Life at work

You chose a career, got some experience, wrote a CV and cover letter, aced the interview and - wonder of wonders - you actually got offered your first graduate job. Massive congratulations!

But this is really just the beginning of a long road into your future career. Although it's sure to be an exciting time for you, it may also be just a bit scary... And so we talk you through what you need to know as a new worker.

How to have a good first day at work

You did it! You got the job! Well done, it’s not easy to get a job in the current market and now you’ll wanting to be make a good impression. Check out our guide to having a good first day.

Bills and budgeting advice

Now you're out of uni, you'll have to pay council tax and kiss goodbye to your student discount. Luckily, with smart budgeting, it doesn’t have to hurt too much.

Starting work: a survival guide

Starting work can be a scary experience so we bring you our survival guide covering everything from difficult colleagues to having realistic expectations.

Tax explained

Hurrah! You got your job and, finally, you get your first proper wage. Then you look down at the net total. What’s that? Where has all your money gone? We’re here to explain.

Student loan repayment guide

It seemed so good at the time, free money that you didn’t have to think about until years in the future. Now it is the future, so we’re here to answer your questions about repaying student loans.

Benefits: know your perks

As well as the joy of actually getting onto the career ladder in the first place AND then the added wonder of getting a proper salary, many companies also offer benefits to keep employees happy...

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