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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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How to ace an accounting interview: a complete guide

Interviews and assessment centres

Don't be fazed by graduate recruiters when you're interviewed for an accountancy or financial management job. Solid preparation can make all the difference.

Accounting & finance
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Assessment centres: putting would-be accountants to the graduate test

Interviews and assessment centres

Most accountancy and professional services firms use assessment centres to select the best graduates. Here's what happens and how you can tick the big box called 'impressing recruiters'.

Accounting & finance
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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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Becoming a chartered quantity or building surveyor: information on the APC for graduates

Careers advice and planning

Read on to find out about gaining chartership with RICS and how you can impress graduate recruiters in applications and interviews with your knowledge of professional development.

Property, construction & QS
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How to answer competency-based interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out what a competency-based interview is and prepare with our example competency-based interview questions and answers.

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Can learning languages get you a job?

Careers advice and planning

Are you bilingual? Find out why it is important to learn different languages, what languages to learn and the different ways to learn a language.

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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
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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.

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Assurance: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Graduates with strong academic records, great communication skills and self-confidence are needed to provide assurance that a company's results are 'true and fair'.

Accounting & finance
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What jobs can you do with an electrical engineering degree?

Careers advice and planning

Graduates with electrical engineering degrees can choose from careers in a wide range of engineering industries. Here’s what you could do in each.

Engineering
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Electrical engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Electrical engineers design, develop and install electrical systems.

Engineering
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Graduate engineering salary round up

Salaries

Discover what a typical graduate engineer salary is, how much the top graduate schemes pay and the benefits, perks and bonuses offered by engineering companies.

Engineering
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