{"id":1923,"date":"2020-09-23T15:19:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T14:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=1923"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:16:19","slug":"welcome-to-your-careers-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2020\/09\/23\/welcome-to-your-careers-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to your Careers Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a new or returning student, studying remotely or back in Bath \u2013 we are so excited to welcome you\u00a0\u2013\u00a0or welcome you\u00a0back. Over the summer we have been busy working\u00a0on the best ways we can support you over the coming year. Read on to find out more about how you can make the most of our services.<\/p>\n<h2>Keeping up to date<\/h2>\n<p>The way we operate will look a little bit different this year. Our base in the Virgil Building will only be open to students coming for\u00a0a limited number of\u00a0booked appointments and our events will be happening remotely. As the Semester progresses, things may change so keep up to date with our Update page.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/careers-service-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to Careers Service update<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How we can help<\/h2>\n<p>Despite these changes \u2013 we are still here to help!\u00a0Whatever\u00a0you want to do in the future \u2013 whether your career path is clear or not \u2013 your Careers Service is here to support you. We can advise you on opportunities you have right now, help you develop skills and if you are not sure what you want to do, we can help clarify your career thinking. Our focus is singular - we want to empower you to pursue careers that are fulfilling and to make a living doing what you love.<\/p>\n<p>We have adapted our service to ensure flexibility and access when you need it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Online<\/b>\u202f\u2013 meet with our expert Careers and Application Advisers, attend employer led events and participate in sector specific sessions to engage with Bath alumni.<\/li>\n<li><b>On-demand<\/b>\u202f\u2013 engage with your future on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/services\/myfuture\/\">MyFuture<\/a>\u00a0when it suits you. You have access to resources on demand to help you learn about different careers, access event recordings and a wealth of resources on making successful applications. Read our blog for more handy tips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>In-person<\/b>\u202f\u2013\u00a0We are currently able to offer a limited number of\u00a0face\u00a0to face appointments. As the Semester\u00a0progresses\u00a0we hope to be able to offer more of our services in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Find your future on\u00a0MyFuture<\/h2>\n<p>MyFuture\u00a0is your one-stop-shop for all\u00a0things\u00a0careers!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can access our vacancy board to search for internships and graduate-level opportunities from employers directly targeting Bath students and graduates.<\/li>\n<li>View our events calendar and book your place at our\u00a0careers\u00a0fairs, employer presentations, seminars, skills workshops and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Book one-to-one appointments for careers and application advice<\/li>\n<li>Access online resources curated to support you at all stages of your career thinking: from figuring out what to do next to developing your skills or getting to grips with the recruitment process or exploring self-employment. With online workshops, videos and interactive activities, we\u2019ll help you identify what you want from a future career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can log in using your University username and password.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/services\/myfuture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access\u00a0MyFuture<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Careers support to meet your needs<\/h2>\n<p>Career planning is a\u00a0journey\u00a0and we understand that your needs will change as you progress.\u00a0New for this year, we are categorising\u00a0our information, resources and events across three key themes. Look out for these categories to find curated information and resources. As a Bath student or graduate, wherever you are in your career thinking we can help.<\/p>\n<h3>#CareerEssentials\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2020\/09\/01-Career-Essentials.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1925 size-thumbnail alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2020\/09\/01-Career-Essentials-150x150.png\" alt=\"Logo which says #CareerEssentials with a logo to represent this category\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Career Essentials is all about the application and selection process. We want to make sure that you have the practical skills to help you be successful. It covers things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding the job market<\/li>\n<li>Applications, CVs and cover letters<\/li>\n<li>Interviews<\/li>\n<li>Psychometric tests<\/li>\n<li>Assessment centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our programme of talks, practical workshops and curated resources will help you navigate all aspects of the application and selection process.<\/p>\n<h3>#CareerDiscovery<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2020\/09\/02-Career-Discovery.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1926 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2020\/09\/02-Career-Discovery-150x150.png\" alt=\"Logo which says #CareerDiscovery with a logo to represent this category\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Career Discovery focuses on exploring your options. Learn about key industries and emerging trends. Meet and network with leading employers and discover your dream job or further study opportunity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employer events and fairs<\/li>\n<li>Graduate destination information<\/li>\n<li>Postgraduate study<\/li>\n<li>Explore working for yourself<\/li>\n<li>Vacancies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>#CareerFulfilment<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2020\/09\/03-Career-Fulfilment.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1927 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2020\/09\/03-Career-Fulfilment-150x150.png\" alt=\"Logo which says #CareerFulfilment with a logo to represent this category\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Career Fulfilment aims to give you the tools you need to be successful and fulfilled in your career. Explore your strengths and values, learn how to maintain your wellbeing and learn life-long career management skills. Your career path may be something that takes up a large part of your life. It's important that you have the skills to navigate the ups and downs of your career journey.<\/p>\n<p>Includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to choose a career<\/li>\n<li>Wellbeing at work<\/li>\n<li>Diversity: LGBTQ+, disability, gender and more<\/li>\n<li>Discover your strengths, personality and values<\/li>\n<li>Learn to network<\/li>\n<li>Develop \u2018future skills\u2019: emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, networking and personal branding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Further information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/announcements\/careers-service-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay up to date with the latest service information on our Careers Service update page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/careers-service-appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about appointments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/students\/faqs\/detail\/17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read our FAQs (you\u2019ll need to log into\u00a0MyFuture\u00a0to view)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow us on social media<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/bathunicareers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/careersatbath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uniofbathcareers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are a new or returning student, studying remotely or back in Bath \u2013 we are so excited to welcome you\u00a0\u2013\u00a0or welcome you\u00a0back. 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