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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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Quantity surveyor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Quantity surveyors estimate and manage the costs of materials and labour on large building projects.

Property, construction & QS+1
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Graduate management careers with a healthcare twist

Careers advice and planning

If you want to learn how to be a manager, you could find your niche in healthcare. From finance and HR, to project management and informatics, the sector offers a huge variety of roles to suit graduates from all degree backgrounds.

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The big guide to CV writing: make our template your own

Applications

Our in-depth guide to writing and structuring your CV will take you through each section of our classic graduate CV template and explain how to use the format to showcase your strengths.

Languages, libraries & culture+1
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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.

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What do technology consultants do?

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Technology consulting isn't just about IT but enabling businesses to achieve their outcomes. Find out what key skills graduates need to embark on a career in this area from Rachel Head at Capgemini.

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Project manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Project managers are responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of a project.

Management & business
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Consultant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Consultants aim to improve an organisation's position or profile by helping to solve problems, manage change and improve efficiency.

Management consulting+2
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What is commercial awareness?

Skills and competencies

Graduates with good commercial awareness are conscious of how economic and political trends can impact on their chosen industry and the employers they have applied to.

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Insurance underwriter: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Insurance underwriters make decisions about insurance policies using statistical and commercial information.

Banking, insurance & financial services
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Why are communication skills so important in accountancy?

Applications

A successful graduate career in accountancy will be impossible if you don’t possess good communication skills. Here’s how to demonstrate yours throughout the application process.

Accounting & finance
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Expert video interview tips to impress recruiters

Interviews and assessment centres

Whether it’s a live Zoom interview or a pre-recorded video interview, our expert video interviews tips will help you secure an internship or graduate role.

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The graduate job hunter's guide to game-based assessment

Applications

Game-based assessment, also called ‘gamified assessment’, involves playing interactive game-like exercises that assess your cognitive abilities and behavioural traits.

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