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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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Mental health support worker: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A mental health support worker role involves helping patients and their families with day-to-day tasks, as well as monitoring and observing patients.

Healthcare+3
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Working in Canada

Working abroad

The Canadian shortage occupations list could be your key to finding jobs in Canada for UK citizens, but you’ll need skills and experience to qualify.

AGCAS
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Accounting & finance
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Retail skills you can add to your CV

Part-time work

The retail skills that you gain from part-time work can really help when you're putting together your CV and application for internships or graduate jobs. Find out how to present what you’ve learned from that short-term retail job.

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Office manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Office managers keep offices running smoothly by carrying out a range of administrative, financial and managerial tasks.

Management & business+3
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'Describe a time when you had to be an effective decision maker.' Tricky graduate interview question

Advice

What are graduate employers really looking for when they ask if you are an effective decision maker? What examples of your decision-making skills do they want to see? Learn how to show recruiters that you are effective when it comes to making decisions.

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How do I get a graduate job in supply chain, logistics and transport?

Careers advice and planning

Discover what it means to work in logistics, supply chain and transport before finding out what skills, qualities and experience you’ll need to secure a job in this area of work.

Procurement & supply chain+3
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Quantity surveyor: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Quantity surveyors estimate and manage the costs of materials and labour on large building projects.

Property, construction & QS+1
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Graduate management careers with a healthcare twist

Careers advice and planning

If you want to learn how to be a manager, you could find your niche in healthcare. From finance and HR, to project management and informatics, the sector offers a huge variety of roles to suit graduates from all degree backgrounds.

Healthcare+3
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Business analyst: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Business analysts assess how organisations are performing and help them improve their processes and systems. They conduct research and analysis in order to come up with solutions to business problems and help to introduce these solutions to businesses and their clients.

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What do technology consultants do?

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Technology consulting isn't just about IT but enabling businesses to achieve their outcomes. Find out what key skills graduates need to embark on a career in this area from Rachel Head at Capgemini.

Technology+10
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Project manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Project managers are responsible for the planning, management, coordination and financial control of a project.

Management & business
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Consultant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Consultants aim to improve an organisation's position or profile by helping to solve problems, manage change and improve efficiency.

Management consulting+2
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