CONTENTS 62 56 UP FRONT 5 KARREN BRADY'S FOREWORD Meet this issue's guest editor 11 EDITOR'S LETTER A warm welcome to our latest edition 20 NEWS Goings-on in the world of jobs and careers 26 MARKET FORCES The statistics behind the job market 30 STRAIGHT TALKING We catch up with Karren Brady TIPS AND ADVICE 40 HOW TO FIND A JOB Top 10 tips to perfect your search 44 SHOW YOUR POTENTIAL Make sure your CV and covering letter get you noticed 75 48 STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD Follow Karren Brady's advice to make an impression at your interview 56 LEARN THE JOB Everything about apprenticeships 62 THE GRADUATE'S GUIDE You've got your degree - what's next? 68 MORE THAN 9 TO 5 Three people explain why they love their jobs so much 98 YOU'RE WELCOME Top 10 reasons to work in hospitality 278 TIME TO THINK AGAIN? Industries you may have not considered 300 GO IT ALONE From freelancing to franchises 304 HOW HIGH CAN YOU CLIMB? Karren's 10 steps to career success 84 308 TOP SPOTS FOR JOBS Fancy a new location? Try these towns 312 THE BEST OF ME Karren's favourite things JOBS & CAREERS /// 15