TARGETjobs news roundup

‘Sup? You’ve reached the TARGETjobs news roundup. Here we take all the news from the world of graduate jobs and condense it into a package of bite-sized morsels. And it’s a pretty tasty meal we’ve got laid out for you this week.

News from the industries has been dominated by the legal sectors. If you want to be a solicitor then you should definitely check out this week’s news. That’s because we have some solid advice for anyone considering careers with Clyde & Co:

• Many graduate job hunters worry that they won’t be able to answer interview questions. Would-be Clyde & Co employees don’t want to run afoul of 'why pursue a career in law?' Here’s how to answer the killer question.

But not everyone wants to be a solicitor. I mean, you could go the other way and be a barrister:

•  That said, applications to join the Bar professional training course (BPTC) are on the increase. Unfortunately, there is a bottleneck when it comes to securing a pupillage at the other end.
• At our ‘Women in Investment Management’ event,  top finance CEO Helena Morrissey’s advised aspiring female investment managers to ‘leap first, look later’. One student said ‘the keynote speech was inspirational and has confirmed my desire to pursue a career in investment management,’ which is pretty much how we roll.
• If you’re interested in a career in human resources, you should be up to date with events at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). There have been some interesting developments at its most recent conference.

And there’s plenty of general advice to sink your teeth into as well:

• We’ve also put together the 3 secrets of success for job hunting after you graduate. If you’ve left university and you’re still looking for a job, these will really set you on the right path.
• And then there are all the jobs with vacancies closing soon. It could be particularly interesting to you if you want a job in the built environment sector. That said, retail, consumer goods, and even recruitment companies are also recruiting. Check out the latest jobs here.

To get graduate careers news as it happens, check out the news feed. Alternatively, check out the round-up this time next week!

TARGETjobs offers the largest choice of graduate jobs, placements and internships. Independent reviews on top graduate employers and career planning tools and expert guidance. Become a TARGETjobs blogger by getting in touch with jackie.balchin2@targetjobs.co.uk.