Career planning advice for students and graduates
All careers are built up in steps and this part of targetjobs.co.uk covers the first stages in choosing a graduate career and seeking out your first job after graduation. It’s all about getting ideas about jobs by knowing your career options, exploring your skills and understanding your motivation, and then, of course, knowing where to look for graduate opportunities. Dip in, whatever stage you’re at. Even if you feel you’re up against a wall having left graduate job hunting and career plans a little late, covering the basics is the best way to boost your confidence and get back on track.
I have a degree, now what?
If you don’t know what to do with yourself now that you have graduated, then you can read our helpful guide to get some ideas. If you are lucky enough to still be studying then this should give you some ideas you can work towards now.
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Don't panic! It's never too late to start your job-hunt
If you've been putting off your graduate job-hunt because you don't know where to begin and you think it is too late, now is the time to take stock and get started.
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Fun, prospects or money: what are you looking for?
Even those who don’t know what career to go for will have a good idea of what they want from it. But are you looking for prestige or power, money or fun? You decide.
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The top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate
With so many graduates now on the market, employers will look for evidence of skills and work experience which will make you stand out from the crowd. Start gathering them now or work on what you've got so you are ready to impress recruiters.
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Social networking and graduate recruitment: manage your online reputation
Social networks are great tools for keeping in touch with your friends and family, but did you know that graduate recruiters can use them too? With this in mind, we've looked at how you can manage your online reputation and use social networks in your search for a graduate job.
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Seek hidden graduate jobs and ye shall find
If you know where to look you can find a huge range of roles for graduates that haven’t been widely advertised. Here’s how to start your hunt for those elusive hidden jobs.
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Matching yourself to the job
It's not all about whether you are right for the job, but also whether the job is right for you. Finding a graduate career that suits your skills and values will save a lot of time and heartache when it comes to filling in application forms.
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Choosing the right graduate employer
What to start thinking about when you're picking a graduate employer. It’s one of life’s big choices so you need to be rational, thoughtful and well prepared.
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Make the most of your careers service
Your university's careers service houses loads of information and resources that you can use to explore careers after you graduate, work experience, further study options and more. Find out how to make the most of yours.
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After graduation: alternatives to getting a job
Diving straight into work with an employer suits some graduates, but for others it's the last thing on their mind. Whether you want to be self-employed, take a break, travel or do further study, there is an alternative to getting a job.
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TARGETjobs Careers Report
Kick-start your career plans with the TARGETjobs Careers Report.
- Generate a list of best-suited career ideas to explore
- Discover your strongest and weakest skills
- Understand what work-style is right for you
- Practise psychometric tests
Go to the TARGETjobs Careers Report career planner