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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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Career fulfilment, vision and socially impactful: why Bloomberg is more than the sum of its considerable parts

Choosing an employer

Who or what is Bloomberg? You may have it down as a financial data provider, a website for tapping into business news or a technology company set up by the three-times mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg. Two employees explain how Bloomberg is more than all of the above and why it’s an inspiring company to work at.

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What is an informal interview and how can you succeed at one?

Interviews and assessment centres

We delve into the world of informal interviews for graduate jobs, describing what an informal interview is, how to prepare for and what you can expect at one, and how to make your informal interview a success.

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‘Why are you interested in this position?’ Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

Graduate recruiters want your reasons for applying for a job to go beyond the salary and benefits offered. Discover how to answer ‘Why do you want to work here?’ using our example responses.

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Why business graduates thrive at Johnson & Johnson

Choosing an employer

A global healthcare company needs students and graduates in marketing, sales, finance, operations and IT to help make its life-changing health breakthroughs a reality.

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Science and research and development careers at Johnson & Johnson

Choosing an employer

Find the right graduate job for you at Johnson & Johnson, whether in clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical writing or one of many other science and R&D-focused roles on offer.

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Science, R&D, food industry
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Step into an exciting career in software engineering at Experian without an IT degree

Entry requirements

Explore a software engineer career path with some myth-busting, confidence-boosting, uncomplicated facts.

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More than engineering and defence: how BAE Systems makes a social impact

Working life

Assessing a future employer goes beyond looking at its core business. BAE Systems aims to make a positive contribution to its communities as it leads with cutting-edge technology and engineering.

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What impact can I make if I join the police?

Advice

Upile Mtitimila is a Detective Inspector with the Cheshire Constabulary who enrolled with Police Now six years ago. He spoke with us about some of the concerns he had prior to joining the policing sector, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how he has used his time in force to make a positive impact in society.

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Former drama student Jacob talks about his rewarding job in social work

Advice

Jacob Jones joined an innovative graduate social worker training programme after caring for children in residential homes. He explains how his role makes a positive difference to family life through professional help and support.

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Spotlight on software engineering at Thales

Careers advice and planning

Thales employees give an insight into working life as a software engineering graduate, and the kind of career it sets you up for.

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Starting your career in procurement with Thales' graduate programme

Careers advice and planning

Procurement managers and graduates at Thales give their insights into procurement careers and life on the graduate scheme.

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From Big 4 to start-ups, training as an accountant can lead to a stellar career in finance

Working life

Meet the business shakers, the technology shapers, the dream facilitators and the path makers – all of whom hold ICAEW qualifications. It’s time to kick out old stereotypes and find out where modern accountancy can take you.

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