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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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Clinical research associate: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Clinical research associates (CRAs) organise and administer clinical trials of new or current drugs in order to assess the benefits and risks of using them.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Seven top tips for fast-tracking your finance career, from ACCA

Choosing an employer

With the help of ACCA professionals, we’ve put together seven top tips to boost your employability and get your career off to a flying start. You may discover you’re more prepared for a finance career than you think.

Accounting & finance
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Environmental manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

The focus of many environmental managers’ jobs is to work towards zero carbon emissions targets.

Science, R&D, food industry+27
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Environmental health officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Environmental health officers (also known as environmental health practitioners or environmental health professionals) monitor health and hygiene standards, and investigate environmental health problems.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Data scientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Data scientists use modelling techniques to identify trends in data and solve business problems.

Technology+15
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Doctor (general practitioner, GP): job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

General practitioners provide confidential patient consultations and initial medical care.

Healthcare+3
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Geneticist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Geneticists research aspects of heredity – inherited traits passed down through generations – and use their knowledge to advise others.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Environmental scientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Environmental scientists investigate the effects of human activities on the environment.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Dentist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Dentists are medical healthcare professionals who work with patients to treat dental and oral disease and injuries and to prevent dental health problems.

Healthcare+3
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Immigration officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Immigration officers check whether people arriving in the UK are eligible to enter the country.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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How do I get a graduate job in science, research and development?

Careers advice and planning

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs with science employers and technology companies. Whether you want to know if postgraduate study will improve your options, or simply find out what your options are, you can find careers advice here.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Pharmacovigilance officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Pharmacovigilance officers (also known as drug safety officers and pharmacovigilance scientists) ensure that drugs on the market are safe for patients.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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