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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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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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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.

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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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Starting your first graduate job in corporate finance: what to expect

Advice

Joshua Dadzie, who works in corporate finance (acquisition finance and loan origination) at Deutsche Bank, remembers his first few weeks as a graduate employee.

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What it’s like to work in corporate finance

Advice

Joshua Dadzie talks about his graduate job in corporate finance and why he joined Deutsche Bank.

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Why reverse mentoring is the secret of a successful graduate career

Advice

Having a mentor is beneficial as a graduate but being a reverse mentor is even better for your career prospects. Discover how reverse mentoring programmes work and why you should join a graduate employer that offers one.

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How to build coding skills: coding 101

Webinars

targetjobs sat down with two computing professionals to get the lowdown on how graduates interested in coding-related careers can build programming skills and gain the experience that employers look for.

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What does data science mean in the built environment sector?

Careers advice and planning

Quy Vu, a data scientist at Mott MacDonald, explains exactly what a career in data science and the built environment looks like.

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Eight top skills for travel and tourism careers

Internships and placements

The skills needed for jobs in the travel industry can be developed anywhere, including closer to home. Discover what these are and why they are valued by employers.

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