. Plus, rising temp recruitment, graduates gravitating towards overcrowded sectors and extreme commuters

We talk to the National Council of Voluntary Organisations about growth and opportunity in charity work. Plus, unsuccessful applicants who hold a grudge, creative recruitment campaigns and how important is height to career success?

We talk to the teaching union NASUWT about training and increasing competition in the profession. Plus, the UK doctor shortage, rising charity vacancies and why a quarter of all employees plan to leave their jobs this year

Our experts explore the potential impact of the hiring freeze on staff and job seekers. Plus, we mourn the Future Jobs Fund, praise great workplaces and expose the good, the bad and the risky of talking about work on the internet

Careers consultant John Lees explains why you need a job-seeking strategy. Plus, we talk about Lady Gaga applying for an internship and eye-popping presentation skills

We explore the employment opportunities and skills gaps in the engineering, technology and science sectors with Professor Sa'ad Medhat, founding chief executive of the New Engineering Foundation