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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.
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Five things you need to know before your newspaper or magazine publishing interview

Applications

Whether you’re interviewing for an editorial position at a local newspaper or a glossy magazine, there are five ways you can prepare to make sure you impress your interviewers.

Media, journalism & publishing+3
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Defence IT: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

In defence IT, professionals work on projects that aim to protect the security, independence and interests of the UK.

CGI
Supported by
CGI
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Property video interviews: what you need to know

Interviews and assessment centres

Don't be caught off-guard by a video interview. Know what to expect from a graduate property video interview and find out what recruiters use video interviews to assess.

Property, construction & QS
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‘How do you handle stress?’: Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out what recruiters really want to know when they ask questions about how you deal with stress. Learn how your answer can demonstrate your self-awareness, preparation skills, motivation and resilience.

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'Give us an example of a time when you faced an ethical dilemma.' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

When you're asked in a graduate job interview to discuss an ethical dilemma you've faced, you need to show both your integrity and your approach to analysing and resolving problems.

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'How do you deal with conflict?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

Here's how to answer questions about handling conflict and tension, and convince your interviewer you could resolve differences constructively.

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Green careers: find a graduate job that helps the environment

Careers advice and planning

Do you want a job that will help save the planet? Find out about the range of green careers available and how employers are becoming more environmentally friendly.

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Marketing manager (social media): job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Marketing managers (social media) use platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to promote brands by posting promotional content and interacting with an existing customer base.

Marketing, advertising & PR+5
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What can I do with a music degree?

Degree subjects

Studying music at university prepares you for a wide variety of graduate careers as well as performing or composition, from jobs in the creative industries to teaching and working with children.

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Managing up: the ability to make life easier for your boss

Skills and competencies

As a graduate in your first job, you might not have anybody to manage… apart from your boss. Find out how to manage up and how it will help you succeed.

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How to answer off-the-wall interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

They’re the job interview questions from Planet Weird, so why do graduate employers use such riddles and how should you respond?

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Answering values-based interview questions for graduate jobs

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out how to prepare for values-based interview questions, which explore whether you are a good match for an employer's values.

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