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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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Building surveyor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Building surveyors assess how safe and energy efficient buildings are, and provide advice on building safety to construction and property professionals and property owners.

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Agricultural consultant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Agricultural consultants provide technical and financial advice to farming, environmental and public sector staff.

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Aerospace engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Aerospace (aeronautical) engineers design, develop, modify and maintain planes and other flying craft, including military and civil aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, and weapons.

Royal Air Force
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Royal Air Force
Engineering+3
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What to expect from BT's assessment centre

Interviews and assessment centres

Discover advice to succeed at the BT assessment centre, from the selection exercises to expect to the insider tips that will put you ahead of the competition.

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Tips for tackling Arup’s interview questions and assessment centre exercises

Interviews and assessment centres

Aman Gill – Arup’s early careers lead – and targetjobs team up to provide you with advice for taking on Arup’s interview questions and assessment centre tasks.

Civil & structural+2
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Prepare for potential M&S interview questions with these examples

Interviews and assessment centres

Whether you’re preparing for the M&S video interview or for the interview at the final stage of the retailer’s graduate recruitment process, here’s our expert guidance for how to answer M&S interview questions.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Insider advice for the strengths-based Fidelity application process

Interviews and assessment centres

You’ll be assessed based on your strengths throughout the Fidelity recruitment process. We spoke to Dave and Brian, Fidelity early career talent acquisition managers, for their advice on how to stand out.

Investment management+5
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'If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

There's no need to be thrown off balance if an interviewer asks you about your superpower. Use our advice to prepare an answer that will showcase one of your strengths.

Cummins Inc
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Cummins Inc
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How to tackle teamwork interview questions and improve your teamworking skills

Skills and competencies

Discover how to show graduate employers that you possess sound teamwork skills with targetjobs’ expert tips for answering teamwork interview questions.

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Expert video interview tips to impress recruiters

Interviews and assessment centres

Whether it’s a live Zoom interview or a pre-recorded video interview, our expert video interviews tips will help you secure an internship or graduate role.

Unilever
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Unilever
Investment banking & fund management+21
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When to apply for an internship and more careers advice for students wanting work experience

Internships and placements

Discover how to get an internship or other type of work experience during every year of university – and get expert tips on how else you can boost your job prospects.

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What type of IT company and job is the best fit for me?

Careers advice and planning

IT and technology-related graduate jobs can be found in a range of business sectors, from top IT companies to technology consulting firms, the public sector and investment banks.

TPP
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TPP
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