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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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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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When do graduate scheme applications open and when is the best time to apply?

Careers advice and planning

Find out when graduate job deadlines are, plus when to apply to be in with the best chance of getting a place on a graduate scheme starting in the autumn after you finish your degree.

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Help! I'm struggling to find a job after graduation

Job hunting tips

It's easy to get disheartened if you're struggling to find work after finishing at university. Read on for tips on how to structure your graduate job hunt and whether you can claim Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Universal Credit in the meantime.  

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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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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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