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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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I have a degree, now what?

Advice

If you don't know what career you want when you graduate, you may have more options than you think. There are many jobs you can do with any degree background in areas such as law, finance, IT and management.

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A £60,000 starting salary and other reasons to work at TPP

Labour market information

TPP is hiring for a number of roles. Software developer Annelie, business analyst Kieran and recruiter Olivia explain why you don’t necessarily need experience to apply and give insights into working life.

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How to become a barrister

Training and progression

What is the route to qualifying as a barrister in England and Wales? What if you haven't got a law degree? And how long will it take? We explain everything you need to know about qualifying as a barrister, finding pupillage vacancies and working life at the Bar.

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How much will you earn as a trainee solicitor?

Salaries

Each summer we survey leading law firms about their trainee solicitor starting salaries. See our 2024 results below... just make sure you think about the whole package (size of firm, type of clients, areas of practice, quality of training) before applying.

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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.

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How to approach answering EY interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

Read on for expert advice on answering EY interview questions previously faced by graduate applicants along with further insight into EY’s strengths-based recruitment process.

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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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Business analyst: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Business analysts assess how organisations are performing and help them improve their processes and systems. They conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems and help to introduce these solutions to businesses and their clients.

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Getting a graduate job in IT and technology: the basics

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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Architect: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Architects design new buildings and suggest alterations to existing ones.

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Law work experience: vacation schemes, mini-pupillages, pro bono and more

Vacation schemes and work experience

Gaining law-related work experience is a crucial first step on your journey to becoming a solicitor or a barrister – and there is more than one way to secure it. We outline all of your options from formal vacation schemes and mini-pupillages to voluntary work and mooting.

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Your application timeline: key dates for getting hired as a trainee solicitor

Applications

Our ‘what do I do when?’ FAQs and easy-to-follow action plans for each year of study will help you secure a training contract or qualifying work experience.

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