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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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TV/film producer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Producers are the all-around decision makers for TV and film projects, from the pre-production stage all the way through to distribution.

Media, journalism & publishing+1
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How to write a CV with no experience

Advice

Discover how to present the skills gained from all areas of your life to help build your CV, even if you don’t think you have any work experience under your belt.

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Control and instrumentation engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Control and instrumentation engineers research, design, develop and install the devices and systems used in manufacturing facilities and plants.

Engineering+3
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What skills and competencies do you need for a career in HR?

Skills and competencies

Interested in a graduate career in human resources (HR)? Find out what skills you need to get started, why they’re essential and how you can develop them while you’re studying.

HR & recruitment+3
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Marine engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Marine engineers design and maintain the systems and components that power ships and boats. They also work on oil rigs and marine energy sites such as off-shore wind farms.

Engineering+2
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How to get a graduate job if you have a disability

Diversity, equality and inclusion

If you are wondering about whether to disclose a disability or long-term health condition, how to ask for reasonable adjustments or simply how to be an outstanding candidate, disability expert Helen Cooke has some advice.

Consulting
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Why you should seek an innovative employer, by MBDA

Choosing an employer

What is innovation in the workplace and why should graduates search for an innovative employer when job hunting? Two engineers from defence engineering company MBDA explain.

MBDA
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MBDA
Engineering
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Is human resources a good career choice for you?

Careers advice and planning

Discover whether a career in human resources is right for you, by exploring some of the many areas in which you could work, the tasks involved, the skills you’ll need and how you could progress.

HR & recruitment+3
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Influencing skills: inspiring confidence in others

Skills and competencies

If a graduate job involves project management, teamwork or working with clients, recruiters are likely to seek influencing skills. But what are influencing skills?

Newton Europe Ltd
Supported by
Newton Europe Ltd
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Research scientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Research scientists are responsible for designing, undertaking and analysing information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials.

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Supported by
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Science, R&D, food industry+8
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How to write a cover letter for an internship

Internships and placements

Discover how to structure a strong covering letter for work experience based on a simple template.

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Midwife: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Midwives deliver babies and provide antenatal and postnatal advice, care and support to women, their babies, their partners and families.

Healthcare+3
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