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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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My teaching salary is good. The rewards are even better.

Working life

Amy Robinson, a recent graduate who teaches year five pupils at Sidmouth Primary School, Kingston upon Hull, talks about how her career in teaching fulfils her life goals and allows her to achieve highlights at work every day.

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How a career with BAE Systems brings purpose to your everyday working life

Working life

Explore the world of opportunities with BAE Systems and read what their graduates have to say about life at the company.

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Teachers like me: change is coming

Working life

Shaniqua Edwards-Hayde teaches at a Primary Pupil Referral Unit in Waltham Forest. We spoke to her about the importance of representing her pupils and taking on leadership roles.

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Where you can go, and what you can do, as a graduate at CBRE

Choosing an employer

Graduates Matt, Laura and Baba give insights into their career paths and explain why they’re enjoying their jobs at CBRE.

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‘Would you bend the rules to get the job done?’ Tricky interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

Is it ever OK to bend or break a rule? We take you through how to answer job interview questions about following, stretching and questioning the rules.

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Tips on careers and progression from ICAEW

Training and progression

Jag Dhaliwal is an External Audit Manager at Deloitte, who holds the ACA qualification from ICAEW. We asked her for her top career, training and qualifying tips.

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Mental health support worker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A mental health support worker role involves helping patients and their families with day-to-day tasks, as well as monitoring and observing patients.

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'What would you do if you won the lottery?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

Have you ever thought about what you will do if you win the lottery? Your interviewers want to know because it will help them to see that you are the right person for the job.

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What can you do with a degree in marketing?

Careers advice and planning

Marketing graduates have a combination of creativity and analytical skills that is valued by many employers. Find out what you could do with a marketing or digital marketing degree.

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CIMA: tips for a successful career in finance and management accountancy

Advice

We spoke with Abbie Percox, a Finance Graduate at Network Rail, about what management accountancy involves, how to combine work and studying for accountancy qualifications, and where her CIMA qualification could take her.

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How to become a graduate retail manager: an Aldi insider’s story

Careers advice and planning

targetjobs spoke to Aldi graduate area manager Dominique Taylor to learn about her journey into retail management. Read her story of how she secured her role at Aldi, and the experiences, skills and traits that helped her to be successful.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Learn how to study for a military aptitude test

Advice

An aptitude test for the military is an important step in the recruitment process and determines which roles you are eligible for. Good preparation will increase your chances of success.

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