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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 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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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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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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‘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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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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