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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 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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What can I do with a mathematics degree?

Advice

Employers see maths students as logical, numerate and committed. They are particularly sought after in the finance sector, as well as in areas such as logistics, retail and consumer products.

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Software engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Software engineers apply engineering principles to the development of software, from liaising with stakeholders on required functionality and features to improving and maintaining software post-release.

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How to get into IT as a graduate

Careers advice and planning

How do graduates break into the IT industry? Get the essentials on the types of graduate technology job, making successful applications when you reach your final year and more.

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'What is your most significant achievement?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

You don't have to brag to answer this classic tricky interview question, but you do need to talk about an achievement you're genuinely proud of.

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Test automation developer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Test automation developers create programs that test software while it’s being developed.

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Choosing the right training contract for your graduate career in law

Careers advice and planning

All the factors to consider when choosing which law firm to join as a trainee solicitor.

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Why and when to apply for vacation schemes in law firms

Vacation schemes and work experience

It is possible to get a training contract without experiencing a vacation scheme first but a vac placement is one of the easiest ways to show your commitment to law and that you've done your research before applying.

Law solicitors+2
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Travel opportunities for graduate engineers: UK and abroad

Careers advice and planning

Considering engineering graduate jobs abroad? There are lots of opportunities for engineers to work overseas. Or you could find a job that involves travel within the UK.

Engineering
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Nurse: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Nurses plan and provide medical and nursing care to patients in hospital, at home or in other settings.

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