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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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Consulting or contracting: which civil engineering job is right for you?

Careers advice and planning

Which type of graduate civil, structural or building services engineering employer would suit you best? Our guide to how a project gets built and our 'civil engineering contractor v. consultant' tool can help you choose.

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The ultimate graduate job interview preparation guide

Interviews and assessment centres

When it comes to securing a graduate role, interview preparation will make or break your chances. So, follow our nine steps when you’re getting ready to impress recruiters.

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Seek hidden graduate jobs and ye shall find

Careers advice and planning

If you know where to look you can find a huge range of roles for graduates that haven’t been widely advertised. Here’s how to start your hunt for those elusive hidden jobs.

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Four common interview questions for graduate jobs in accountancy and financial management

Interviews and assessment centres

You can't know exactly what questions you're going to be asked in an interview for a graduate job in accountancy, but there are some common questions that you're likely to encounter.

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Accountant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Accountants are employed by organisations and private clients to audit accounts, provide financial advice and manage accounting processes.

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Which law firms will fund your SQE preparation, LPC and PGDL course fees and pay maintenance costs?

Training and progression

Do law firms really pay for the SQE and the other routes to qualify as a solicitor? Yes, many do. We list the top firms offering sponsorship for your postgraduate law studies from 2024 onwards and also point to other sources of funding, including scholarships and loans.

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My six-month student placement at Max Fordham, By Nur Aisyah Mohd Zaitun

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Which IT and technology employers offer summer internships or industrial placements?

Internships and placements

Find out about work experience schemes with major IT recruiters, including summer internships, industrial placement years and insights programmes.

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When do graduate scheme applications open and when is the best time to apply?

Careers advice and planning

Find out when graduate job deadlines are, plus when to apply to be in with the best chance of getting a place on a graduate scheme starting in the autumn after you finish your degree.

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The top nine tricky interview questions and how to answer them

Interviews and assessment centres

Here's an overview of tough interview questions you might come up against in graduate job interviews, along with tips on how to answer them that will help you manage your nerves.

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Four steps towards becoming a future manager with Enterprise Mobility

Advice

The winner of the Management Undergraduate of the Year Award reveals what it takes to be a strong manager, including tips for how to build up both your self-confidence and your ability to inspire confidence in others.

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What do employers mean by a well-rounded candidate? Recruiters at Enterprise Mobility let us know

Advice

Discover why employers put so much emphasis on gaining well-rounded candidates and how you can show that you fit this description during the recruitment process.

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