Guests this week: Former headhunter Alex Strang, director at Think Resourceful - a talent mapping, research and resourcing specialist - joins us to talk about the techniques employers are using to find top talent, what you can do to put yourself on their radar an why blogging about your achievements is a must.
News review: As John Lewis anticipates 8,000 applications for the 32 slots on its graduate scheme, we scoured the forum for advice from the retailer on what it looks for from new recruits. Plus, now Tesco is highlighting itself as the go-to employer for ex-service personnel, we discuss why we'd like to see more private businesses showing an interest in public sector skills and staff. And, why interviewers might ask you to "escribe this cactus".
Q&A review: Highlights from the exploring careers in finance Q&A, including how to get a job at Deloitte.
Dear Julian: After a few weeks hiatus (busy with the launch of the new men's weekly Gaz7etta) Bauer's creative director Julian Linley is back with some advice for romavac on what to do if you find yourself overqualified for junior roles but under-qualified for anything else.
Jobs top 10: Recruitment is the theme this week, with roles including a graduate banking recruiter at Selby Jennings and a financial headhunter for Harvard Brown. To apply or to find more, go to jobs.guardian.co.uk.
Q&As coming up:
Monday 1 November — Turning your seasonal job into CV gold
Tuesday 2 — Acing your interview
Wednesday 3 — Coping with stress at work
Thursday 4 — Breaking into music journalism
If you'd like to be our resident graduate and join us in the pod to talk about your job seeking and career goals — email careers@guardian.co.uk
