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Deciding your career options

See a Careers and Employability Advisor

To discuss your options, use our drop-in and booked appointments service to talk over possible next steps and the factors you need to consider. Find out how a careers interview can help you!

Note that to make the most of this discussion it can be useful to use some of the resources below beforehand.

Make a start!

Use the following information sheet to help you approach your career decision making in a logical way.

Find out further details on the books and DVDs that are available from The Careers and Employability Service that can help you with deciding your future career.

Explore what jobs would suit you

Prospects Planner is an electronic guidance tool to help you analyse your skills, interests, and motivations, and match your profile to possible careers.

Check out the full range of Graduate Prospects publications covering postgraduate study and career guidance for students and graduates. Call in to the Careers & Employability Service today to pick up your free copy.

Research job ideas in detail

Find out how to explore jobs and different employment sectors.

Find out what you can do with your degree

Look at some typical career areas entered by graduates in your subject.

Get a clearer sense of direction

The Windmills Virtual Career Coach will help you focus on where you are heading and develop tactics for managing your future career.

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