{"id":2121,"date":"2018-05-22T13:49:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T13:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.credibble.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2121"},"modified":"2022-08-22T13:50:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T13:50:05","slug":"what-to-do-after-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsure What To Do After University? Don&#8217;t Panic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most people have no idea what to do after university, and even if they think they do, they may find that things don\u2019t go the way they had mapped out. It takes a long time to figure out what career path you want to follow, so don\u2019t feel pressured to make this decision a priority on top of all the stress of university. You might want to take some time out after finishing to think about what happens next, or even just to enjoy yourself. Let&#8217;s face it, you probably deserve it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not ready to dive into a job straight away, here are some ideas of what you could do instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Go_travelling\" >Go travelling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Do_a_masters_degree\" >Do a master\u2019s degree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Still_not_sure_what_to_do_after_university_Stay_productive\" >Still not sure what to do after university? Stay productive&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Picking_a_career_path\" >Picking a career path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Talk_to_people\" >Talk to people!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Work_experience\" >Work experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Good_luck\" >Good luck!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/life-events\/what-to-do-after-university\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_travelling\"><\/span><strong>Go travelling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to see the world. Once you get the career ball rolling, you may not get the chance to take a long break for travelling. Plus, once you start a family, you\u2019ll probably have to wait until your own children go to uni before jet-setting off! I\u2019ve had several older people tell me how much they wish they\u2019d used the time after university to go exploring. If you have the itch to travel, now\u2019s the time to scratch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t have the funds to jet off? No problem, you can support yourself as you go. Some ways of making money abroad are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasonworkers.com\/skijobs\/ski-job-categories\/chalet-rep-jobs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a chalet girl\/boy.<\/a><\/span> You don\u2019t get paid much, but with free food, accommodation, and most importantly, skiing, you won\u2019t need much else!<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwoof.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Wwoofing<\/a><\/span>. (\u2018world wide opportunities on organic farms\u2019). With around 100 countries to visit, wwoofing opens up a lot of travel opportunities. Unfortunately, you only get paid in food and accommodation, so you may need a bit of cash saved up already.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingabroadmagazine.com\/jobs-abroad\/mix-it-up-work-a-bartending-job-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try bar work.<\/a><\/span> This is convenient for culture-vultures as it frees up the day for sight-seeing. Start out at home to save up money and build up the experience which will make you an asset in any bar around the world.<\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachaway.com\/teach-english-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teach English abroad.<\/a><\/span> This is something that requires a bit more commitment, as you\u2019ll likely need to get a TEFL certificate first. But it\u2019s a valuable certificate to have on your CV long-term, as it demonstrates key skills of communication and organisation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_a_masters_degree\"><\/span><strong>Do a master\u2019s degree<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not done with being a student? Or do you want to redirect your studies towards a course more directly related to your career?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, a masters might be a good option for you. With student loans of up to \u00a310,609 now available for masters degrees, further study could be an affordable investment for your future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_not_sure_what_to_do_after_university_Stay_productive\"><\/span><strong>Still not sure what to do after university? Stay productive&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It might feel like time is slipping by while you\u2019re wavering about what to do after university ends. But you can use this time productively by brushing up on skills that make you more employable. Let\u2019s face it, your undergraduate degree does not prepare you for essential life skills like using Microsoft Office, sending professional emails, and participating in meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking internet courses can be a good way to master complex programmes like Excel, which are useful skills for a wide range of careers. Check out <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udemy<\/a><\/u>, an online platform offering comprehensive internet courses that you can complete at your leisure. If you see one you like the look of but it\u2019s out of your price range, there\u2019s no need to break the bank. Keep checking back each week, as Udemy frequently offers 90% discounts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepping your CV is another valuable step to take while you\u2019re working things out. Try to word your CV in terms of achievements rather than responsibilities. Don\u2019t make come across as too passive \u2013 this is a chance for you to show your stuff. Formatting is important, but don\u2019t make colour too central a part of it, as it might be printed in black and white!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are loads of CV-checkers online, which get back to you in a few days with some helpful suggestions. You have to pay if you want a full analysis, but the initial check is usually 100% free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picking_a_career_path\"><\/span><strong>Picking a career path<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a vast range of jobs out there, and most people don\u2019t have the first idea of what each of them actually involves. The more you know about what goes on behind closed doors, the easier it is to pick which doors you want to open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a couple of suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_to_people\"><\/span>Talk to people!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What I personally found helpful was talking to friends about what their parents do, then arranging a phone call with the parents to find out about what a career in that industry involves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds daunting, but most parents will be nothing but helpful towards anyone who their children like! This can also be good practice for talking to other adults in a professional capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_experience\"><\/span>Work experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Work experience can be a great chance to try out different things, so that you can test a few possibilities of what to do after university. Plus, it&#8217;s helpful for padding out your CV with new skills, even if you decide not to go down any of the avenues you try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as applying for advertised work experience programs, don\u2019t be afraid to take the initiative to cold-email people you\u2019d be interested in working with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your email with something like \u2018I hope you don\u2019t mind my emailing you out of the blue like this, but I see that you are in X role for X company, and I would love the opportunity to gain work experience with you\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cheeky trick is to title your email \u2018Potential Opportunity\u2019. This makes the recipient far more likely to click than if it\u2019s just called \u2018Request for Work Experience\u2019. &nbsp;Cold-emailing shows drive and often means you can avoid the competition of an advertised position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_luck\"><\/span><strong>Good luck!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these tips make you feel a bit more relaxed about life after uni. The transition from uni to \u2018real life\u2019 is one of the most stressful times <em>ever <\/em>for most people. So be patient with yourself, and don\u2019t expect to sort everything out straight away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Last updated by Robert Edwards, May 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Most people have no idea what to do after university, and even if they think they do, they&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":3179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[298,297],"tags":[359,361,357,358,363,362,360,372,356],"class_list":{"0":"post-2121","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-life-events","8":"category-university","9":"tag-final-year","10":"tag-first-job","11":"tag-graduating","12":"tag-graduation","13":"tag-jobs","14":"tag-living-abroad","15":"tag-post-uni","16":"tag-stability","17":"tag-university"},"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/baim-hanif-89800-unsplash.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Christina Fleischer","author_link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/author\/christina\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What To Do After University? 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