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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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Herbalist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Herbalists treat a variety of physical conditions, illnesses and allergies through the holistic use of plants in conjunction with medical knowledge.

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Heritage manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Heritage managers conserve, manage and provide access to heritage sites such as historic buildings, landscapes, museums and ancient monuments.

Charity, public & civil service+16
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Health visitor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Health visitors are nurses or midwives with an additional specialist public health qualification who work with families with children aged under five to promote good health and prevent illness.

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Health service manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Health service managers are responsible for the strategic, financial and day-to-day management of hospital and community health services and general practitioner (GP) practices.

Management & business+5
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Health and safety adviser: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Health and safety (H&S) advisers make sure people are safe at work and offer guidance on H&S law.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Health and safety inspector: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Health and safety inspectors check that buildings and other work sites are safe.

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Group exercises: what to expect

Interviews and assessment centres

The group exercise is a key part of an assessment centre day and helps graduate recruiters assess how you'd perform in the job. Find out how to impress them.

PwC
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Graduate project manager jobs in construction: how to get one

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Find out more about the role of a project manager in the construction industry – and how to get your own project manager graduate job. We explore the routes in.

Property, construction & QS+6
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Graduate construction assessment centres: what to expect

Advice

targetjobs was invited to attend a graduate assessment centre run by a construction engineering employer. We can now give you an insider view of what an assessment day is like and clues on how to pass the test.

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Government lawyer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Government lawyers are qualified solicitors and barristers who act on the behalf of and give legal advice to government ministers and administrative staff.

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How hard is it to get into consulting and how can you beat the competition to a job?

Job hunting tips

If you want to get a graduate job as a consultant, you’ll know that the competition is fierce. But fear not –we have insights that will give you the edge. 

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From property intern to graduate surveyor: top tips for standing out and selling your work experience

Internships and placements

Work experience will make a big difference to your graduate property job hunt. Find out how to sell your experience to employers in applications. Plus, if you want to work for the employer with which you undertook an internship, you could be fast-tracked through the application process.

Property, construction & QS
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