Information technology

IT and technology-related graduate jobs can be found in a range of business sectors, from top IT companies to technology consulting firms, the public sector and investment banks.

Ten typical jobs graduates can do in IT

The IT industry is host to a whole raft of job titles. To help you, we've deciphered ten of the top IT job titles you might encounter when searching for graduate jobs.

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Starting a technology career with any degree

All degrees are welcome for graduate IT and technology jobs. Here's how non-technology and non-STEM graduates can make their degrees compatible with IT careers.

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Tips for getting a graduate tech job at start-ups and SMEs

You don’t need to start your career through a large graduate scheme. Graduates can get extra responsibility early on and enjoy a tight-knit environment by working in a tech start-up or another type of tech SME (small- or medium-sized enterprise). Find out more about this valuable route into careers in this field.

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What is software engineering? A guide to new developments, challenges and graduate careers

What do software engineers do? We spoke to a principal software engineer to find out about life as an engineer, how projects works and what aspiring software engineers need to know.

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What graduate salary can I expect in an IT job?

Salaries

Find out what starting salary you could earn on technology graduate schemes and what typical earnings are like for IT professionals at different stages.

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Why your computer science degree won't get you an IT job

Skills and competencies

Many students with computer science degrees think that's enough to have recruiters falling at their feet. They're wrong. Computer science, computing and IT graduate jobs require more than just a graduate with a related degree.

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IT graduate schemes you can apply for with a 2.2 degree

Read on for a range of employers offering graduate IT jobs available to 2.2 degree holders and essential considerations to make when IT job hunting with a 2.2 university qualification.

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Technology job options: a deep dive

Check these detailed guides about technology-related roles to help you get clear on a career path that's right for you.

Software developer: job description

Software developers build and maintain programs, applications and websites.

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IT support analyst: job description

IT support analysts (also known as helpdesk analysts or technical support analysts) provide technical support and advice to IT users.

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Web designer: job description

Web designers plan, create and code internet sites and web pages, many of which combine text with sounds, pictures, graphics and video clips.

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Data scientist: job description

Data scientists use modelling techniques to identify trends in data and solve business problems.

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Cyber security specialist: job description

Cyber security specialists protect organisations’ IT systems from hacks, malware and other attacks by cyber criminals.

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Video game developer: job description

Video game developer: Salaries | Employers | Qualifications and training | Key skills Video game developers, also known as games developers or video game programmers, write code for games for a variet

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Business analyst: job description

Business analysts assess how organisations are performing and help them improve their processes and systems. They conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems and help to introduce these solutions to businesses and their clients.

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Network administrator: job description

Network administrators connect different devices together to form fast and efficient networks.

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QA analyst: job description

Quality assurance (QA) analysts are responsible for the final quality checks on games, websites and software before they are released to customers.

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DevOps engineer: job description

DevOps engineers build, test and maintain infrastructure and tools so that software can be developed and released.

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Apply for technology opportunities

Get ahead: join our events

Head to our free events to network with top employers, develop your skills and knowledge through interactive workshops, and get expert advice to help you secure your ideal graduate role.

AWE - Insight Day

Dive into a world of opportunities as we guide students on their journey towards a thriving career in the STEM industry. Your success story starts here!

IT's not just for the boys! - November 2024

Meet some of the UK’s best employers who are tackling gender equality in tech.

The Black Excellence Programme

targetjobs has partnered with leading employers in the UK to host The Black Excellence Programme. An event for Black Heritage students to meet with some of the biggest organisations in the world who have open roles for you to apply to.

Peers in Careers: a professional one day conference

Along with five partnering universities, targetjobs and Gradconsult are hosting a professional industry idea factory event, providing you with an invaluable opportunity to make a really positive impact on your own professional development and growth of network.

Writing a covering letter for a graduate job in IT

Crush the recruitment process

Gain the essential skills to build impressive applications, write eye-catching CVs and cover letters, and get practical tips to ace your interviews.

Several IT graduate employers request a covering letter as part of the application process. Read our tips on using yours to highlight your most relevant skills and experience.

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Assessment centres for IT jobs: the tasks you'll face and how to tackle them

Interviews and assessment centres

Know which exercises and tests different tech graduate employers use at their assessment days and what they are looking for.

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Tips for a graduate technical CV: template and advice

Putting together a good graduate technical CV is no mean feat. Take a look at our template CV and our breakdown of how you could structure yours.

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Online applications for technology graduate schemes

Do these seven things before clicking 'submit' on your application form for an IT graduate job or internship. Rushing your application is unlikely to get you the desired result.

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Technical interview tips for graduates, by graduates

Interviews and assessment centres

What should you expect at a technical interview for a graduate technology job? A graduate software engineer and analyst programmer share their advice.

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The top nine tricky interview questions and how to answer them

Interviews and assessment centres

Here's an overview of tough interview questions you might come up against in graduate job interviews, along with tips on how to answer them that will help you manage your nerves.

Psychometric tests: what they are and why graduates need to know about them

Psychometric tests are a staple of the graduate recruitment process. This guide contains the keys to passing them along with links to free practice tests and resources.

Discover your future career with GradSims

Get a taste of what it's like to work with leading graduate employers. In these free mini-courses you'll get career insights from graduates, do real-life tasks, and get priority access to roles.

Boost your skills and and gain valuable experience

Learn all about technology-related work experience, discover how to find placements, and see the top skills you'll need to succeed.

What are the top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate?

Have you got the key skills graduate employers look for? You'll need to give examples of these essential competencies in your job applications and interviews to impress recruiters and get hired.

Which IT and technology employers offer summer internships or industrial placements?

Internships and placements

Find out about work experience schemes with major IT recruiters, including summer internships, industrial placement years and insights programmes.

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Prove you've got the soft skills IT professionals need

Skills and competencies

Impressive technical skills are all very well, but if you can't work effectively as a team or communicate concepts to clients, how does that help your employer’s business? IT graduates need ‘soft skills’ too.

What to do if you don’t find an IT internship

Internships and placements

No luck with your technology summer internship applications? There’s plenty you can still do with your university holiday to develop vital skills in other ways.

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How to find an industrial placement for your IT degree

Internships and placements

Get an IT sandwich placement or industrial placement to boost your chances of getting a graduate job in the tech sector. Anyone studying computer science or a technology-related degree needs to follow this advice in their placement applications.

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Extracurricular activities that will develop your IT skills

Skills and competencies

Getting skilled in a way that IT employers like doesn’t have to be a chore. Here's how to make tech your hobby at university and gain valuable experience in the process.

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How to network your way into an IT graduate job

The great thing about networking as a student is that there are multiple ways to go about it. Here we outline five of the best if you want to work in IT and technology when you graduate.

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Employers in Information technology

All employers

Our top employers

Industry leaders with a large annual graduate intake.

BAE Systems

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BAE Systems helps to protect people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. It’s a culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and is a place where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, no matter what their background.

Royal Air Force

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The RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping & fighting force. Made up of full-time Regulars & spare-time Reserves, the RAF enforces international law overseas while bringing aid & protection to the victims of Disaster & War. Not just the defender of UK airspace, the RAF also provides search-&-rescue for both military personnel & civilians in times of emergency.

Sky

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Join us at Sky, where better begins.

EY

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J.P. Morgan

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