{"id":2222,"date":"2021-06-07T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=2222"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:15:07","slug":"checklist-for-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2021\/06\/07\/checklist-for-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/crystal-ball.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2224\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/crystal-ball-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/crystal-ball-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/crystal-ball-316x215.jpg 316w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/crystal-ball.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hello to all the students who are about to Graduate in 2021. \u00a0Your final year at the University of Bath has been full of challenges, but your perseverance and determination during this pandemic has led you to this wonderful time \u2013 graduation!<\/p>\n<p>We are here to support you, whatever your next step is. So, what can you do to make the transition from student to graduate\u00a0 smoother? Here is our careers check list for graduates<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get free careers advice!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Completing students have life-time access to the Careers Service. This includes appointments with Careers Advisers and access to careers information, resources and graduate vacancy listings in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/s\/myfuture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyFuture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you've underused your careers service throughout your degree, now's the time to make up for it!<\/p>\n<p>We can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/s\/myfuture\/infoPages\/detail\/146\/book-appointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>review your CV<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>for you and make sure it's all up to scratch, offer a practice interview if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/careers-service-appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>your interview skills<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>are a bit rusty.<\/p>\n<p>If you don't already have a\u00a0graduate scheme\u00a0or job lined up, coming along for an <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/students\/faqs\/detail\/17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appointment<\/a> can help you feel more confident about your future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Check out the opportunities available to you<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet secured a job or enrolled for further studies, we recommend you start your graduate job or internship search on <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/s\/myfuture\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyFuture<\/a>. All opportunities on MyFuture are processed by the Careers Service. We check for accuracy and make sure all vacancies are suitable<\/p>\n<p>MyFuture advertises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduate jobs - including jobs for PhD graduates<\/li>\n<li>Further study opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Graduate internships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to also subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our blog<\/a>, we post regular updates on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2021\/04\/01\/april-update-how-is-the-labour-market-doing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduate labour market<\/a> along with advice on all things careers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Make sure your details are up-to-date<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>An updated and fully completed CV will not only show recruiters you\u2019re proactive, it\u2019ll also represent your most current and relevant skills accurately.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for updating your social media profiles. You might be surprised at how many employers check candidates\u2019 online presence before hiring, so use yours to your advantage. Have a look at our resources on <a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/s\/myfuture\/videos\/detail\/133\/online-networking-through-bath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">using Bath Connection and LinkedIn to expand your network and build your career<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Coping with change<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After three or more years of study, adjusting to life outside university can be tough.<\/p>\n<p>Before you graduate make good use of the all the resources and support available to you whilst you are still a registered student to help you prepare for the transition. In her recent blog post, Careers Adviser Melanie Wortham gives advice about <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2021\/05\/12\/managing-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing-through-the-graduate-recruitment-process-and-beyond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">managing your mental health and wellbeing through the graduate recruitment process and beyond\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can continue to use Student Services\u2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/be-well-talk-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Well - Talk Now<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/welfare-and-wellbeing-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellbeing Service<\/a>\u00a0until the end of August. The Office for Students also provides a list of useful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.officeforstudents.org.uk\/for-students\/student-outcomes-and-employability\/graduate-employment-and-skills-guide\/wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">'Look after yourself'<\/a>\u00a0wellbeing links.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Staying in touch with Bath<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember, your connection with the University of Bath doesn\u2019t end when you complete your studies.<\/p>\n<p>This week we\u2019re offering a dedicated programme of support for the Class of 2021 to help with your next steps after completing your studies. The programme is open to all completing students. Simply\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unihub.bath.ac.uk\/students\/infopages\/detail\/165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register here<\/a>\u00a0to opt into our weekly emails and to view the Stay Connected programme of events.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also join a global network of over 125,000 alumni. Through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/bath-connection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bath Connection<\/a>, the University\u2019s e-networking programme, you can seek advice, guidance and support from Bath alumni working in a range of industries around the world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/believe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2225\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/believe-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/believe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/believe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/believe-215x215.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/82\/2021\/05\/believe.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Good luck and remember, graduates have life-time access to the Careers Service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Hello to all the students who are about to Graduate in 2021. \u00a0Your final year at the University of Bath has been full of challenges, but your perseverance and determination during this pandemic has led you to this wonderful...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1382,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[748],"tags":[4,367,165],"class_list":["post-2222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-archive","tag-advice","tag-careers-checklist","tag-graduate-job-search"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1382"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2222\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}