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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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Want to be the next Environment, Safety and Health & Quality (ESH&Q) graduate at AWE?

GradSims

Get a true feel of what it's like by listening to real stories from grads who’ve already been on the journey, and trying out actual tasks in the role.

AWE
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AWE
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Could you be the next scientist or engineer at EDF?

GradSims

Get exclusive tips and advice from graduates who are currently in the role, and a chance to do actual tasks from EDF.

EDF
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EDF
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Are you interested in the engineering role at AWE?

GradSims

Then why not hear from graduates who are currently in that role and get a true picture of what it’s like to work at AWE?

AWE
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AWE
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Considering becoming an audit graduate at BDO?

GradSims

Take this GradSim first! Get first-hand experience by doing an actual task from BDO and hearing from graduates who are currently in that role.

BDO
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BDO
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Want to be the next management accountant at CIMA?

GradSims

Get a true feel of what it's like by listening to real stories from grads who’ve already been on the journey, and trying out actual tasks in the role.

CIMA
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CIMA
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Are you the next assurance graduate at EY?

GradSims

Get exclusive tips and advice from graduates who are currently in the role, and a chance to do an actual task from EY.

EY
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EY
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Are you the next accountant at ACCA?

GradSims

Get exclusive tips and advice from graduates who are currently in the role, and a chance to do an actual task from ACCA.

ACCA
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ACCA
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Teaching in Northern Ireland

Training and progression

Discover what it takes to become a teacher in Northern Ireland. Find out what qualifications you need, where to find teacher training courses and how to get a teaching job once you are qualified.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
Teaching & education+4
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Teaching in Scotland

Training and progression

Find out how to become a teacher in Scotland through the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), which is the main graduate entry route into teaching in Scotland. Check out the PGDE entry requirements and how to apply.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
Teaching & education+4
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Interview questions for teacher training

Interviews and assessment centres

An overview of the questions you could be asked at your teacher training interview, such as questions about your degree and experience, why you want to teach and safeguarding.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
Teaching & education+4
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What to expect from the teacher training interview and selection day

Interviews and assessment centres

Your teacher training selection day could include written tests, a presentation and teaching a mini lesson in school, as well as a panel interview.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
Teaching & education+4
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Write a great application for teacher training

Training and progression

Everything you need to know about submitting your application for teacher training.

AGCAS
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AGCAS
Teaching & education+4
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