Graduate career readiness: Develop

Wondering if it's time to move on up or move on out?

• Fill in a reflection log to help you reflect on how your career is progressing and if there are any new opportunities you might want to consider, or ways to undertake further development within your current activity.
• Complete our self-development self-assessment tool to discover if now is the right time for you to consider further study or professional development.

Other resources which might help include:

• Wheel of Life - using a coaching wheel to identify areas of your life
• The BIG Questions - thinking about what life and work mean to you
• Past, Present and Future - reflective writing to consider where you are now and where you might go next
• Cartesian Logic - considering what will happen if you do or don't do something

Book a confidential Careers guidance appointment with our Careers Consultants to discuss any career development questions you might have.

How to be productive and professional

To be good at your job you’ll want to be learning new skills, adding value and getting things done. You’ll also want to do a job that you enjoy and you find satisfying. Here are some resources that will help be a productive and positive professional.

• Use sites like the Skills Toolkit, Openlearn and Coursera to build knowledge in different areas via free bite-sized courses and micro-credentials
• Listen to the Learning - reflecting on what experiences teach us and the skills you develop through them.
• LinkedIn Guide - how to use LinkedIn to position yourself for success, find out information and opportunities.
• Scaled-Up Plans - like SMART goals but better!
• Eyes on the Prize - how to focus your efforts to achieve your goals.
• Make Your Own Luck - how to make your own luck by getting involved and going for it.

Bumps in the road

Professional challenges and difficulties are unavoidable. Though they can be tough, they’re also valuable developmental opportunities. This resource will help you weather the storm and come out the other side stronger and wiser:

• Imposter Issues - positively managing feelings about being a fraud / not fitting in.
• Managing Mistakes - how to move on constructively when things haven't gone to plan.
• Hands Over Heart - finding the compassionate words we need to hear when things are tough.
• Power-ups - simple steps to feel more positive about each day.