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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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How to answer BT’s interview questions for graduate roles

Interviews and assessment centres

Talent acquisition professional Corinne Dugdale, who gained insider knowledge working in recruitment at BT, teamed up with targetjobs to give you the expert advice needed to tackle BT’s interview questions.

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BlackRock: what is it like to work in finance and sustainability?

Careers advice and planning

We had a conversation with Juliette Faure, an associate in the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Integration team within BlackRock Sustainable Investing (BSI) to find out.

Investment banking & fund management
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Should I do a masters to wait out the pandemic?

Careers advice and planning

Ask yourself these five questions before committing to a masters degree. This will help you to stay in control of your plans for postgraduate study and your future career despite Covid-19.

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'What are your salary expectations?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

When you’re eager to show what you can offer a company, the topic of money might throw you. Having considered your response beforehand is sure to pay off.

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Careers events for students with disabilities and how to make the most of them

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Attending a careers fair or event, virtually or in person, can be the first step for a student in getting a graduate job.

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How to make the most of virtual careers fairs

Careers advice and planning

Discover how to make the most of online careers fairs with our top tips for before, during and after an event so that you come away feeling clued-up on your graduate job prospects.

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How to get a graduate job in a recession

Careers advice and planning

Recession proof your job hunt by following these eight steps, which will help you to face the competition and stay focused.

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Virtual assessment centres: what to expect and how to succeed

Interviews and assessment centres

We reveal everything you need to know about virtual assessment days and give you our top tips on performing at your best – with insights from Thames Water among other employers.

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'What did you do during lockdown?' Tricky graduate interview question

Interviews and assessment centres

The secret to answering any questions about your lockdown experience is to focus on what you learned about yourself.

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Seven not-so-average part-time jobs

University life

If you’d prefer part-time work that’s beyond the ordinary, here are some options that aren’t your standard Saturday jobs.

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Graduate site manager and construction manager jobs: how to get one

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Site management is a job for practically minded professionals, with a can-do attitude and the ability to inspire trust. Find out how you can start your graduate construction management career.

Property, construction & QS+1
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TV/film/theatre set designer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Set designers are responsible for designing and creating sets for TV, film, adverts and theatre productions.

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