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No, it's not glamorous. And yes, it might sound strikingly close to babysitting. Still, au pairing can be an eye-opening and exciting experience.

The graduate job market is a harsh place.

The smartest thing you can do at uni - other than getting your degree, of course - is to prepare for your future career. Although you might think the future is a long way off, the fact is it’ll come along sooner than you think.

It’s estimated that the average person will have up to 15 different jobs during their career. Still, changing directions can seem pretty daunting.

According to its website, LinkedIn currently boasts 467 million users and 3 million active job listings. Not bad for a 'boring' networking site.

It’s one of the busiest times of the year and can involve working long hours right through to the New Years sale.

If you frequently use LinkedIn, Indeed or any other major jobsite, you’ll occasionally find opportunities with companies that are almost too eager to hire and meet you. Are they a scam?

The phrase ‘student volunteer’ immediately conjures up images of globe-trotting, philanthropic backpackers. But if it’s something new, challenging and rewarding you’re looking for, you needn’t go so far as another country. Why not consider volunteering closer to home?

If you're being rejected because you haven't got a portfolio that stretches wide enough, or because you fall short in terms of experience compared to other candidates, then it's probably time to consider some editorial internships.

If you're included in the ranks of people taking time out then here’s a handy list of ideas on how to fill your time - because boredom is one thing your gap year should not include!