What do graduates do?An insight into graduate jobs

What is a graduate job?

• A graduate = someone who has a degree

• A graduate level job = is a job or career where a degree is required

Fact or Fiction?- how much do you know?

With a science degree you could still become a journalist.

•True or False?

True

• How? A science graduate could complete a course or training in journalism after their degree.

• About 65% of jobs for graduates would accept a degree in any subject.

• BUT Science/technical/engineering jobs usually require a degree in those subject areas.

A degree guarantees a good job.

•True or False?

False

• As well as a degree, employers look for evidence of relevant skills and motivation.

• A survey stated that ‘75% of employers preferred graduates with prior work experience’.

For further information check out www.glam.ac.uk/careers - work experience

A typical starting salary for a new graduate is £24,000

•True or False?

True

• But salary will depend on lots of factors: location, size of employer, and job.

For more info:www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LMISalary

What can I do with a degree in …?

Want some ideas of jobs that relate to your degree subject?

Options with your degreewww.prospects.ac.uk/links/options

Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Trade Development Adviser Company: French Embassy (The Trade Commission

Dept – Agricultural division)

Salary: £22,000

Job Description: Provide a service to French companies searching for business opportunities in the UK

Person requirements: • Bilingual: English/French• Degree in Business or Technical subject• Good communication and organisational skills• Previous work experience in sales/marketing role• Keen interest in speciality fine foods

Some Dream Jobs …Job Title: Graduate Trainee Tea TasterCompany: Tetley Ltd www.tetley.co.uk

Salary: £23,000

Job Description: Part of the Tea Buying and Blending Team you will taste up to 500 teas a day, and learn the art of tasting, buying and blending.

Person requirements: • Good degree (any subject)• Commercially aware - with a head for numbers and eye for

detail!• Good colour vision• Team player• Highly motivated

Some Dream Jobs …Job Title: Research Assistant Company: Royal Household (Buckingham Palace!!)

Salary: £19,000 (plus benefits)

Job description: Undertaking research for the Queen’s PrivateSecretary Office on topics including: planning royal engagementsand events, and monitoring UK media coverage

Person requirements: • Educated to degree level• Experience of research and report writing• Excellent spoken and written communication• Attention to detail• Good IT skills• Enthusiastic – an individual who can show initiative

Where to look to find graduate job vacancies?

www.prospects.ac.uk/links/jobvacs

The A-Z of graduate jobsProspects Websitewww.prospects.ac.uk

Explore types of jobs – A-Z listingswww.prospects.ac.uk/links/occupations

Explore job sectors – profilesinclude trendswww.prospects.ac.uk/links/SectorBs

How to get your dream job

3 Hot Tips• Be Focussed - if you don’t know what

you’re looking for you won’t find it! Have a clear career focus, find out about the sector that interests you and set goals to achieve your aim.

• Get Work Experience – there is a strong link between relevant work experience and getting a graduate job.

• Be Proactive – use your Careers Service, be aware of the full range of amazing opportunities out there!

Thank you and

Good Luck