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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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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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Careers adviser: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Careers advisers provide guidance about career choice, employment, training and further education opportunities to clients, including young people and the unemployed.

Teaching & education+4
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Career inspiration: what famous people did with their degrees

Careers advice and planning

Need some ideas for what to do after university? Don't miss our at-a-glance guide to the famous graduates who studied your degree subject.

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Career-friendly activities you can do while social distancing

Careers advice and planning

Unsure how to work on your employability while social distancing? Here are our suggestions for what to do without leaving the house.

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Business management internships: how to get one

Internships and placements

Where can you find a business management internship? How do you apply? What can you do to improve your chances of getting one? We reveal all.

Management & business+1
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Balancing study and part-time work

University life

Juggling undergraduate study with a part-time job is demanding, so how do you set about getting the right balance between your work, academic and social commitments?

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Are personal statements a waste of space on graduate CVs?

Applications

Find out why you should think carefully before including a personal statement on your CV, and if you still feel you need to, use our advice to make it worthwhile.

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Archaeologist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Archaeologists study human history by examining artefacts found at sites of historical interest. Finds can range from prehistoric tools and buildings to animal bones and tiny organisms.

Teaching & education+4
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Applying for unadvertised graduate jobs and work experience

Applications

Some property employers may well have ‘hidden’ vacancies that they don’t publicise.

Property, construction & QS
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