Explore all graduate advice and guidance on targetjobs
The 6-step guide to perfecting your graduate CV
Find out how to make your CV tell a story with the help of our advanced CV writing masterclass. Polish your CV and convince graduate employers you are perfect for the job.
Showcasing passion for property: how to convince employers you want to work for them
‘Successful candidates have been able to demonstrate and show evidence of a genuine interest in a property career,’ says Carolyn Malet de Carteret, HR development director at Goldcrest Land Ltd. Here’s how to do this.
Salary guide: how much you earn in civil engineering, construction and surveying careers
Research graduate salaries in construction industry jobs, including those in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, architecture, quantity surveying and building surveying.
RIBA part 1 and part 2 architect jobs: how to get one
Architect Paul King, director of AKT Planning+Architecture, gives his career tips on how to get your first architecture job, as an architectural assistant or as a part 1 or part 2 student.
Property interview advice: likely questions and how to prepare
We look at the questions you’re likely to be asked at a property surveyor interview, how you can prepare and suggestions of what questions to ask when it’s your turn.
Good and bad sample application answers for construction jobs
Aman Gill, a graduate recruiter at Arup, reviews example answers to application form questions for civil engineering, quantity surveying and construction jobs. Find out how to write the best application form.
Five tips on getting a graduate QS job, by a graduate quantity surveyor
Edward Shryane is a graduate quantity surveyor at Gardiner & Theobald LLP. He recalls the process through which he got his job and shares what he learned from the experience.
Applications tip for quantity surveyors: know how consultancies and contractors differ
Not knowing whether you are applying to a contractor or a consultant can seriously harm your quantity surveying job prospects. We explain what you need to know for graduate applications and interviews.
What can I do with a criminology degree?
What careers can you do with a criminology degree and what skills does it give you? Discover job options for criminology graduates across a range of sectors.
Electronics engineer: job description
Electronics engineers design and develop products that are powered by electricity.
Recruiter (in house): job description
In-house recruiters fill their employer’s vacancies with the best people. Find out more about what this involves, the salary you can expect and the skills and qualifications you’ll need.
Water engineer: job description
Water engineers focus on projects relating to water management, ensuring water can be used by individuals and organisations, and that it does not cause damage.
