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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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Which engineering employers offer summer internships or industrial placements?

Internships and placements

The majority of leading engineering companies offer work experience to student engineers. Here’s what’s on offer.

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Graduate engineering salary round up

Salaries

Discover what a typical graduate engineer salary is, how much the top graduate schemes pay and the benefits, perks and bonuses offered by engineering companies.

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Becoming a chartered or incorporated engineer after starting a graduate job

Training and progression

Engineering graduates often work towards professional qualification as a chartered engineer (CEng) or incorporated engineer (IEng). Find out what this involves.

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Roland Berger interview questions and tips for the application process

Careers advice and planning

Claudia Bates, a senior consultant at Roland Berger, talks about her job, developments in consulting and advice for aspiring consultants. Claudia studied English at the University of Cambridge.

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A career with a difference: Corporate Citizenship at FTI Consulting

Advice

Kirsty Christie, Corporate Citizenship Manager, EMEA at FTI Consulting explains how FTI Consulting’s graduates can give back to the world on work time.

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How do I get into consulting as a graduate?

Careers advice and planning

Everything you need to know about how to get into consulting: what the graduate job involves, how to apply, salary information and more.

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What salary can a graduate consultant expect?

Salaries

Discover how much graduate consultants, analysts and associates get paid and get a sense of what benefits and bonuses make up the remuneration and compensation package.

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12 skills that consulting recruiters want in graduates

Skills and competencies

Discover the top skills you will need to become a management consultant and learn how to demonstrate them in your applications.

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How to get into consulting without relevant experience

Internships and placements

What should you do if you haven't got a consulting internship on your CV, or don’t have any relevant experience?

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Applying to McKinsey & Company: CVs, cover letters and interviews

Applications

The McKinsey application process consist of a CV and optional covering letter online application, a problem solving assessment and typically two rounds of interviews.

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Graduate salaries in investment banking and investment management

Salaries

How much do investment bankers make in the UK? Read on for an overview of the salary you can expect to receive as a graduate working in investment banking or investment management.

Investment banking & fund management
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How I got an internship at OC&C Strategy Consultants

Internships and placements

Are you preparing to apply for a graduate role at OC&C Strategy Consultants? It’s a prestigious consulting firm, so you can expect a rigorous application process that you should be well-prepared for. This in-depth guide will walk you through the whole application journey, with specific tips that will help you land that job and kickstart your career at OC&C.

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