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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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Exploration geologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Exploration geologists use data and investigative techniques to predict where mineral deposits, oil, gas, water and other natural resources can be found under the earth’s surface.

Science, R&D, food industry+6
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Estimator: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

An estimator is hired to estimate the cost and amount of materials, labour and equipment needed to complete construction work.

Property, construction & QS+6
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Ergonomist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Ergonomists ensure that the designs of systems, equipment and facilities provide the best levels of efficiency, comfort and health and safety for anyone using them.

Engineering+13
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Equality and diversity officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Equality and diversity officers aim to reduce workplace discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation. Some are generalists while others specialise in a particular area.

HR & recruitment+13
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Equal opportunities officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Equal opportunities officers develop and implement policies to promote equal opportunities in the workplace. They also run projects to ensure organisations recruit and promote people from all backgrounds.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Environment, health and safety graduate jobs: how to get one

Job descriptions and industry overviews

What does a safety, health and environment adviser do in the engineering and technology industry? How can you secure your graduate job? Sinéad Egan, a safety, health and environment manager with over eight years’ experience at Costain, explains.

Property, construction & QS+6
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Environment manager graduate jobs in construction: how to get one

Job descriptions and industry overviews

We’ve put together an explanation of environment advisory and environment management jobs in the construction industry and put together a guide to starting your graduate career, with the help of Skanska UK.

Property, construction & QS+1
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Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills: seizing opportunities and seeing them through

Skills and competencies

Graduates with strong enterprise skills can spot an opportunity and use their initiative to make the most of it. Incorporate an enterprising mindset into your job hunt.

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Engineering professional bodies: how to make the most of your student membership

Careers advice and planning

We asked the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Civil Engineers about joining professional engineering institutions as a student and how your membership can help with your degree and graduate job hunt.

Engineering
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Engineering geologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Engineering geologists undertake technical and scientific analysis of rock, soil, groundwater and other conditions to determine the likely impact that major construction developments will have on sites.

Civil & structural+2
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Emotional intelligence: a secret ingredient for career success

Skills and competencies

Emotional intelligence can help a graduate become the best at what they do, be the best colleague possible and achieve career success.

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Education administrator: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Education administrators keep universities, colleges and other educational institutions running smoothly by managing administrative, financial and support systems.

Teaching & education+5
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