Further study
If you have genuinely enjoyed your time studying at university and you are still undecided about your career ambitions, it could be worth considering a postgraduate degree.
Further study can add greater value to your undergraduate degree, improve employment prospects, offer higher average lifetime earning potential and a greater sense of personal fulfillment.
A recent study by the Council for Industry and Higher Education (CIHE) found that there was a strong demand for postgraduate students, and employers were keen to make use of the advanced specialist knowledge and proven abilities in problem solving and critical thinking that postgraduate students bring:
“Businesses value postgraduates. And they agree that postgraduate degrees deliver valuable high level research and development skills.” Talent fishing – what businesses want from postgraduates, CIHE, March 2010
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Careers Advice
Where to begin?
Undecided about what to do next after university? Don't panic GradJobs will help you! It is important to remember that you are not alone – there are many who don’t have any idea what to do after graduating.If you are unsure which career is right for you, or simply not sure where to start on your job hunt, then head to the Advice Clinic at the National Graduate...
Interview Advice
You’ve made it through the first round and you’ve got an interview! Yet, it’s nerve-wracking going into a room and getting grilled to prove how you are the best candidate for the role. To create the right impression and make a positive impact at interview stage, there are a number of things you must take into consideration and prepare for...
Applying for a Job
From the perfect CV to cover letters, online applications, recruitment agencies, psychometric testing, job AND assessment centres, applying for a job can sometimes seem a little daunting, and that’s before you’ve even secured an interview! Follow our step-by-step guides and handy tips from industry professionals to make you stand out from your...
Recruitment Exhibition
How the Graduate Recruitment Exhibition can aid your job hunt
For many graduates, looking for their first job can be a daunting and unsettling process – not only are you moving away from university and the community that you have built but you are also having to take that first step into the working world...
Career advice videos
An Impressionable Interview
Did you know there are some things you can do to make a great impression before you even enter the interview room? Graduate Coach TV gives you a list of steps you can take to ensure you get off to a flying start and make an impressionable arrival for your next interview
