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7 Oct 2020: The University of Cambridge Careers Service helps you to prepare for your future. Whether you are an undergrad, masters student, PhD student or postdoc, our team of experienced and impartial careers advisers are here to support you at Cambridge and

29 Sep 2020: degree_manstudies_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? A high proportion of Cambridge first degree graduates choose to go on to further study (just under 15% for the Management Studies tripos). For those who get jobs you can see the types of

29 Sep 2020: ideas_gotafew_0.png So, you’ve got a few ideas about what to do next, but you’re not sure which one to choose. Perhaps you’re all-rounder who is interested in a lot of different things?

29 Sep 2020: degree_chemeng_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Cambridge chemical engineers find their way into many careers. Key employment area are technical roles (e.g. process engineer) within power, utilities and manufacturing, engineering consultancy,

7 Oct 2020: With thousands of different careers choices available, sometimes it can be hard knowing where to start in choosing a career. Exploring your options early will help you find relevant experience and gain the transferable skills that employers are

29 Sep 2020: You may have a dream job in mind or still be exploring your options, either way, it is important that you think about what you enjoy, what your strengths are, what experience you have or will need to gain and the qualifications and results you will

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8 Oct 2020: You may be required to complete psychometric tests. You can practice these for free here with Graduates First..

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29 Sep 2020: Search site. Using your degree: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. The top sectors that AMES Cambridge graduates joined were arts and recreation (circa 17% of those who responded), followed by consulting

8 Oct 2020: Having a thorough knowledge of your chosen company is a must, as recruiters will test your motivation and commitment with questions about the sector, the firm, and its products.

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8 Oct 2020: sector_teaching_0.png Where to start The website Get Into Teaching is a comprehensive introduction to teaching careers. You'll find training bursaries (which vary considerably depending on the subject & your degree grade). Target jobs guides to

8 Oct 2020: Many of the schemes and opportunities focus on this and eligibility criteria often include people with disability, BAME or those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

29 Sep 2020: degree_anglosaxon_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top sectors that ASNC Cambridge graduates joined were research (circa 13% of those who responded), followed by communications (9%) and then IT (3%) and publishing (3%) and the charity

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7 Oct 2020: Whatever stage you're at in your career planning - whether you're absolutely certain of your next steps, or haven't even begun thinking about life after your studies - the Careers Service is here to help.

29 Sep 2020: degree_psychology_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top three sectors that Psychology and Behavioural Science Cambridge graduates joined were Science Research (circa 14% of those who responded) Social, Community and Charity (8%), followed

18 Nov 2020: photo_of_postdocs_2_women.png Academia as an career sector is a global enterprise employing talented people doing important and interesting work. But gaining a foothold on a faculty ladder and developing an academic career has relentless demands.

8 Oct 2020: sector_charities_0.png Where to start This is a highly diverse sector where no two jobs are the same. Think about the causes you care about and what roles might suit you. Our Supporters are committed to supporting the development of Cambridge

29 Sep 2020: degree_hsps_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? Each year between a quarter and a third of HSPS graduates from Cambridge undertake further study. A further 6% will commence a law conversion course, currently the first step towards qualifying as a

8 Oct 2020: Numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning, and Situational Judgement Tests are the most common in the finance recruitment process.

7 Dec 2020: Most appointments are released two days in advance, at 11am each day. Handshake will show any later days as having ‘no appointments available’, but if you log in shortly after 11am the next working day, an extra day's appointments should be

29 Sep 2020: degree_theology_0.png What do Cambridge graduates do? The top three sectors that Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion Cambridge graduates joined were teaching (circa 20% of those who responded), followed by wellfare professionals (20%) and

8 Oct 2020: sector_gaming_0.png Where to start The sale of games is now higher than both music and video combined making it the fastest growing section of the entertainment industry. There are more than 2,250 companies developing, publishing and distributing

25 Aug 2020: Did you know the Careers Service is here for you?

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8 Oct 2020: Search site. Got a question? online form. Your query:. If you would like us to respond to your query, please provide your contact details below and we will aim to reply within 1 working day. Name. Raven ID. Email address. Read our blog to get

26 Oct 2020: Or are you more comfortable working a bit more behind the scenes, in middle or back office roles? ... Practice psychometric assessments: numeracy, SJT Situation Judgement Tests, business case scenarios, group exercises.

21 Nov 2020: Watch this video Getting Started: Resources for Undergraduate Students to ensure you get information on briefings, employer presentations, careers fairs, graduate schemes and jobs that interest you.

20 Aug 2020: hs_squarelime_logo.png All Cambridge students, postdocs and alumni are encouraged to use Handshake, an innovative career development platform through which you can make use of the Careers Service and develop your career and network.

8 Oct 2020: sector_publishing_0.png Where to start Think beyond the obvious job roles by looking at Prospects. Be aware that many English/AHSS students feel drawn to editorial roles in Publishing. Be tactical and think of other roles that might suit you such

8 Oct 2020: sector_lawbarrister_0.png Where to start A career as a barrister is very competitive. Getting on the first steps of the career ladder (pupillage) can take a long time, and be expensive, although some external funding is available. The Bar Council

8 Oct 2020: sector_performingarts_0.png Where to start Whether you want to be an actor, comedian, musician, circus performer, dancer or any other kind of performer, the starting point is to develop your craft. Practice, ask for honest feedback from

30 Nov 2020: couple_of_postdocs.png When you first embarked on your PhD, you may or may not have had a vision of where your career would take you. Most likely you were following a deep interest in your subject and investing time and effort into becoming a

14 Dec 2020: A good CV, cover letter, and application form is critical in getting to the interview stage. Our CVs & Applications books are packed full of examples, so whether you’re preparing for the annual graduate recruitment cycle, or an academic researcher

8 Oct 2020: sector_socialwork_0.png Where to start Social Workers provide support, act as advocates, and assist people to access the services they need. They work with individuals (from babies through to the elderly) and families to help improve outcomes in

8 Oct 2020: sector_internationalorganisations_0.png Where to start Working for the UN, World Bank or other international organisation is usually a mid-career option. Options for new graduates include internships, many of which are unpaid, and some early entry

29 Sep 2020: The Careers Service understands how stressful it can be to be trying to figure out what to do after Cambridge, alongside an intensive Masters course. We know that you are short of time. Our approach is to try and save you time and maximise your

8 Oct 2020: sector_environment_0.png Where to start Being interested in a career in the environment sector opens up many possibilities. It is an incredibly diverse sector which makes it exciting but also a little daunting if you do not know quite what you

17 Nov 2020: sector_psychology_0.png Where to start There are a range of roles in the psychological professions, all delivering support for patients in different ways and with different entry and training routes. Some will require a British Psychological

8 Oct 2020: degree_law_0.png Where to start For a comprehensive description of the role of a solicitor, as well as a broad career framework, see Prospects and the Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law. To start to identify law firms which may be of interest

8 Oct 2020: Eligibility criteria often focus BAME groups, people with disability, or those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. ... Creative Access – paid internships in the creative industries for those from BAME or lower socio-economic backgrounds.

10 Nov 2020: exploreopts_timeout_0.png Many people choose to take a gap year after graduating and the reasons for doing so are varied: Didn’t take a gap year pre-Uni and just want to travel before getting a job Need more work experience to decide whether a

8 Oct 2020: Practice the psychometric tests available through our Resources section in order to prepare for this key part of the recruitment process.

11 Nov 2020: apply_negotiation_0.png Inconvenient interview time? An offer you don't want to accept at this stage? Being pressed by an employer for an early decision? Waiting to hear about other jobs? Wanting to keep open the option of postgraduate study?

8 Oct 2020: sector_acadstem_0.png Where to start To work as a scientist in academia, you need to have a PhD. If you are an undergraduate or Master’s student, more information about postgraduate study is available via the Further Study pages.

8 Oct 2020: sector_engineering_0.png Where to start Engineering is an incredibly diverse sector. Specialty areas include automotive, engineering consultancy, defence, aerospace, life sciences, power, energy, manufacturing, civil and structural, software, and

8 Oct 2020: sector_gradmed_0.png Where to start Medicine is an intellectually stimulating and varied career path. Many make the decision to explore a medical career after their first degree, or even after a period in the workplace. The common motivation for a

8 Oct 2020: sector_it_0.png Where to start IT is a sector in which the demand for talent far outstrips supply. Demand will continue to grow strongly, so if you have the right skills—or want to acquire them—then this area offers many opportunities. The