Explore all graduate advice and guidance on targetjobs background image

Explore all graduate advice and guidance on targetjobs

On targetjobs you'll find graduate careers advice on a huge range of topics – and we're adding more all the time. Compare career options with information on what to expect from working life in different sectors, then learn how you can develop your skills, gain work experience and succeed in applications and interviews. If you're not sure what you'd like to do, don't panic: we're here to help you take those first steps into making career decisions. We also have articles on how to make the most of uni life, organise your job hunt, juggle job offers and more. Whether you're in your first year of university or have already graduated, our career advice for students and graduates will set you on the right path.
Placeholder image for Tips for a graduate technical CV: template and advice

Tips for a graduate technical CV: template and advice

Applications

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.

Technology + 10
Placeholder image for Teaching in Wales

Teaching in Wales

Training and progression

Want to become a teacher in Wales? Find out about primary, secondary and further education teacher training, the qualifications you'll need, funding available and any Welsh language learning you'll undertake.

Teaching & education + 4
Placeholder image for Working in Europe

Working in Europe

Geographical

The (current) lack of visa restrictions, similar cultures and living standards make Europe a no-brainer for graduates seeking short-term TEFL placements or longer-term graduate jobs. Just be ready for stiff competition.

Placeholder image for Working in Australia

Working in Australia

Working abroad

Australia is a popular destination for graduates looking for a working holiday, but the government also encourages applications to live and work from those who might be able to fill the country’s skills shortages.

Charity, public & civil service
Thumbnail image for What is the recruitment process for a graduate job or scheme?

What is the recruitment process for a graduate job or scheme?

Job hunting tips

Discover what to expect in the recruitment process for a structured graduate programme or individual graduate job and learn how to succeed in your applications and interviews.

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

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

Applications

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.

Thumbnail image for Completing an internship abroad: your options explained

Completing an internship abroad: your options explained

Internships and placements

Seeking an internship abroad? Whether you want to be two metres from a beach or at the centre of global commerce, there will be something for you.

Placeholder image for What is a work placement or placement year?

What is a work placement or placement year?

Internships and placements

Placement year, work placement, year in industry, industrial placement, sandwich year: regardless of what it’s called, this year of work experience helps to boost your job prospects.

Banking, insurance & financial services + 7
Placeholder image for Working in Asia

Working in Asia

Working abroad

From technology in Japan to finance in Hong Kong, Asia’s booming economies offer a range of skilled graduate jobs. If you can get past the sometimes tricky visa restrictions, warm climes and well-paid jobs await.

Languages, libraries & culture
Thumbnail image for Are you the next Client Coverage Graduate at DWS?

Are you the next Client Coverage Graduate at DWS?

GradSims

Try your hand at being a Client Coverage Graduate at DWS! Gain insights that prepare you for the role and decide if this is the career for you.

Placeholder image for How to write a great personal statement for a teaching job

How to write a great personal statement for a teaching job

Applications

Discover our top tips on what to include in your personal statement for a teaching job and how to present your skills, knowledge, experience and attributes.

Teaching & education + 4
Placeholder image for Before you apply: teaching application form and CV checklist

Before you apply: teaching application form and CV checklist

Applications

Find out how to make a successful application for a teaching job and what to include in your application form, CV and covering letter.

Teaching & education + 2
undefined background image

We've got you

Get the latest jobs, internships, careers advice, courses and graduate events based on what's important to you. Start connecting directly with top employers today.