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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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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.

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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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How to answer five unspoken internship interview questions

Internships and placements

If you want an internship, placement, voluntary post or work shadowing opportunity, you’ll need to answer the questions employers have in the back of their minds.

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How surveying students can make the most of their professional body memberships

Careers advice and planning

Joining a professional body in surveying can be great for your future career plans, if you know how. To make the most of your membership, read on.

Property, construction & QS
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How graduates can become successful property developers

Careers advice and planning

What does it take to have a successful property career and how can university students demonstrate their potential during graduate recruitment processes? Goldcrest Land’s HR development director Carolyn Malet de Carteret and its chairman and CEO Michael Collins share their insights.

Property, construction & QS
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How do I get a graduate job in public relations?

Careers advice and planning

Careers in public relations may sound glamorous, but before you can start hosting cocktail parties and schmoozing local journalists, you’ll need to know how to get into PR and what entry routes are open to you.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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Homeless support worker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Homeless support workers provide help and guidance for people who are homeless or who have housing problems.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Hotel manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Hotel managers are responsible for making sure the services their hotel supplies are running smoothly, safety and in line with customers’ expectations.

Management & business+6
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