Plan your next steps

You have explored your options and decided what career you want to pursue.

Now you need a plan, but don’t worry, Careers Network is here to help you.

We have a range of opportunities to help you establish a clear plan of action and take the next steps. Plan your way forward with work experience, internships, mentoring opportunities or learn more about enterprise, starting your own business or working in the global job market.

Not quite ready for the planning stage yet? Take a look at our content for Explorers.

Events for Planners

Attending one of Careers Network's events is a great way to kickstart your career planning. 

  • Coffee and Chats with Newton's Consultants
    Come and meet our consultants on campus and grab a free coffee! We’ll be available to answer all your questions about our graduate roles, life at Newton, and the application process. We look forward to meeting you!
    10:00 Thu 31 Oct 2024
    Law Arches (near Old Joe)
  • Careers Open Day with the Operational Research Society
    We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Careers Open Day for Operational Research, taking place on 7 November at Novotel, Birmingham. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to explore the diverse, impactful field of Operational Research
    10:00 Thu 07 Nov 2024
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Discovery Day at DHL Supply Chain
    This event is designed for those who identify as female/non-binary to get an insider's look at our company, discover the various roles we offer, and connect with our current graduates who were recently in your shoes!
    10:30 Thu 07 Nov 2024
    Off campus (to be confirmed upon registration with employer)
  • Change 100 online workshop: Sharing your disability
    In this workshop, we’ll explore some topics around sharing your disability.
    12:30 Thu 07 Nov 2024
    Online
  • Making the most of your final year as an undergraduate
    Tips on how to help your final year go as smoothly as possible
    12:15 Mon 11 Nov 2024
    Online

Internships and work experience

  • Internships and work experience -  how you can get involved
  • How to choose work experience
  • Search for work experience and bespoke internships
  • Apply for work experience or funding
  • Contact the Internships team - ask us a question or contact your Internship Officer 

Careers mentoring

  • Benefits of mentoring schemes
  • Careers Network Mentoring Scheme
  • Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme (ALMP)
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Mentoring Scheme
  • Hear from Careers Networking Mentoring Scheme mentees
  • Hear from Alumni Leadership Mentoring Scheme mentees 

B-Enterprising

Being entrepreneurial and enterprising are valuable attributes, whether you want to start your own business or develop a growth mindset that is valued by employers.

It is all about creative thinking, innovation and making things happen, skills that you will use in your studies and working lives.

The B-Enterprising team can help you, whether you have an idea you want to test, a business venture to launch, or just want to learn new skills and understand the value of being entrepreneurial.

Find out how to get involved in B-Enterprising.

The Birmingham Award (formerly the Personal Skills Award) - for undergraduate students

The Birmingham Award (formerly the Personal Skills Award (PSA)) is the University of Birmingham's recognised employability programme for undergraduate students.

The Birmingham Award enables you to develop, recognise and articulate your skills in preparation for real-world recruitment processes. 

Learn more about The Birmingham Award and the steps you can take to complete it.

Postgraduate Professional Development (for Postgraduate Taught students)

If you are a Postgraduate Taught student, you might already have a clear career path in mind and your studies are a stepping stone to get there.

You might have picked your course to help you make a transition into a new career, or to develop further in a career you’ve already embarked upon. Equally, you might be unsure of what you want to do in the future.

Wherever you’re up to, we aim to support you to explore your career options, plan your next steps and apply for whatever you choose at the end of your course.

Take a look at our Postgraduate Professional Development information to find out more.

Global careers

If you’re thinking of working abroad or with a multi-national employer, take advantage of opportunities we provide to develop your global outlook:

  • Global careers support

Resources

If you want to find out more, then try these extra sources of information and advice: 

Not found what you're looking for?

Talk Twenties - Gaby Mendes

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Talk Twenties was created during the global pandemic by Gaby Mendes (Education 2016) with a podcast offering listeners advice about the highs and lows of life in your twenties.

Teaching and education events

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Teaching and education sector

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Find out all about a career in teaching, whether you are just interested in exploring the area, thinking about planning your career, or you are ready to apply for jobs. This page has information and resources to get you started.

Teen Calm - Catherine Wassell

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Teen Calm is a monthly subscription box start-up created by University of Birmingham Catherine Wassell and the idea is inspired by her daughter.

The Borrow Shop - Sophie Watson

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Masters student Sophie Watson (MSc Urban Regional Planning) has created a venture called The Borrow Shop.

The Comeback Club - Grace Lynskey

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Grace Lynskey is a social entrepreneur and inspirational speaker on resilience, setbacks and overcoming adversity.

The Kindness Capsule - Tamzin Meyer

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The Kindness Capsule is a retail business which offers wellbeing gift packages. The business has been created by final year English and History student Tamzin Meyer and was inspired by a random act of kindness from a close friend.

The Lash Surgery

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The Lash Surgery is a business which offers a lash and brow service to clients. The business was born out of passion by its founder Lauren Hosannah who trained as a professional lash technician before starting university.

The Mallard - Jake Scott

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Jake Scott is the managing director of publishing business called the Mallard which features political commentary both online and in print.

The Slice is Right - Luke Davies

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The Slice is Right is a mobile pizza start-up created by Economics graduate Luke Davies. Based in Leeds, the business offers traditional-style Neapolitan pizza and offers customers an Italian pizza experience at an affordable price.
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