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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.

Marketing assessment centres and interviews: what to expect and how to prepare

Interviews and assessment centres
From being a motivated team worker to presenting yourself or an idea to a target group, assessment centres are your chance to show graduate recruiters you can operate in a marketing environment.
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Advertising account planning: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Advertising account planners work closely with agency accounts and creative staff. Roles involve producing precise briefs to ensure that campaign ideas, strategies and objectives are converted into tangible tasks, and ultimately effective advertising.
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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.
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Advertising agency art direction: graduate area of work

Job descriptions and industry overviews
Often seen as the glamorous side of art and design, this role involves the creation and development of commercial ads for organisations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to qualify as a graduate social worker

Advice
Everything you need to get started on your path towards a social work career, from entry requirements and qualifications you need to become a graduate social worker to information on available funding.
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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.
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Getting work experience in the media and publishing industry

Internships and placements
While a media or publishing internship isn’t essential, doing some form of hands-on media work experience will help you get your first job in publishing or the media.
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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.
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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.
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