Not everyone knows what they plan to do when they finish their studies, even those who think they know often end up doing something different. There are so many choices; Postgraduate study, internships, full time work, travel - how do you choose and why should you even think about it before you finish your course?
The career market for graduates has become increasingly competitive during the last couple of years and we know how important it is to get a head start. We've compiled a list of some of our graduates who have gone on to do jobs that will hopefully inspire our prospective and current students, and our graduates, to achieve their potential and gain an insight into the wide range of vocations that our graduates belong.
Take a look at some of our profiles and ask yourself what your future will be, it's never too early to start planning:
- Jamie - Group Accountant, Britvic PLC,
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Melanie - Costumed Interpreter,
BA (Hons) Archaeology with Tourism and Heritage Management (1999-2002)
- Madelaine - Learning Support Assistant and Charity Founder,
BA Education Studies (2007-2011)
- Oliver - Freelance Writer,
BA (Hons) Creative Writing (2007-2010)
MA Writing for Children (Part-time 2010-2012)
- Robyn - English Teacher,
BA (Hons) Creative Writing (2009-2011)
NQT (English)
- Anna - Castle Co-ordinator, Hever,
BA (Hons) History (2001 to 2004)
- Alexandra - Conveyancing Paralegal,
LLB Law (2008-2011)
- Joanna - Venue Operations Co-ordinator, LOCOG,
BA (Hons) Event Management (2008-2011)
- Alexis - Assistant to Head of Support, BBC,
BA (Hons) Drama (2000 to 2003)
- Rose - MSc student, Psychology,
GCD Psychology (2009-2011)
MSc Psychological Research Methods (2011-present)
- Chloe - Unit Assistant, BBC Radio 1,
BA (Hons) Media Studies (2009-2012)
- Sam - Presenter, Producer and Reporter, ITN,
BA (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies (2007-2010)
MA Journalism (2010-2011)
- Matt - Application Support Analyst, Kingfisher,
BSc (Hons) Digital Media Development (2009-2012)
- Joe - Teaching Assistant,
BA Sports Studies and History (2008-2011)
- Naheed - Youth Interfaith Co-ordinator,
BA Theology and Religious Studies (2006-2009)
- Katie - Marketing Intern, Porsche Cars GB,
BA Business Management and Marketing (2008-2011)
Careers service
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