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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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Communication, leadership, teamwork: the top skills retail recruiters want from graduates

Skills and competencies

Five leading retail graduate employers tell us what competencies they expect from successful candidates – make sure you tick all the right boxes with your application and at interview.

Retail, business & commercial services
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Volunteer your way to a graduate job

Advice

Support a great cause, meet new people... and get essential charity work experience that could lead to a permanent graduate job.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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How do I get a graduate job in a charity?

Advice

Get ready to make a difference. Find out about salaries, work experience and how to search for work in the charity sector, along with alternative ways to bring about positive change.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Deciding which social work employer offers you the right graduate career

Advice

Social workers are employed by statutory, voluntary, private and independent organisations. Follow our guide for graduates and find the best social work employer for you.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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Public relations account administrator: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A career in PR account administration involves liaising with clients and agency staff in the administration of publicity campaigns and the co-ordination of associated work.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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Job roles and types of employers in book publishing

Careers advice and planning

Careers in design, production, rights, publicity and much more can all be developed in the book publishing world. We explain what each role involves and the main types of publishers that you can work for.

Media, journalism & publishing+3
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Public relations consultancy: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews

A public relations officer's job is to use a wide range of media to build and sustain good relationships between the employing organisation and its clients throughout planned publicity campaigns and PR activities.

Marketing, advertising & PR+4
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How do I get a graduate job in the armed forces or emergency services?

Advice

Everything you need to know about graduate jobs in the armed forces and emergency services. Whether you want to learn more about working as a firefighter or paramedic, or the attributes you’ll need to succeed in a military career, you can find answers to key questions here.

The Army
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The Army
Charity, public & civil service+9
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Masters and postgraduate diplomas in journalism

Training and progression

Discover whether an MA in journalism or another journalism postgraduate course could help you launch your career.

Media, journalism & publishing+3
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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.

Bupa
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Bupa
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Physiotherapy: area of practice

Areas of work, specialisms and alternatives

In a graduate career as a physiotherapist you'll help and treat people with physical problems caused by illness, accidents or ageing.

Healthcare+3
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Must-have skills for graduate careers in government

Advice

Public sector recruiters are on the look-out for graduates with top-notch skills and management potential. We explain why certain abilities are so valuable – and how you can demonstrate them.

Charity, public & civil service+9
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