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.

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.

  • Top Tips for using LinkedIn
    Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using this social media tool in your job search.
    11:00 Fri 04 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Meet BCG: Intro to Consulting for Medics & PhDs
    Are you a PhD, medic, or postdoc, and thinking about your options for the next stage of your career? Join us for our informal presentation on 4th October to see what management consulting—and more specifically BCG—can offer!
    12:00 Fri 04 Oct 2024
    Online
  • Deloitte On Campus
    Join us outside the Law Arches on the 7th October for an immersive video experience and discover how Deloitte can help you turn your aspirations into reality. You'll also have the chance to meet Deloitte colleagues and ask them your questions.
    10:00 Mon 07 Oct 2024
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Introduction to the Postgraduate Professional Development Award (PPDA)
    Find out about the Postgraduate Professional Development Award and how to complete it.
    13:00 Mon 07 Oct 2024
    Careers Network, Employer Training Room, G30 Aston Webb
  • Imagine What's Next with Llloyds Banking Group
    On Tuesday 8th October, Lloyds Banking Group will be bringing their award winning AI chatbot activation on campus at the University of Birmingham. This exciting pop up will be at the Law Arches for one day only from 10am-Come enter the cube!
    10:00 Tue 08 Oct 2024
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)

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: 

  • The Birmingham Award (formerly the Personal Skills Award) - for undergraduate students
  • Postgraduate Professional Development Award - for postgraduate taught students
  • Work Experience & Internships
  • Mentoring
  • The Birmingham Project

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:

  • Further study
  • Working abroad
  • Starting a business

Not found what you're looking for?

Hamdalat Basorun (mentor) - case study

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Mentoring case study from Hamdalat Basorun a Compliance Officer for as asset management firm.

Hannah (mentee) - video transcript

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Happy Autistic Lady

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Happy Autistic Lady is a purpose-driven venture that creates empowering stationery and educational resources for the Autistic and neurodivergent community.

Harborne Electronics - Michael Gucluer and Jake Eaton

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Harborne Electronics is an automotive start-up business created by Electronic Engineering students Michael Gucluer and Jake Eaton.

Harith Jayakody

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Story from Harith Jayakody, a PhD Mechanical Engineer CDP at Air Products. Harith graduated in 2019 with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

Havick Talent - Jack Kelly

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Jack Kelly graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2018 with a degree in Accounting and Finance and he is the co-founder of Influencer agency Havick Talent.

Hazaar

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Hazaar is a zero waste marketplace app for students created by University of Birmingham graduate Harriet Noy. Students can buy using the app and then meet in person to hand over items eliminating wasteful packaging.

Health Haven

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Edward Gent graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2018 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Since graduating, Edward has set up his own start-up business - a fitness business called Health Haven.
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