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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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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.

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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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Facilities management: construction area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Facilities managers are instrumental in helping businesses to do business and graduates take an active role in making things happen.

Property, construction & QS+6
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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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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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