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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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How to answer internship application form questions

Internships and placements

Online application forms for internships and work experience placements often include motivational and competency questions. Here’s how to answer them, even if you have limited experience to draw upon.

Johnson & Johnson
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Johnson & Johnson
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How to write a CV for an internship

Internships and placements

Check out our essential guide on how to write a CV for an internship to help give your application the best chance of standing out to employers.

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What skills to put on a CV

Skills and competencies

Find out what skills you should put on your CV when you’re looking for a graduate job.

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Resilience: the ability to cope with setbacks

Skills and competencies

Many graduate employers look for resilience in their graduate hires. Find out how to develop this essential quality and how it will be assessed by recruiters.

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Getting work experience in the media and publishing industry

Internships and placements

While a media or publishing internship isn’t essential, doing some form of hands-on media work experience will help you get your first job in publishing or the media.

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Getting graduate work experience in journalism

Internships and placements

Competition is tough for fledgling hacks looking to break into the industry. Here are some ways you can gain journalism work experience and how to apply.

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Quality assurance manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Quality assurance managers work with other staff to establish procedures and quality standards and to monitor these against agreed targets.

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Psychologist (clinical): job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Clinical psychologists work to reduce psychological distress in people with mental or physical health problems.

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TV/film editor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

TV and film editors put together raw footage captured on set and turn it into a sequence to best portray a director’s vision.

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TV/film sound mixer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Sound mixers are engineers who take charge of the audio-capturing process for TV or film productions.

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The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile

Careers advice and planning

Building a strong LinkedIn profile page is the first step towards using the online network to find job opportunities (or be found for jobs) and to grow your professional network. We guide you through what you need to include and how you should approach each section.

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‘What is an internship and how do I get one?’ Your FAQs answered

Internships and placements

From ‘What is an internship?’ to when to do an internship and other questions, discover everything you need to know and where to find out more.

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