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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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Working in Switzerland

Working abroad

Keen to get a job in Switzerland after you graduate? Find out about the technical and language skills that will help you get hired and the standard of living you can expect.

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Working in Sweden

Working abroad

UK students and graduates may find good work experience and job opportunities in Sweden’s thriving tech and manufacturing businesses, and will be attracted to the country’s high standards of living.

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Working in Spain

Working abroad

There are opportunities for UK graduates in areas such as banking, construction and IT, as well as teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).

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Working in Saudi Arabia

Working abroad

UK graduates seeking work in Saudi Arabia could find jobs in the oil industry, with opportunities also available in areas such as healthcare, teaching and IT.

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Working in New Zealand

Working abroad

You may need to have a job secured before you travel, but New Zealand welcomes graduates seeking a short-term working holiday or a longer-term job filling one of the country’s skills shortages.

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Working in Norway

Working abroad

Norway’s prosperity is underpinned by its oil and gas wealth, and UK graduates may find work in the energy industry, tourism, engineering, healthcare, IT or finance.

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Working in Mexico

Working abroad

Pick up tips on how to approach job hunting in Mexico, what you’ll need to be successful and what to expect from working life.

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Working in Germany

Working abroad

There are plenty of opportunities for UK graduates to find jobs, volunteer, teach English or gain work experience in Germany, with particular demand for those with engineering, IT and medical skills.

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Working in France

Working abroad

France offers a high standard of living, beautiful scenery and good career opportunities for UK graduates with technical, commercial and numeracy skills, especially if they also speak French.

Accounting & finance
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Working in Canada

Working abroad

The Canadian shortage occupations list could be your key to finding jobs in Canada for UK citizens, but you’ll need skills and experience to qualify.

Accounting & finance
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Working in Brazil

Working abroad

Good Portuguese will help graduates find work in Brazil. Casual jobs are hard to come by, but international companies may have suitable roles.

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Leadership and management: prove you’re more than an entry-level hire

Skills and competencies

Leaders set vision; managers get things done; the best graduate hires can do both. Find out how to develop your leadership potential.

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