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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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Career planning is key for medical graduates

Careers advice and planning

You need to assess your strengths and aspirations to decide on the best possible match when considering which specialty would be right for you.

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Find out about the NHS graduate scheme and other healthcare management programmes

Training and progression

Healthcare isn’t just for medical and nursing graduates. Discover the opportunities for graduates looking for a management career, along with the entry requirements you'll need to meet.

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Training and development during your career as a social worker

Advice

Continuing professional development is essential in social work. Find out what's expected of you after qualification in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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How do I get a graduate job in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)?

Careers advice and planning

What is the FMCG sector? And what degree, skills and experience do you need to get onto FMCG graduate programmes? Find out what to expect.

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Don't want to be a medic? Graduate careers outside medicine

Careers advice and planning

If you're not sure that a career practising medicine is what you want, don't panic. You can transfer the skills you've gained through your medical degree to something else.

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How do I get a graduate job in healthcare operations and management?

Careers advice and planning

Find out how to get into a career in healthcare management, learn about the skills and training you'll need and explore options such as the NHS graduate scheme.

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Know your editors: a graduate's guide to jobs in the publishing world

Careers advice and planning

A lot of graduates want to work in the world of media and publishing, so you’re going to need to be focused and determined to get your first job.

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How do I get a graduate job in television?

Advice

It seems that everyone aspires to a graduate job in television but persistent graduates get their foot in the door by doing work experience schemes and staying positive.

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Becoming a GP

Careers advice and planning

If you like thinking on your feet and meeting a wide range of individuals, working as a doctor in general practice could be the right career choice for you.

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No medical degree? No problem! A graduate medical degree is the cure

Training and progression

No medical degree but you want to become a doctor? Get advice on how to get onto a graduate medical degree and find out about the entrance exams (UCAT, BMAT and GAMSAT).

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Job done: interviews for graduate roles in social work

Advice

Find out what to expect from your interview for a graduate social work job and how to tackle typical interview questions – and pick up ideas for questions you could ask your interviewers.

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NHS vs the private sector nursing: what type of graduate employer will you choose?

Careers advice and planning

Our overview of the various graduate employers in nursing and healthcare, including the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.

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