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Deadline Buster: November 22-29

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Upcoming deadlines for graduate training schemes, graduate internships and other graduate careers.

An interview with a difference

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The Shell Gourami Business Challenge is widely seen as one of the most innovative recruitment schemes around. We take a closer look.

Students face fears over recession

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Over half of students believe their careers would be harmed by a recession, The Guardian has reported.

Grads remain firm on work-life balance

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Graduates are still rejecting a long hours culture, despite the insecurity in the job market caused by the credit crunch, new research suggests.

Degrees ‘adversely affected’ by credit crunch

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The credit crunch could be adversely affecting students’ degree results, the NUS has warned.

Security breach releases job seekers’ personal details

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Personal details– including national insurance number and home address – of two individuals have been inadvertently displayed to a student looking for work on the Debenhams website.

Small proves beautiful in the workplace

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Graduates who work for small firms after university are likely to be happier in their jobs than those working for large companies, research suggests.

Why volunteering rocks

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Janagan Alagarajah enjoyed a summer of free festivals while doing his bit for charity. Read and learn.

Worst exam blunders published

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Ruthless university professors have gone on the attack by publicising their students’ worst exam mistakes.

Graduate turns down top City job for plastering

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A Masters graduate has turned down take a £100,000 job in the City in order to become a qualified plasterer.