For career success act early

Make the most of your first year

There are oodles of opportunities to learn new things and gain skills during your first year. While finals are a long way away, getting stuck into uni life and all the opportunities it presents will benefit you when you graduate.

The graduate careers that start now

If you want to be a high-flier, or simply have an interest in a specific career route, bear in mind that there are some graduate careers you need to start thinking about early: get started now to put yourself on track for success in sectors like banking, law and journalism.

The top 10 skills that'll get you a job when you graduate

With so many graduates now on the market, employers will look for evidence of skills and work experience which will make you stand out from the crowd. Start gathering them now, so you are ready to impress recruiters.

Work experience: it's all good, so get it early

The years you have at university are the perfect time to get some work experience. Whether it's with a multinational company or behind the bar, work experience is your chance to earn some money and impress graduate recruiters at the same time.

Actions for penultimate-year students

Your final year will be busy, so take some pressure off yourself and get a head start by considering your career options, exploring work experience opportunities and adding to your employability skills now.

Timetable for first year students. Your first steps to a future career Action point for penultimate-year students: make valuable contacts Which careers match your degree? Discover your job potential with our Career Selector

Where to begin your job hunt for further inspiration about choosing a career.

Or if you want a job in another country go to Working in Europe.