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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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Sales executive: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Sales executives promote products and services to clients and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximising profits.

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How to answer common internship interview questions

Internships and placements

Practising these common internship interview questions will prepare you to express why you want the placement and how you’re a good fit for the team and organisation.

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'Give us an example of a time when you faced an ethical dilemma.' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

When you're asked in a graduate job interview to discuss an ethical dilemma you've faced, you need to show both your integrity and your approach to analysing and resolving problems.

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How to answer competency-based interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out what a competency-based interview is and prepare with our example competency-based interview questions and answers.

Bloomberg
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Personal assistant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Personal assistants typically support managers and executives by undertaking administrative tasks. Find out about personal assistant skills, duties and more.

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What are the top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate?

Careers advice and planning

Have you got the key skills graduate employers look for? You'll need to give examples of these essential competencies in your job applications and interviews to impress recruiters and get hired.

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Capgemini UK Plc
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'Give an example of a time when you showed initiative.' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

When employers ask you about using your initiative, what are they really trying to find out… and how do you begin to answer such a broad question? Our example answers will put you on the right track.

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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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Tips for how to answer PwC interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

Read on for an overview of the PwC interview process for its graduate roles and for approaches for answering some of the PwC interview questions you might encounter.

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Secretary: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Secretaries and administrators play a supportive role in organisations where they are employed to undertake a variety of administrative tasks.

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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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What are the best paying jobs for graduates?

Careers advice and planning

Find out the UK’s average graduate salary, the highest paying graduate jobs and how your degree discipline could affect your earning potential.

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