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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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Advertising account handling: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A job as an advertising account executive/handler will require you to liaise with clients and agency staff in the administration of advertising campaigns and the co-ordination of associated work.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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Sales promotion: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Sales promotion techniques drive sales and improve product availability. This includes promotions such as loyalty cards, prize draws and price-pack deals.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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What happens at a consulting assessment centre?

Interviews and assessment centres

Many consulting employers use assessment centres to select the best graduates. Here’s what happens and how you can tick the big box called ‘impressing recruiters’.

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Your graduate career options in charity work

Advice

Find out about some of the most popular graduate career areas in charity work, such as homelessness and housing work, campaigning and international development.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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What is commercial law? A guide for aspiring solicitors

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

Commercial law is a broad area of practice for solicitors that tends to focus on transactional and contract work. Find out more about what commercial solicitors do below.

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‘Think commercial law; think Mayer Brown’: a guide to life in commercial law

Working life

You may have heard that commercial law offers great opportunities for aspiring solicitors – but what exactly does that mean? Georgia Stylianou, an associate at Mayer Brown, shares her essential insights into working life.

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What is the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?

Careers advice and planning

…and, for that matter, between a solicitor and a chartered legal executive. We chart the main differences between the legal professions to help you work out the right career option for you.

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Work experience in public service

Advice

Structured internship schemes, placements, sandwich placements and work shadowing are all available, so check out your options and be sure to apply in good time.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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What is imposter syndrome and how do you overcome it?

Skills and competencies

How to challenge imposter syndrome when you’re studying at university, applying for graduate jobs and beyond.

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’What is an LLM?’ and other questions about law postgraduate study

Postgraduate study and qualifications

PGDL or GCL? LLM, MA in law or an MPhil? Discover the range of postgraduate courses open to you in law, typical entry requirements and how to decide which course is right for you.

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PEAT 1: the qualification you'll need to practise law in Scotland

Postgraduate study and qualifications

Darren Kerr, outreach and engagement manager at the Law Society of Scotland, talks targetjobs through the diploma in professional legal practice (DPLP) − the qualification that all aspiring solicitors and advocates in Scotland need to take.

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Quantity surveyor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Quantity surveyors estimate and manage the costs of materials and labour on large building projects.

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