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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 is it like to work in audit at KPMG? 

Advice

What is it really like to work in audit at KPMG? With the help of Tahmid Islam, an Audit Graduate, we find out what working life is like at this Big 4 firm.

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Upskilling and why it is so important: advice from our ICAEW 100 winner

Skills and competencies

Sam Jones, engineering student and winner of the ICAEW 100 talks us through his experience of the competition, his plans for the prize money and developing his skills set.

Accounting & finance
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What is investment banking anyway? Your guide to the industry

Careers advice and planning

An overview of the banking sector, the main functions of investment banks and how investment banking affects your daily life.

Investment banking & fund management
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Top tips for Aon’s assessment centre

Interviews and assessment centres

Use these insider tips to make an impression at Aon’s online assessment centres and learn more about how recruiters find the best fit for the jobs they have on offer. This article is based on advice given by Aon’s experts at a recent webinar.

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How to get into investment banking as a graduate

Careers advice and planning

Everything you need to know about graduate investment jobs. Whether you're wondering how much you can expect to earn or what areas you could work in, you can find answers to key questions here.

Investment banking & fund management
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Example interview questions for retail banking, insurance and actuarial graduate jobs

Advice

Prepare for your finance interview with these typical interview questions, which have been asked by the likes of RBS, Lloyds Banking Group and others.

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Graduate assessment centres at investment banks

Advice

Thorough preparation will give you confidence at banking assessment centres.

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Do A levels matter for jobs?

Advice

When graduates enter the labour market, one question often concerns them: Do A levels matter for jobs, even after graduating from university? This is a common anxiety, especially for those whose A-level results don't reflect their true potential or ambition.

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Can I get into finance without a finance degree?

Careers advice and planning

It’s possible to get into a finance career with any degree subject, though this is easier with some employers than others.

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The big guide to CV writing: make our template your own

Applications

Our in-depth guide to writing and structuring your CV will take you through each section of our classic graduate CV template and explain how to use the format to showcase your strengths.

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What is a spring week, insight day or insight programme?

Vacation schemes and work experience

We answer your FAQs on insight days, spring weeks and the other types of introductory work experience that provide a glimpse into working life for first-year university students among others.

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The best and worst reasons to do further study in banking and investment

Careers advice and planning

Taking your study to the next level is a popular choice and the huge array of different postgraduate finance courses on offer means that you can tailor your study as you see fit. But is it right for you?

Investment banking & fund management
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