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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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Career dos and don'ts: Friends edition

University life

There are so many career dos and don’ts that we can take away from everyone’s favourite TV show, but here’s our shortlist.

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Ten people you'll recognise from university halls

University life

From the wildest of party animals to the ones that never leave the library, everyone is bound to encounter these ten types of people in uni halls. You’ll probably fall into at least one of these roles too.

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Eight student societies you should join at uni

University life

The short answer? Extracurricular activities are very important for your social life and your CV. Here's a quick guide to the sorts of clubs and societies you can join at university.

Charity, public & civil service
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How to keep uni friends when you're job hunting

University life

The ultimate test of the resilience of your university friendships commences during the ruthless graduate job hunt. Here’s how to survive social media boast-posts, application rivalries and long-distance friendship glitches.

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What career lessons can you learn from RuPaul’s Drag Race?

University life

Here are six career and application lessons that you could pick up next time you watch an episode of Drag Race (or All Stars or Drag Race UK or Canada’s Drag Race).

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Ten skills we can learn from The Great British Bake Off

University life

From keeping calm in a high-pressure environment to getting on with colleagues, here are ten skills for the workplace that we can learn from The Great British Bake Off.

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Learning on the Unilever Future Leaders Programme

Advice

Explore the many benefits of learning to lead on Unilever’s graduate schemes and get an insight into the products and brands you could work on.

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Hybrid working and your first job: how to manage the split

Working life

Hybrid working is here to stay. How will it affect your career beyond graduation?

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Write a great graduate CV and covering letter for travel and tourism jobs

Applications

Make sure your travel and tourism CV and covering letter ticks all the boxes, from the key sections to include to the skills you need to demonstrate for a career in travel and tourism.

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Why women should consider a career in commodities trading

Advice

Anna Simmons switched her focus from engineering to commodities trading. She explains her role as an analyst and how she strives for success.

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Example Sky interview questions and how to answer them

Interviews and assessment centres

Do you have an interview with Sky? Get set by looking at the Sky interview questions that graduates have previously been asked and tips to tackle them.

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How you could learn and grow with Glencore’s Industrial Placement Programme

Advice

We spoke to Glencore’s Industrial Placement Programme students to get an insight into the programme and their tips for success.

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