Graduate careers
Source: https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/support/graduate-careers Parent: https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers
There are lots of starting points for choosing a career. As a start, use the resources linked below to help you to explore your options. Remember that the vast majority of graduate jobs are open to graduates of any subject.
Getting started with career planning
Career options for your degree
How to choose a career you'll love
Irrespective of the subject you have studied, or what level you are at, this online interactive course will help you to explore what you want from your future working life.
Finding graduate jobs
Find out how to start your job hunt, the types of graduate jobs available and how to find jobs.
Start looking for graduate jobs
Careers to suit your skills
mySkills is a record of skills you gain during your time at the University, which can be useful when considering your career.
Find out how to build your skills profile
[### Prospects job profiles
Browse job profiles by sector area to find out more about different roles, skills & qualifications required, and where you can find opportunities.](https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles)
[### TARGETjobs job descriptions
Browse job descriptions to find out typical responsibilities and employers for each role, so you can see what's involved and who might hire you.](https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job-descriptions)
International jobs
Advice about working abroad and the factors to consider.
Starting a business
Starting your own business or freelancing can be an exciting option, either while you're studying or at some point after you graduate.
Using recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies can give you access to a whole range of unadvertised jobs.
[### Graduate Outcomes
We ask all graduates to share your perspectives, 15 months after you finish your course, as we’d like to understand more about your career path and experiences after leaving higher education.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/careers/support/graduate-careers/graduate-outcomes)
[### Graduate case studies
Search for and contact alumni in your subject through our Graduate Case Studies database.](https://careers.dept.shef.ac.uk/casestudies/index.php)
Use the 'alumni tool' on the University of Sheffield LinkedIn page to research and connect with recent graduates.](https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-sheffield/people/)
Positive impact careers
We are committed to enhancing career opportunities which contribute positively to sustainable development and ethical futures.
Supporting positive impact careers
Stay safe when job seeking
It is very important to be aware of possible scams and pitfalls both online and elsewhere.