There are some fundamental life lessons that university degrees don't cover - and no amount of portfolios will rectify that. Here are our top points to consider before entering the workplace as a graduate - and trust us, the next five minutes' reading could be just as important as your entire degree.

As a university student, you may feel as though your time is limited, especially if long commutes take valuable hours out of your day. According to a 2014 survey, the average commuter spends 10,634 hours on their journey to work - and students are no exception..

While a summer internship might sound like a horrible trade-off to your much-expected vacation, the experience you will earn may very well be what will get you on your way to your dream job a few years down the line.