Smart research into your career options is important. Don鈥檛 rely on preconceptions. The key is to create a well-rounded picture of the environment in which you鈥檒l be working, and think carefully about whether you can see yourself succeeding on that career path.
It鈥檚 quite natural to have a preconceived idea of what a certain area might be like. But don鈥檛 make a decision on this basis without further research. It would be unwise to limit yourself and rule out options unnecessarily, and you might be surprised at what some areas have to offer.
There are jobs which are directly related to degree disciplines, jobs where particular subjects may be useful and also a whole range of jobs open to graduates of any discipline. 聽Before opting for a particular job role you should have knowledge not just of the work, but the environment in which you鈥檒l be working and the training you will need.
Below are three different ways to consider your options, and you can also use your favourite text generative AI tool to give you ideas too. For example, you could ask it what careers people with your degree & interests follow 鈥� for example 鈥業鈥檓 studying BSc Biology and interested in team sports, what careers can I go into鈥�, or 鈥業鈥檓 studying BA English Literature and want to help save the planet from climate change, what I my career options.鈥� Or you could focus on your strengths, e.g. 鈥業鈥檓 really organised, have excellent attention to detail, and take pride in doing a great job, what careers would be right for me?鈥櫬犅�
Whether you use AI or following the prompts below, you鈥檒l probably need to chat the results through with someone 鈥� you can book an appointment with a careers consultant, and chat it through with people who know you well.