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How do you fill in a job application form?
Read on for targetjobs’ expert advice for how to fill in a job application form for a graduate role including tips to write a strong application.
Expert video interview tips to impress recruiters
Whether it’s a live Zoom interview or a pre-recorded video interview, our expert video interviews tips will help you secure an internship or graduate role.
The graduate’s guide to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile
Building a strong LinkedIn profile page is the first step towards using the online network to find job opportunities (or be found for jobs) and to grow your professional network. We guide you through what you need to include and how you should approach each section.
How to write a CV with no experience
Discover how to present the skills gained from all areas of your life to help build your CV, even if you don’t think you have any work experience under your belt.
The graduate job hunter's guide to game-based assessment
Game-based assessment, also called ‘gamified assessment’, involves playing interactive game-like exercises that assess your cognitive abilities and behavioural traits.
How to perform your best with pre-recorded video interviews
'What can you bring to the company?' Tricky graduate interview question
The secret to answering interview questions about what you’d add to an employer if you were hired is to combine good self-knowledge with excellent employer research.
How to research a company for an interview or graduate job application
Company research is central to graduate job hunting success. Don’t even think about starting an application or attending an interview without doing it.
Covering letter essentials for graduate vacancies
When do you write a covering letter to go with your CV and what should you say? Use our tips to structure this part of your job application.
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What a great master CV looks like – and why you need one
Applying for jobs can feel like a full-time job in itself. You spend hours tweaking your CV, personalising cover letters, answering detailed application questions – and often doing it all over again, multiple times a week. After a few rounds, it’s easy to feel burnt out or discouraged, especially when you’re not getting the results you hoped for.
Tips for graduates: how to deal with job interview nerves
A graduate job interview can fill the most confident of us with dread and anxiety. But don't panic. Good preparation and a few simple techniques can help you shine, even if you're naturally shy.
How to structure your job hunt
Entering the job market as a young graduate is a daunting task. From figuring out what you are interested in, to sending out seemingly endless applications, maybe getting to various interview stages and assessment rounds, and likely facing some rejections, it can be a tiring process.
