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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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Teaching job jargon buster

Advice

The education sector makes plentiful use of acronyms, so we've put together a handy guide to commonly used teaching jargon to help you plan for career success.

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Why sales could be your ideal graduate job

Careers advice and planning

With competitive salaries and perks, along with the chance to work in industries that interest you, a sales career could offer just what you want from a graduate job.

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Grads with green initiatives thrive at BAE Systems

Choosing an employer

Graduates with a passion for sustainability found that they could make a real difference to the world at BAE Systems. Read about their experiences below to find out more.

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Archivist: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Archivists are responsible for the provision, care and management of permanent collections of information that are intended to preserve the past and allow others to discover it.

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Guide to job hunting for international students

International students

Find out more about your graduate job options in the UK, the recruitment process and the skills you'll need, and how to secure work experience while you're studying in the UK.

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Geographical information systems manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Geographical information systems (GIS) managers are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of teams of IT experts that produce geographical data using specialist computer systems.

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How to write winning covering letters for law firms

Applications

When applying for a training contract or vacation scheme, your covering letter may be the first part of your application a law firm considers.

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How do I get a graduate job in HR and recruitment?

Careers advice and planning

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in human resources and recruitment (HR), including typical graduate salaries and the different areas you can work in.

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Ten skills you can get from doing a bar job

Part-time work

You may think that all you’ve learned from your bar job is how to pull pints but you’d be wrong. Working behind a bar can give you skills that are highly sought after by graduate recruiters and internship providers alike.

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Event manager: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

When everything’s in full swing, this role can be exciting – but the behind-the-scenes planning and organisation is equally essential to events management.

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Wedding planner: job description

Job descriptions and industry overviews

Do you want to be the brains behind a couple’s ‘big day’? If your answer is ‘I do!’ then wedding planning could be the job for you.

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How do I get a graduate job in social work?

Advice

Everything you need to know about starting your graduate career in social work, including different areas of work, the qualifications you need and how to apply for your first graduate job.

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