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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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Six typical graduate jobs in the insurance industry

Careers advice and planning

Learn about different types of jobs in the insurance sector and decide which roles would suit you best with our handy insurance careers list.

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A comprehensive guide to UK accounting qualifications

Training and progression

Choosing the most suitable accounting qualification for your career goals can be challenging. Fortunately, this article offers a comprehensive overview of the key accounting qualifications available in the UK. It outlines the requirements, benefits, and key considerations for each pathway to help you make an informed decision.

Accounting & finance
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What salary can a finance graduate expect?

Careers advice and planning

Find out how much graduates can earn in insurance, retail banking and actuarial.

Banking, insurance & financial services
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What is fintech? A guide to graduate careers in financial technology

Careers advice and planning

Your complete guide to graduate fintech jobs, fintech companies and the fintech news you should be keeping an eye on.

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The Big 4: how well do you know them?

Careers advice and planning

How well do you know Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC? Our quick guide will help you answer the question 'Why do you want to work for us?' at interview.

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Everything you need to know about a graduate job in Audit at PwC

Choosing an employer

Student Recruitment Officer Bethany Allen answers your top 12 questions about Audit careers at PwC.

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Assurance: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Graduates with strong academic records, great communication skills and self-confidence are needed to provide assurance that a company's results are 'true and fair'.

Accounting & finance
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Six reasons you should apply for a Standard Chartered graduate role

Choosing an employer

Jemma Richards is an associate within the structured export finance team at Standard Chartered. She shares her top six reasons why applying to work at the financial institution is the best decision you can make for your banking career.

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How to get into accounting as a graduate

Careers advice and planning

Whether you are choosing a university major, are graduating soon and looking at graduate jobs or anything in between - this article covers all you need to know about breaking into accounting after university

Accounting & finance
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What is it like to work in audit at KPMG? 

Advice

What is it really like to work in audit at KPMG? With the help of Tahmid Islam, an Audit Graduate, we find out what working life is like at this Big 4 firm.

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Upskilling and why it is so important: advice from our ICAEW 100 winner

Skills and competencies

Sam Jones, engineering student and winner of the ICAEW 100 talks us through his experience of the competition, his plans for the prize money and developing his skills set.

Accounting & finance
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What is investment banking anyway? Your guide to the industry

Careers advice and planning

An overview of the banking sector, the main functions of investment banks and how investment banking affects your daily life.

Investment banking & fund management
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