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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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Psychometric tests: what they are and why graduates need to know about them

Applications

Psychometric tests are a staple of the graduate recruitment process. This guide contains the keys to passing them along with links to free practice tests and resources.

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Completing an internship abroad: your options explained

Internships and placements

Seeking an internship abroad? Whether you want to be two metres from a beach or at the centre of global commerce, there will be something for you.

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What is a work placement or placement year?

Internships and placements

Placement year, work placement, year in industry, industrial placement, sandwich year: regardless of what it’s called, this year of work experience helps to boost your job prospects.

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Working in Asia

Working abroad

From technology in Japan to finance in Hong Kong, Asia’s booming economies offer a range of skilled graduate jobs. If you can get past the sometimes tricky visa restrictions, warm climes and well-paid jobs await.

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Languages, libraries & culture
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Are you the next Client Coverage Graduate at DWS?

GradSims

Try your hand at being a Client Coverage Graduate at DWS! Gain insights that prepare you for the role and decide if this is the career for you.

DWS Group
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DWS Group
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How to write a great personal statement for a teaching job

Applications

Discover our top tips on what to include in your personal statement for a teaching job and how to present your skills, knowledge, experience and attributes.

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Before you apply: teaching application form and CV checklist

Applications

Find out how to make a successful application for a teaching job and what to include in your application form, CV and covering letter.

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AGCAS
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Teaching jobs: where to find them and when to apply

Careers advice and planning

Get the lowdown on how to apply for teaching jobs, local authority registration schemes, pool applications and the other approaches schools use to recruit early career teachers.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
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Typical teaching interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

Take a look at the questions that are likely to come up during your teaching interview and read our advice on how to handle them.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
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Salary prospects for teachers

Careers advice and planning

Teaching salaries vary depending on your experience and where you are based in the UK. Find out what pay and additional benefits you can expect as an early career teacher.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
Teaching & education+4
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How to write your personal statement for teacher training

Applications

The information in this article is based on the Apply for Teacher Training service personal statement, with hints and tips that will be useful when completing the form.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
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Perform your best in your teaching interview

Interviews and assessment centres

Find out how to prepare for your teaching interview, what to expect from the day and how to impress your interviewers.

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