As the year goes on, deadlines will pass and vacancies will be filled. So plan ahead with our month-by-month guide.

Graduate job-hunting in August

• Make the most of your work experience or find a casual work-experience opportunity.
• Plan a gap year if you're considering taking one.
• Search current vacancies if you don't yet have a job after university.
• Interviews are taking place for solicitors' training contracts. Read our interview and assessment centre advice.
• Check out the events calendar for a list of careers events around the UK.
• Sign up for our career advice and jobs by e-mail to make sure you catch all the latest graduate news and vacancies.