Career planning

The career decision making model: Explore, Decide, Prepare, Apply and Develop

Explore your options

Find resources to help you explore your career options, discover the types of opportunities that are available and see what recruiters are looking for.

Careers and Employability Timelines

The career timeline for each year group provides a useful checklist of actions that you can undertake at each stage of your academic journey to help you to prepare for your future career.

There are some key deadlines in each year of study when applying for different opportunities.It takes time to gain experience, prepare for recruitment processes and explore your career options, the sooner you start, the more career ready you’ll be by the time you enter your final year.

We have also included a list of activities / resources and services that we advise you to engage with throughout each academic year to support you on your journey.

First year career timeline

Looking at what steps you should be taking to improve your employability during first year? Look no further!

Second year career timeline

In second year and thinking about your next steps? Find our guide below.

Placement year career timeline

Wondering what steps to take to improve your employability during placement year? Take a look at our timeline!

Final year career timeline

Thinking about life after graduation? Find our guide on steps to take during final year.