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It's always exciting when you start a new job; it's a brand new chapter of your life and the chance to build a career in something you enjoy doing. But while a job can be a welcome prospect, they aren't always quite what we expect. If you're particularly unlucky, a dream job role can become more like a nightmare.

Experts predict that the average person will have 10 to 15 jobs in their lifetime, so it’s fair to say that most of us will have to do a bit of work before we find our dream job.

As there are so many candidates for each role nowadays, it’s become more common for employers to have a second stage interview to whittle down applicants even further. Often, this takes the form of a phone interview.

Do you know your history? The humble CV has gone through multiple reiterations and changes. You might be surprised how the job market and application process has evolved.

The first step of any job-hunt is creating a great CV. It’s the first thing employers see of you, and hopefully not the last!

As a student, it can be rather deflating if you only have retail experience to your name. In fact, it means that you have real work experience - something few grads can boast. Through your retail job, you have acquired skills that employers are looking for.

Video games have long been thought of as meaningless distractions. However, gaming in moderation can help you to develop valuable skills and traits that successfully translate to the workplace.

Heading into an interview, you probably know the answers to questions about your skills and experience by heart. So what would you do if a potential employer asked you how you feel when you break a promise, or whether you prefer finishing or starting tasks?

Mature students are students over 21 who didn't go to university after school or college. Many mature students are over 30 and have had work, mortgage or family responsibilities.

When seeking your first real-world job after graduation, it can be hard to know where to start. With your uni careers team, your pals and your parents advising you what to look for, how can you tell the difference between any old grad job and a leg up your career ladder?