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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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The National Audit Office graduate scheme: seven application and interview top tips

Applications

Want to know how to succeed at the NAO’s online application, telephone interview and digital assessment centre? Graduate recruiter Zoe Galang shares her advice.

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More than just engineers: where could your STEM degree fit at Rolls-Royce?

Careers advice and planning

Discover Rolls-Royce’s engineering and technology programme, designed for science, IT, engineering and maths students.

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Sustainability and net zero at Rolls-Royce

Working life

If you want to work for an employer that puts sustainability at the heart of its business, look no further than Rolls-Royce.

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Can you secure a fintech job without a computer science background?

Skills and competencies

Think you have the aptitude and interests for a career in finance or technology but the wrong degree to impress recruiters? With the right skills and talent, you could be just the person they’re looking for!

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What it’s like to work in Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) at Deutsche Bank

Advice

Cristina Oehling works in the fixed income and currencies (FIC) division of Deutsche Bank. Here she explains who and what inspired her to go into finance, and why it’s important that women are represented in this area of the bank and across the industry.

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How your work experience and interests make your law application stand out

Applications

Three trainee solicitors at Osborne Clarke share the extracurricular activities that helped them to impress their law firm and get a training contract.

Law
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Diversity and inclusion at work: be yourself at BAE Systems

Diversity, equality and inclusion

BAE Systems is on a mission to improve diversity and inclusion in the defence and security industry. Graduate Abbey Clow is helping and explains why you should find an employer that values you.

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Demystifying technology careers with Aviva: graduates don’t need tech expertise, so what is essential?

Advice

Discover exactly what a career in technology involves and what Aviva does and does not require from candidates for its graduate technology jobs.

Technology
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The seven social work skills you can bring to Frontline

Advice

Frontline has collaborated with social work experts to identify the key skills that graduates need when becoming a social worker. Discover what these are and how you can showcase them during your application to the Frontline programme.

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A world of training and development with the Army

Training and progression

Looking for a graduate leadership role that combines personal and professional development with meaningful activities and ongoing training? The Army offers all this and more.

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How to pick the right graduate role for you at Aviva

Advice

With graduate jobs in actuarial, accountancy and technology, which Aviva programme best fits your strengths? Explore the options and match your skills to a role.

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Roles that may surprise you at PA Consulting 

Profiles

We spoke to graduates about their jobs working in design, engineering and science, and digital consulting roles at PA Consulting – all key to helping organisations move towards a better future in a technology-driven world. 

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