Some careers are open to all: read up on them in the TARGETjobs magazine

Advertising & PR

How do I get a job in advertising and PR?

All you need to start your graduate career in advertising and PR. With tips on applying for roles, specialisms within the sector and salary information, this is the place to start your search for jobs in advertising and PR.

Areas of work

People at work

Jobs by e-mail

Get jobs, employer information, features and news in advertising & PR sent straight to your inbox!

This sector in two seconds...

Advertising & PR: awareness and goodwill towards a product, service, organisation or individual. Assumed to require liquid thinking and a liking for liquid lunches.

Cover letters: the golden rules

A carefully-crafted covering letter can demonstrate your commitment to the job, primary motivation in applying and sparkling personality all in one letter - and make all the difference to a recruiter's decision to ask you in for interview.

You might consider a career in sales; marketing; or media and publishing.

Or for your widest possible choice, go to other graduate careers and browse details of the 30 largest sectors in terms of graduate employment, or explore over 300 job descriptions - everything from academic librarian to zookeeper.