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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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How to approach answering EY interview questions

Interviews and assessment centres

Read on for expert advice on answering EY interview questions previously faced by graduate applicants along with further insight into EY’s strengths-based recruitment process.

Accounting & finance
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Software engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Software engineers apply engineering principles to the development of software, from liaising with stakeholders on required functionality and features to improving and maintaining software post-release.

TPP
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Business analyst: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Business analysts assess how organisations are performing and help them improve their processes and systems. They conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems and help to introduce these solutions to businesses and their clients.

TPP
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TPP
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Architect: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Architects design new buildings and suggest alterations to existing ones.

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Commercial awareness for lawyers: what aspiring solicitors should know about this essential skill

Skills and competencies

Discover how to develop commercial awareness and stand out as a candidate in the law recruitment process (plus much more besides), by the leading global law firm Cooley.

Cooley (UK) LLP
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Cooley (UK) LLP
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Cinematographer: job description

Careers advice and planning

A cinematographer (or director of photography) is the person who physically shoots the footage for films, TV series, music videos and adverts.

Media, journalism & publishing+1
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How long should a CV be for graduate jobs? This and other CV FAQs answered

Applications

How long should a CV be and what information do you include in it? These are two key questions for graduate job hunters, which, along with others, we answer in this CV FAQ roundup.

Deloitte
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Deloitte
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TV/film director: job description

Careers advice and planning

Directors take full creative lead of television and film productions, from the writing stage all the way through to the final edit stage.

Media, journalism & publishing+1
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Top female engineers give students their tips for graduate career success

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Here are the most useful careers hints and tips we heard at targetjobs’ Future Female Engineers networking event, from seeking out role models to being confident.

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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)
Engineering
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Cyber security specialist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Cyber security specialists protect organisations’ IT systems from hacks, malware and other attacks by cyber criminals.

Mastercard
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Mastercard
Technology+10
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Video game developer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Technology+10
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Tour operator: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Tour operators are responsible for organising and preparing holiday tours. They follow trends in the popularity of destinations and packages, and adjust company plans accordingly.

Hospitality, sport, leisure & tourism+4
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