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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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Top video interview tips from law recruiters

Advice

The use of video interviews is gaining momentum in training contract recruitment. A graduate recruiter at Bristows tells us why the firm has introduced digital interviews into its hiring process – and her top video interview tips and techniques.

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Manufacturing toolmaker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A manufacturing toolmaker produces, modifies and repairs the tools used in the manufacturing process.

Engineering
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Crystallographer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Crystallography is a branch of science that examines crystal forms of materials that form crystalline compounds. It generates knowledge that is used to make exciting advances in fields such as medicine, electronics and manufacturing, and can also be used to support patent applications.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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What you can do if you don’t have a property internship

Internships and placements

Internships aren’t the only way for you to get a graduate surveying job. There are many other ways to develop the skills and knowledge that employers want, even during a pandemic.

Property, construction & QS
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Nanoscientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Nanoscience is a relatively new branch of the physical sciences and is ideal for scientists who want to focus in on the small details. Nanoscientists often specialise in the industrial or engineering fields, pure research or medical nanotechnology.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Paralegal work: the key to a training contract or a career in its own right

Careers advice and planning

There are many reasons to apply for a paralegal role after you graduate from your law degree or conversion course. We asked two graduates at FSP and a trainee solicitor at Mills & Reeve about the benefits of paralegal work and whether it can be a stepping stone to a training contract.

Law solicitors+2
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How can I talk about Brexit in a training contract interview?

Interviews and assessment centres

We interviewed partners at commercial law firms to find out how their legal areas of practice are likely to be affected by Brexit. Read their predictions below to help prepare for interviews and conversations on your vacation schemes.

Law solicitors+2
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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.

Technology+10
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An overview of a mini-pupillage

Vacation schemes and work experience

Find out what the average day on mini-pupillage involves from Sarah Clarke’s account of her time at 3PB.

Law barristers+1
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Health informatics: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Manage and develop the data and IT systems that are used by healthcare providers and hospitals. Sam Harper from TPP explains more about graduate careers in health informatics.

Technology+10
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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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