Researching Careers with Graduate Futures

If you are a recent graduate without a clear idea of your career path, the maze of possibilities can seem daunting. However, the Graduate Futures team are armed with resources to help you navigate this journey. One of these, the Careers Online website, offers a wealth of information and guidance tailored to your needs as a recent graduate.

Exploring Career Sectors:
Knowledge of different sectors is crucial for making informed career decisions. Careers Online can help you develop this knowledge with access to industry reports and industry insights that provide valuable data on business sectors. From annual turnover and market structure to current trends and top companies, these reports offer a comprehensive overview of the main industries/sectors in the UK.

Job Titles Research:
It's essential to have a clear understanding of the roles you're interested in pursuing and how it matches your skills and experience. Careers Online offers extensive resources for researching job titles, including links to sources of detailed job profiles with responsibilities, salary information, and required skills. Whatever career you’re considering, you’ll find invaluable insights to guide your decision-making.

Employer Research:
Knowing which employers are available to you is key to narrowing down your job search. Careers Online provides guidance on researching employers, offering tips and tools to explore national, regional, and local opportunities.

Researching your preferences
Understanding how your skills, interests, and preferences align with available careers is essential for finding a fulfilling professional path. Careers Online offers career planning tools to help you uncover your motivations and preferences and discover how employable you are.

As a recent graduate you can access these resources for up to five years after you leave Northumbria. If you didn’t update your account before you left you’ll need to register again. For more information about how Graduate Futures can support you see the Graduate Support web pages.