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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 I learned through Teach First and what teaching has given me

Advice

Three ambassadors (alumni from the Teach First graduate programme) explain how taking on the Teach First challenge created career opportunities they might never have dreamed of.

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HR, engineering, logistics or regular: which Army officer role is for you?

Careers advice and planning

With more than 101 different career paths on its books, many open regardless of whether you’re leaving school or completing a degree, is it time you considered applying for Army officer training?

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Busting seven myths about careers in the Army

Choosing an employer

Did you know that there are over 100 roles available in the Army, not just on the front line? Or that you don't need superhuman strength to sign up? Here are seven myths about life in the Army – and the truth behind them.

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Boost your new career with a postgraduate conversion course

Postgraduate study and qualifications

Law, teaching, tech and more: discover your conversion course options and find out how changing track can enable you to pursue the career you want.

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Where to find advertising, marketing and PR jobs

Advice

Graduate schemes with marketing, advertising and PR companies don’t come around often. But that doesn’t mean the jobs aren’t out there.

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Which employers offer HR graduate training schemes?

Careers advice and planning

All sorts of companies run human resources graduate programmes, including top employers in sectors such as retail, public service, healthcare, engineering and IT.

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How do I get a graduate job in advertising?

Careers advice and planning

Advertising is about getting a message out there but, unlike PR, a company has to pay for the privilege.

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Which legal practice areas will suit you best?

Careers advice and planning

Graduate recruiters in law expect candidates to have researched the different practice areas within their firm before applying for a training contract or vacation scheme. Recognise your character, skills and career ambitions in the careers advice below.

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Vacation scheme deadlines

Vacation schemes and work experience

Many law firms view vacation schemes as a crucial step towards gaining a training contract. So, give yourself the best chance of securing a place by sending applications before the dates below.

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targetjobs National Pupillage Fair talks programme videos

Applications

The targetjobs National Pupillage Fair 2022 was hosted live at Lincoln's Inn, providing an opportunity for law graduates, non-law graduates, Bar course students and soon-to-be pupils to meet barristers and chambers representatives in person.

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Warehouse manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Warehouse managers are responsible for organising deliveries, storage and despatches of goods in warehouses.

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Teacher (special educational needs): job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Special educational needs teachers work with children who need extra support to fulfil their potential.

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