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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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International work for graduate civil and structural engineers

Careers advice and planning

There are several ways to find graduate jobs outside of the UK in civil and structural engineering. There are also lots of routes to working on international projects.

Civil & structural+2
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Information scientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Information scientists are responsible for managing the acquisition, supply and distribution of information within an organisation or section of an organisation and for making that information accessible to users.

Technology+10
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Industrial/product designer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Industrial/product designers create new products that are innovative, practical and suitable for manufacturing, and develop enhancements to existing products to make them more usable.

Retail, business & commercial services+3
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Impressing in quantity surveying and building surveying technical interviews

Interviews and assessment centres

You may be tested on your technical knowledge during graduate quantity surveying or building surveying job interviews or assessment centre exercises. Read on for some practice questions and advice on how to answer them.

Property, construction & QS
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Human resources officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Human resources (HR) officers are responsible for hiring, developing and looking after employees.

HR & recruitment+3
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How to write a great graduate retail CV

Applications

Take a look at the best ways to persuade retail recruiters that you’re a strong candidate, including the skills to emphasise and the kinds of examples to include.

Retail, business & commercial services
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How to use LinkedIn to get a job

Careers advice and planning

LinkedIn is an essential tool for students and graduates applying for jobs; it’s not just a professional networking platform for people in work. Here’s how to use LinkedIn effectively.

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How to successfully relocate for a graduate job

Geographical

Wondering whether to relocate or stay at home for your graduate job? We discuss the factors you should consider and provide tips to help you settle in quickly if you decide to move.

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How to sell yourself if you're a shy job hunter

Careers advice and planning

Selling yourself effectively in your applications and interviews for graduate jobs can feel uncomfortable if you're naturally self-effacing. Here's how to get yourself into the right frame of mind for your graduate job hunt.

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How to get a graduate job in architectural technology

Applications

Junior architectural technology, architectural technician and architectural design jobs are not always advertised. Our tips will help you to make effective speculative applications.

Property, construction & QS+6
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How to find publishing and journalism graduate jobs

Applications

Graduate schemes and traineeships aren’t the only route into journalism and publishing. Seeking out other vacancies or applying speculatively will help you to secure an entry-level role in these competitive industries.

Media, journalism & publishing+3
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How to big up your leadership experience on your graduate management CV

Applications

How do you persuade the graduate recruiter reading your CV that you are ready for a graduate management role? It’s all in the way you sell your story.

Management & business+1
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