{"id":1937,"date":"2020-09-28T11:02:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T10:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=1937"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:16:19","slug":"checklist-for-final-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2020\/09\/28\/checklist-for-final-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for final years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hello all final year students. It is a strange time we are all in, and we in the Career Service hope you are all doing well this first week back. We are here to support you in your final year, whatever you next step is. So, what can you do to improve your chances of landing a great graduate job or picking an interesting further study course? Here is our careers check list for finalists.<\/p>\n

This was originally posted last year, but is still valid now, with updated links and resources.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. If you are interested in applying for\u00a0graduate schemes<\/strong>, I am afraid you have no choice but to start researching and applying now. Many graduate schemes are open and deadlines are closing soon. Most schemes have deadlines in October or November. Check\u00a0MyFuture<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for both commercial and non-commercial schemes, or look at external sites such as Gradcracker or TargetJobs. Unsure how to get started or not sure what a graduate scheme is or if it is for you? Have a look at our Get Started \u2013 Search for Work<\/a><\/strong> guide.<\/li>\n
  2. Are you thinking further study<\/strong> is the right step for you? This is a good time to research different universities and further study programmes as their application process and deadlines might differ. It is also a good time to reflect on whether postgraduate study is the right step in your career. Have a look at our Get Started \u2013 Further Study<\/a><\/strong> guide for everything you need to think about with regards to further study.<\/li>\n
  3. Get ahead in the application process by attending\u00a0employer recruitment events,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0we have our amazing\u00a0careers fair<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in just a couple of weeks! Find out about different employers, different sectors and job roles and ask those employers your important questions.<\/li>\n
  4. Get involved!<\/strong>\u00a0It is still not too late to get involved in\u00a0societies<\/strong><\/a>, volunteering<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\/or get involved\u00a0part-time jobs through SU.<\/strong><\/a> See what events societies are doing virtually and see if anything interests you and check out local and\/or remote volunteering or job opportunities.<\/li>\n
  5. Find yourself an\u00a0alumni mentor<\/strong>\u00a0or network with alumni through our wonderful alumni networking tool \u2013\u00a0 Bath Connection<\/a> and learn more about tips and tricks about online networking through Bath Connection and LinkedIn<\/a> here. Not sure how to start the conversation? Read some tips here.<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Are you unsure of what you want to do nex<\/strong>t and therefore don\u2019t know what to apply for?\u00a0Check our step to step guide here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Take advantage of the range of resources such as\u00a0find your future online course, online guidance tools, job profiles and much much more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Explore, be curious and be inspired<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    We hope your final year will be a good one and remember, we will support you as much as we can taking that next step. So keep an eye out for blogs, emails and news from us throughout the year to support you in your final year.<\/p>\n

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