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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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Prison officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Prison officers supervise prisoners and oversee their safety and security, as well as helping rehabilitate them.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Present yourself well at law firm presentations and open days

Interviews and assessment centres

Show off your training-contract worthy communication skills when invited on law firm assessment days.

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Pre-application checklist: read this before you apply to an accountancy firm

Applications

Before you start filling out your online application form to an accountancy or financial management firm, make sure you can put a big tick beside each item on our checklist.

Accounting & finance
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Practice nurse: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Practice nurses (also known as general practice nurses) work in GP surgeries where they plan and provide nursing care, treatment and health education to patients of all ages.

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Postgraduate qualifications in publishing: are they worth it?

Advice

Thinking about doing a publishing masters or similar postgraduate qualification? We spoke to a publishing MA student who shared her experiences.

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Political researcher: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Political and parliamentary researchers provide policymakers with the information they need to form, defend or oppose policies.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Plant breeder: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Plant breeders (also known as geneticists) undertake scientific research into plant and crop-based agriculture with the aim of improving plant breeding techniques and developing new strains of crops.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Pharmacologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Pharmacologists conduct research into how drugs affect the human body.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Pharmacist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Pharmacists provide advice and guidance on medicines to patients and medical staff. The role requires life-long learning to keep up to date with new drugs and treatments. Read our pharmacist job description for an overview of what the role entails.

Science, R&D, food industry+11
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Personal assistant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Personal assistants typically support managers and executives by undertaking administrative tasks. Find out about personal assistant skills, duties and more.

Management & business+3
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Part-time jobs that will kick-start your graduate career

University life

A part-time job is an asset to any graduate CV but your CV will look even better if you find a part-time job that prepares you for your preferred graduate profession.

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Applying for a job with a criminal record

Diversity, equality and inclusion

You can still get a graduate job with a criminal record – but should you bring it up past during the recruitment process and, if so, how? We look at issues surrounding disclosing a criminal record in the UK.

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