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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

10 Nov 2020: You are more likely to be successful if you combine a variety of different approaches in your job search, i.e. do not simply rely on online job boards, but combine this with other approaches such as making speculative applications, networking, and

9 Oct 2020: exploreopts_furtherstudy_0.png Around a third of Cambridge undergraduates embark on postgraduate courses or further study, including taught masters’ degrees, vocational training in Law or Teaching, and PhDs. If you’re thinking about

8 Oct 2020: sector_scihandsoff_0.png Where to start Explore how alumni are using their scientific knowledge in the Hands Off Science category on our blog and and check out our Hands Off Science playlist for more inspiration. Are you keen to use your scientific

20 Aug 2020: Client Enquiries and Information staff Our friendly information staff are always on hand to answer your questions, signpost to our resources and appointments with careers consultants, or help you to find what you are looking for at the Careers

20 Aug 2020: about_the_careers_service_0.jpg Who we are The University of Cambridge Careers Service helps you to prepare for your future. Whether you are an undergrad, masters student, PhD student, or a postdoc, our experienced and impartial team is here to

11 Feb 2020: Celeste Damiani Mathematics postdoc from the University of Leeds. Georges-Philippe Gadoury-Sansfaçon Mathematics and Psychology double honours undergraduate student from Bishop's University. ... Leonie Neuhäuser Mathematics graduate student in

1 Sep 2020: who_alumni_0.jpg As a Cambridge graduate, you can continue to use the Careers Service to help you build your career.

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_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

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: sector_datascience_0.png Where to start Data science is about making use of statistical data to predict behaviours and extract insights about the real world. Data scientists apply their quantitative skills to analyse the unprecedented amounts of

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

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.

20 Nov 2020: photo_of_postdocs_1_male_1_female.png About 20% of Cambridge postdocs who use the Careers Service go on to work in industry. Industry research is increasingly a credible alternative for scientists seeking hands-on research. Some advantages compared

21 Aug 2020: Both lead academics will be supported by a host of other Cambridge researchers from a variety of departments, including POLIS, Psychology, Economics, and the Institute for Manufacturing.

29 Sep 2020: career_essentials_0.png The aim of the Career Essentials programme is to aid our clients to: utilise core career planning strategies; understand the labour market; define and practice recruitment processes to achieve progression. We advise our

12 Oct 2020: 1967-72 Experimental Psychology, Senior Assistant in Research in (Assistant Director of Research, 1972). ... 1972-81 Experimental Psychology, Assistant Director of Research in (Reader in Physiological Psychology, 1981).

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: ideas_clearidea_0.png So, you've thought about your career options and now have a clear idea about what you want to do! But however clear everything is in your mind, like everyone else at Cambridge, you’ve never got enough time to get out there