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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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Construction, civil engineering and QS interns: how to impress

Internships and placements

Making a great impression on a summer internship or industrial placement year can lead to a constriction graduate job offer. We reveal how to be a good intern – better than good even – from your first day to your final hour.

Civil & structural+9
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Computer scientist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Computer science forms the backbone of many jobs in the IT sector, from cyber security to software development and robotics.

Technology+10
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Community education officer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Community education officers identify learning needs in their local area and develop training programmes in response to these.

Teaching & education+5
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Clinical biochemist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Clinical biochemists analyse patient samples to help medical staff diagnose illnesses.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Clinical microbiologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Clinical microbiologists undertake scientific research into microorganisms with the aim of identifying new ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing infectious diseases.

Science, R&D, food industry+8
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Civil engineer: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Civil engineers design, plan and oversee construction projects such as railways and roads.

Civil & structural+9
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Children's nurse: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Children's nurses plan and provide nursing care to children affected by a wide variety of illnesses and medical conditions.

Healthcare+3
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Child psychotherapist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Child psychotherapists use language and play to observe, assess, help and treat children and young people who are experiencing behavioural, emotional, social and psychological difficulties.

Healthcare+3
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Charities administrator: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Administrators work for charities, voluntary and non-profit-making organisations on a variety of communications, financial and human resources tasks.

Charity, public & civil service+11
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Careers in fashion: breaking into the industry

Careers advice and planning

The fashion industry has a reputation for being competitive to get into – but don’t let this stop you pursuing your dream fashion job.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Careers in fashion: the different job roles

Careers advice and planning

The fashion industry is huge – and fashion design is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are 28 jobs to consider if you want a career in fashion.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Careers consultant: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Careers consultants provide advice about training, employment options and career progression to professionals and career changers.

HR & recruitment+8
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