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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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Site engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Site engineers provide technical advice, plan, organise and supervise construction projects.

Civil & structural+5
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Production manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Production managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of industrial production processes.

Management consulting+6
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Outdoor pursuits manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Outdoor pursuits managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to providing instruction on a variety of outdoor activities including horse riding, mountaineering, caving, cycling and water sports.

Management & business+6
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Market research executive: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Market research executives collect and analyse data for market research projects.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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IT support analyst: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

IT support analysts (also known as helpdesk analysts or technical support analysts) provide technical support and advice to IT users.

Technology+10
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Building surveyor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Building surveyors assess how safe and energy efficient buildings are, and provide advice on building safety to construction and property professionals and property owners.

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Agricultural consultant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Agricultural consultants provide technical and financial advice to farming, environmental and public sector staff.

Management & business+1
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Aerospace engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Aerospace (aeronautical) engineers design, develop, modify and maintain planes and other flying craft, including military and civil aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, and weapons.

Engineering+3
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What to expect from BT's assessment centre

Interviews and assessment centres

Discover advice to succeed at the BT assessment centre, from the selection exercises to expect to the insider tips that will put you ahead of the competition.

Technology+10
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Tips for tackling Arup’s interview questions and assessment centre exercises

Interviews and assessment centres

Aman Gill – Arup’s early careers lead – and targetjobs team up to provide you with advice for taking on Arup’s interview questions and assessment centre tasks.

Civil & structural+2
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Prepare for potential M&S interview questions with these examples

Interviews and assessment centres

Whether you’re preparing for the M&S video interview or for the interview at the final stage of the retailer’s graduate recruitment process, here’s our expert guidance for how to answer M&S interview questions.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Insider advice for the strengths-based Fidelity application process

Interviews and assessment centres

You’ll be assessed based on your strengths throughout the Fidelity recruitment process. We spoke to Dave and Brian, Fidelity early career talent acquisition managers, for their advice on how to stand out.

Investment management+5
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