Explore your options

 

If you are not sure which career you want to pursue, or you are ready to start exploring your options then you will find support here.

Learn about your options during and after your degree: different career sectors, developing an enterprising mindset, setting up your own business, further study, and working abroad. You might even have recently changed your mind about a career you had been set on pursuing.

Whether you have a rough idea of where you want to be but no idea how to get there, or no idea what you want to do at all, Careers Network offers resources, events and advice to help you get started.

You might feel like you have already done your exploring and are ready for the planning stage. Then take a look at our content for Planners.

Did you know that more than 40% of University of Birmingham students are in the explore stage when it comes to career planning?

1. Help with making career choices

If you are wondering where to begin, take a look at these starter activities. 

If you have more time then you can work through the Canvas careers course or website that best suits you: 

2. Events for Explorers

A great way to inspire your thinking about your future is to come to one of Careers Network's sessions.

Attending will help you to explore your options, access support and ideas, and decide what to do next.

  • Services For Education- Primary SCITT Info webinar (Various dates)
    Join us for our virtual information sessions during November 2023 -June 2024 where we will talk everything primary SCITT, answer questions and discuss how to apply!
    10:00 Wed 22 Nov 2023
    Online
  • Colas Rail Open Day for Girls and Women
    We are holding an Open Day for girls and women. We have a fantastic opportunity for students around Birmingham. As part of our commitment to delivering social value projects in the areas where we operate, we are planning an open day.
    10:00 Thu 04 Apr 2024
    Off campus
  • Enactus UK & Ireland National Expo
    We have a lot in store for you at this year's event... rub shoulders with leading employers, Awards, inspiring keynote speakers and much more!
    10:00 Tue 09 Apr 2024
    Off campus
  • Career Planning for Finalists webinar
    Explore options after graduation by reflecting on your own values, motivations, and strengths.
    12:00 Wed 24 Apr 2024
    Online
  • Fast Stream Social Mobility Network - National Event
    This in person event organised by current fast-streamers will provide inspiring keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops.
    10:00 Fri 26 Apr 2024
    Off campus

3. Careers advice appointments

Current student

Quote about a careers appointment

“The adviser was so helpful and provided the exact information and guidance I required to see what doors are open for me. I feel a lot less overwhelmed with the idea of my career and feel like I actually know where to start looking now!”

If you feel ready to talk to one of our careers advisers then book a short appointment for a one-to-one chat.

Even if you have no idea where to start or what you want to do with your future, our advisers can help.

You might even have a few ideas that you need help exploring but this is not essential. The most important thing is to get started.

4. Co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes to enhance your employability

If you are ready to commit to something a little more in depth then you could look at applying for one of these programmes and opportunities available to students: 

5. Insight Into career sectors

Explore your options and gain an insight into industry sectors by browsing resources, researching work experience and job opportunities, or by attending an Insight Into event.

Insight Into events enable you to hear from professionals from a range of sectors via speaker panels, Q&A sessions and networking.

6. Options

Three slightly different options you might be considering:

Not found what you're looking for?

Dame Cilla Snowball

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Cilla may be of interest to students with an interest in creative careers or working in advertising.

Daniella Marrocco case study

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Daniella studied an MSc Urban and Regional Planning, graduating in 2016. She is currently working as a graduate planner as part of the commercial planning team at GL Hearn.

Daniella Marston - Work Experience Bursary

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Daniella, a student from the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, used the International Work Experience Bursary towards working as a Researcher at Operation Wallacea.

Daniella Marston - Work Experience Bursary success story

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Case study from Daniella Marston, who was awarded a Work Experience Bursary and worked as a Researcher at Operation Wallacea.

Dark Tourism Conference, Glasgow Caledonian University

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Laura attended the 'Dark Tourism Sites related to the Holocaust, the Nazi Past and World War II: Visitation and Practice Conference' at Glasgow Caledonian University. This three-day conference surrounded the idea of 'Dark Tourism' and how this is being shaped around Holocaust memorialisation in contemporary society.

David Streather - video transcript

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David Streather - video transcript

Decoding the job/internship search in another country (outside the UK) (26/02/24): Video Transcript

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A talk to decode the job/internship search in another country (outside the UK), delivered by Student Circus, held on Feb 2024.

Deputy Senior Clerk - Ophelia Di Pasqua

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Ophelia Di Pasqua case study as a Deputy Senior Clerk at Forensic Equity Limited, whilst studying BA English and Philosophy.

Deputy Senior Clerk - Ophelia Di Pasqua

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Ophelia Di Pasqua case study as a Deputy Senior Clerk at Forensic Equity Limited, whilst studying BA English and Philosophy.
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