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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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Pharmacologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Pharmacologists conduct research into how drugs affect the human body.

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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.

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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.

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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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Packaging technologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Packaging technologists are responsible for the design, development and manufacture of packaging for a range of products.

Science, R&D, food industry+12
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Over £6 million of funding up for grabs: how to win yourself a scholarship with an Inn of Court

Training and progression

Can't choose which of the four Inns of Court to join? This information on the scholarships and bursaries they offer to would-be barristers will help make up your mind.

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Careers in online publishing: what you need to know

Careers advice and planning

Learn about what online publishing is, the types of employers you can work for and the main roles you can choose from.

Media, journalism & publishing+3
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Online applications to consulting firms

Applications

Boost your graduate career chances with these tips on filling in online forms.

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Oliver Wyman: how to get hired and what it's like to work there

Working life

Matthew Cleary is a senior consultant at Oliver Wyman. He studied economics at the London School of Economics.

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Oceanographer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Oceanographers employ mathematical, engineering and scientific theories to investigate the relationships between fresh water, seawater, the biosphere, atmosphere and polar ice caps.

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

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Office managers keep offices running smoothly by carrying out a range of administrative, financial and managerial tasks.

Management & business+3
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