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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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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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Construction interview questions and how to answer

Interviews and assessment centres

Got an interview for a graduate job in civil engineering, construction or surveying? Prep by practising answers to these questions, gleaned from top construction recruiters.

Property, construction & QS+9
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How to write the perfect engineering CV and cover letter

Applications

Use our engineering CV and covering letter examples and our advice to help you fine tune your own CVs and covering letters.

Engineering
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'How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out how to crack interview questions about your time management techniques and the kind of examples you might give in your answer.

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'Why do you want to work for us?' Application and interview answers IT companies want

Applications

‘Why do you want to work here?’ is an almost-guaranteed question for any graduate IT job. It's actually several questions rolled into one so here are the good (and bad) approaches to answering this common IT graduate application and interview question.

Technology+10
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How to advance your career with online courses

Careers advice and planning

Online courses are a great way to develop new skills, learn more about a topic and move your career in the right direction.

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What are the best paying jobs for graduates?

Careers advice and planning

Find out the UK’s average graduate salary, the highest paying graduate jobs and how your degree discipline could affect your earning potential.

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