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Writing a covering letter for graduate marketing, advertising and PR jobs
Covering letters are tough to write at the best of times. For marketing, advertising and PR jobs, you'll need to have some extra flair to get yourself hired.
Be on top of the basics: essential skills and competencies
You need to show employers that you've mastered essential skills – such as numeracy, communicating clearly, organisation and drive – if you want to get a graduate job.
How to succeed in investment banking – tips from women at the top
At TARGETjobs’ inaugural Women in Investment Banking fair, five veteran female investment bankers opened up about their climb to the top and what today’s university students should do to have a successful banking career.
Where's the best place to start your property career: London or the regions?
You don't have to start your property career in London in order for it to be a success. Read our advice and tips from a property professional on choosing a location and making a successful application.
Developing commercial awareness for a graduate property job
What are graduate property recruiters looking for when they ask for commercial awareness? Read on to find out how to develop this skills set for a graduate surveyor job or internship.
The top trends affecting the retail industry: a guide for graduate job hunters
Graduate employers in the retail industry will expect applicants to be up-to-speed with the trends impacting the industry. Read on to discover the kind of information you should be researching and the retail trends you should be following as of January 2021.
Changing or leaving your course
Our practical advice will help you consider the options before leaving or changing your course and understand the steps involved to make the right decisions.
How to write a covering letter for a property graduate job
A poorly composed covering letter in property is a missed opportunity to show off the graduate (or intern) behind the application and demonstrate key abilities you need to work in the industry. Read our guide to what to include – and some easy mistakes to avoid.
Property graduate assessment centres: what to expect
Wondering what happens on a property graduate assessment day? We’ve put together this guide to the activities typically involved and how to prepare, plus advice from recruiters themselves on how to do well on the day.
Telecommunications IT: graduate area of work
A graduate career in telecoms offers the chance to solve complicated problems with global implications. We hear more from Fiona Corden at Metaswitch Networks.
Retail video interviews: what to expect and how to succeed
Video interviews can be daunting but our tips will help you to prepare most effectively and present yourself in the best light.
Commercial, residential or rural: which market should I start in as a graduate property surveyor?
Graduates in property choose whether to enter the residential, commercial or rural property market. Find out some of the differences between markets and how to choose the right one for you.
