Exploring career options

Getting started

Start by exploring our career options guides to gain a clear understanding of the steps involved in discovering your interests and choosing a career path.

Attend our workshop, Get clear on your career to understand what roles might suit you best.

You can also explore career paths related to your course and reflect on the skills your university experience has given you.

Research employers and sectors

Use these resources and tools to build on your ideas by learning more about specific sectors and organisations:

• Researching sectors and employers guide
• Sector guides 
• Search for organisations and book events with employers using mycareer
• Prospects job profiles  

Grow your network

Build professional connections to gain insights, make great impressions, and access the 'hidden' job market.

Start with our networking and LinkedIn resources.

Watch our playlist of short videos to find out how Bristol alumni launched their careers and learn from their top tips.

Test out your ideas  

Carry out work experience to see if a career path is the right fit for you.

If you’re considering starting your own business, take advantage of the resources, events, and programmes offered by our specialist Basecamp Enterprise Team.