Exploring career options
Learn how to research your options and test your ideas, so you’re ready for your next steps after you graduate.
Getting Started
Start by taking the interactive Explore your career course at your own pace, to navigate your career exploration and decision making (current students only).
Alternatively, use our career options guides, or attend our term-time workshop Get clear on your career, to gain a clear understanding of the steps involved in discovering your interests and choosing a career path.
You can also explore career paths related to your course and reflect on the skills your university experience has given you.
Research employers and sectors
Use these resources and tools to build on your ideas by learning more about specific sectors and organisations:
- Researching sectors and employers guide
- Careers in... guides
- Search for organisations and book events with employers using mycareer
- Prospects job profiles
Grow your network
Build professional connections to gain insights, make great impressions, and access the 'hidden' job market.
Start with our networking and LinkedIn resources.
Test out your ideas
Carry out work experience to see if a career path is the right fit for you.
If you’re considering starting your own business, take advantage of the resources, events, and programmes offered by our specialist Basecamp Enterprise Team.