How can I use my degree in a career?
There are lots of ways to use your degree in a career, whether or not you go into a field directly related to your subject. Any degree will give you transferable skills which can help you find and succeed in a job.
If you are interested in finding out about the common career destinations for people who have undertaken a degree in your discipline we would recommend checking out some of the resources available on Prospects' Options with your Subject resource. You can also find out what previous graduates of your course have gone on to do on our Graduate Destinations pages
When researching a company it is important to review the company’s website, especially before attending an interview. Do not confine your research to the graduate recruitment site; look at all the information on the site. In addition, research competitors and read the relevant business press to find out about general developments in the sector. Create your own LinkedIn profile using our LinkedIn guidance on our Creating a Professional Profile Canvas course to start to research companies of interest using this professional network. Alternatively check the relevant professional association or society to search for a particular employer.
Careers fairs are another good way of researching companies, networking and sourcing a work experience or graduate opportunity. Careers Network provides a series of careers fairs focussing on career opportunities in a wide range of industry sectors, attended by a breadth of employers ranging from smaller businesses through to larger multinational organisations. We also hold other events that allow you to meet employers on campus, including employer presentations, skills-based interactive workshops and business games.