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What can I do with a sociology degree?
Sociology graduates have a range of skills that are in demand, including communication and information gathering and analysis – but they need to know how to sell their strengths to employers.
What can I do with an English degree?
English students have a lot to offer prospective employers, including well-developed communication skills, the ability to work independently, flexibility and adaptability.
What else can I do with an architecture degree?
Architecture students have problem solving, technical and project management skills that will enable them to succeed in property, construction and a range of other careers.
What else can I do with a medicine or nursing degree?
Medicine and nursing degrees involve many of the same transferable skills and give graduates specialist knowledge that can be an advantage in other careers.
What can I do with a psychology degree?
Psychology graduates who want to practise as psychologists will need to go on to further study. However, they also have plenty of other career options.
What can I do with a philosophy degree?
Philosophy graduates are naturally suited to careers in research or politics. They may also seek jobs in charity work or publishing, or decide to train as lawyers.
'Why do you think you are suitable for this job?' Part 1: prepare and apply
Graduate candidates for IT jobs can expect to be asked ‘Why are you suitable for this job?’. Whatever vacancy you’re going for – software developer, tester, consultant, IT support – here’s how to prepare and what to write in your online application. In part 2 we’ll address what to say at interview.
What can I do with a politics degree?
You might be interested in a career in central or local government, the Civil Service or charity work after finishing your politics degree, but there are also plenty of other careers open to you, including law and business.
What else can I do with a law degree?
If you’re a law student or graduate and you’re having second thoughts about whether you want to work as a solicitor or barrister there are plenty of career paths open to you.
How to get an Osborne Clarke training contract: tips from the graduate recruiter
Zoe Reid, the graduate recruitment manager at Osborne Clarke, gives her advice on how to gain a training contract offer, answering our questions on whether you need to have done a vacation scheme, how to show you really want the job and more.
Different career choices for property graduates
Even if you don’t want to work as a surveyor, there are many graduate jobs in which your property-related degree will be valued.
Five minutes with... Samantha Hope, graduate recruitment manager at Shoosmiths
Samantha studied law at De Montfort University, including a year out working in HR in the medical industry. Combining her experiences, she is now the graduate recruitment manager at national law firm Shoosmiths.
