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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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Your retail graduate CV: template and tips

Applications

Whether you’re looking for a position as a merchandiser, buyer or retail manager, take a look at our retail CV examples and follow our guide to find out how to write a CV for a retail graduate job.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Which referees should I choose for my postgraduate application?

Careers advice and planning

Selecting the right referees for your postgraduate application form is essential to being successful.

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Diary of a PGCE student

Careers advice and planning

We asked Sylvia, an initial teacher trainee, to tell us about her week-to-week experiences in university and on her school placements during her PGCE year.

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MA, MSc, MRes, PhD, Eng D... different types of postgraduate courses

Careers advice and planning

If you're at a crossroads between employment and further study, take the time to consider the huge variety of postgraduate courses on offer.

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Choosing a PhD supervisor

Careers advice and planning

Choosing a good PhD supervisor can make all the difference – making the right decision can ensure a great working relationship and support when you need it.

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Why should I study for a CIPD qualification?

Careers advice and planning

The CIPD's qualifications are the recognised professional standard for HR and training specialists working across the UK's public, private and charity sectors.

HR & recruitment+3
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How I became a software developer without a computer science degree

Advice

It’s possible to become a developer without any coding experience. Ben Montgomery, a developer at TPP, tells us how he turned his economics degree into a tech career.

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How to write a winning application for your postgraduate course

Careers advice and planning

Get a university careers counsellor's guide on the most effective ways to produce an impressive postgraduate application.

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How to choose a TEFL course and find work after qualifying

Careers advice and planning

Working as a TEFL teacher is a popular way for graduates to fund travel plans and for some it becomes a long-term career.

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Waste management officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A waste management officer uses legislation, initiatives and policies – as well as communication with residents and councils – to devise and implement strategies to handle waste.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Getting the most out of a postgraduate fair

Careers advice and planning

Discover how best to showcase your academic ability and get an insight into what institutions can offer you.

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Energy consultant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Energy consultants help companies to understand their energy usage and provide advice for how they might alter this.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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