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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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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.

Law solicitors+3
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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. 

Management consulting+2
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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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Freight forwarder: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A freight forwarder works with companies, importers and exporters to make sure goods are transported in the safest, most efficient and cost-effective way.

Procurement & supply chain+3
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Four covering letter blunders (and how to avoid them)

Applications

Find out about the phrases you should avoid including in your covering letter for an internship, work experience placement or graduate job, and why.

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Forensic scientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Forensic scientists use analytical and scientific techniques to examine evidence from crimes and prepare legal statements for court cases.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Food technologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Food technologists are responsible for the safe and efficient development, modification and manufacture of food products and processes.

Science, R&D, food industry+9
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Fire engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A fire engineer ensures that buildings are designed in a way that minimises the risk of fire or the fire spreading.

Property, construction & QS+7
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Female engineers find the way to career success from 'inspiring' event

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Student Jemma Hart found the inspiration she needed to land a graduate job at the Future female engineers networking day – here’s why you should do the same.

Accenture
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Accenture
Engineering
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Filling a coronavirus-shaped gap on your CV

Advice

Worried about a hole opening up on your student or graduate CV because of the coronavirus? Our tips will help you to fill it and present your lockdown experience in the best light.

Charity, public & civil service
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Fashion internships and other work experience

Internships and placements

Lots of fashion companies offer work shadowing, internships and placement years – and these are often the best ways into permanent employment.

Retail, business & commercial services
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