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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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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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Mining engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Mining engineers ensure that underground resources such as minerals, metals, oil and gas are extracted safely and efficiently.

Engineering
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Machine operator: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Machine operators keep the wheels of industry rolling and are a vital component in the manufacturing process.

Engineering
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Landscape architect: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Landscape architects design and plan outdoor spaces that are practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Property, construction & QS+6
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Neurodiversity-friendly graduate employers and how to find them

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Discover companies that are particularly supportive of neurodivergent employees and the answers to your questions around job-hunting and neurodiversity.

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How do you answer job application questions?

Applications

Find out how to answer graduate job and application questions, which ask you to provide written responses about your competencies and motivation for applying.

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Market research: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Graduate jobs in market research involve planning, co-ordinating and administering market research projects. You need to have excellent analytical and organisational skills.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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Writer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Writers produce articles, reports, books and other texts.

Marketing, advertising & PR+8
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What can I do with a mathematics degree?

Advice

Employers see maths students as logical, numerate and committed. They are particularly sought after in the finance sector, as well as in areas such as logistics, retail and consumer products.

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