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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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What can I do with a physics degree?

Degree subjects

Physics students are trained to analyse evidence and handle equations. This way of thinking can be applied to many job roles, giving them the option of working in a range of industries.

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What can I do with a chemistry degree?

Degree subjects

Find out more about the range of graduate jobs open to you with a chemistry degree and look up the employment rates and first careers for recent graduates of this subject.

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TEFL/TESL teacher: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Discover what a TEFL teacher actually does day to day, what TEFL stands for and how to become qualified.

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What else can I do with an education or teaching degree?

Degree subjects

If you’ve realised that a career working with children in schools isn’t for you, you could consider museum education, training or tutoring, or use your communication skills in another area.

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‘Why do you want to work in sales?’ Eight common sales interview questions and how to answer them

Advice

If you’re looking to secure a graduate job in sales, you should familiarise yourself with these typical interview questions – along with our advice for answering them.

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Key skills for sales jobs

Careers advice and planning

Find out five skills that could improve your sales CV, along with exactly what each entails, so you can talk confidently about them at interview.

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Brand manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Brand managers use customer and trend research to create strategies that will change how people perceive the brand. This can involve overseeing advertising, design and events.

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’What is an LLM?’ and other questions about law postgraduate study

Postgraduate study and qualifications

PGDL or GCL? LLM, MA in law or an MPhil? Discover the range of postgraduate courses open to you in law, typical entry requirements and how to decide which course is right for you.

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Top networking tips for aspiring lawyers

Skills and competencies

Networking is a skill that every future lawyer needs to get to grips with. You might be worried about what to talk about in front of graduate recruiters or qualified solicitors but it’s easy to become a networking pro with a little bit of preparation and practice.

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Law fairs can pave the way to a training contract

Careers advice and planning

Here are six ways to help you impress legal recruiters at your university law fair and get a step closer to your desired training contract or vacation scheme… just don’t ask recruiters ‘why should I work at your law firm?’

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Eight ways to impress law firms on open days

Vacation schemes and work experience

Let’s be clear: open days are not the poor relation to vacation schemes. Consider them a valuable way to research the legal profession and prove your commitment to a graduate career in law.

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How to ace your pupillage interview: tips from qualified barristers

Applications

Find out about pupillage interview questions, pupillage interview advocacy exercises and more about pupillage interview preparation.

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