{"id":2287,"date":"2021-09-28T09:22:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T08:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:14:57","slug":"checklist-for-final-years-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/careers\/2021\/09\/28\/checklist-for-final-years-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Final Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hello to all final year students. It\u2019s great to see students back on campus and we hope you\u2019re feeling happy to be back and looking forward to your last year of study. We\u2019ve been enjoying seeing some of you in person at the Careers Service and we are here to support you in your final year, whatever your 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? Below 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\u00a0Get Started \u2013 Search for Work<\/a>\u00a0guide.<\/li>\n
  2. If you have a particular company you\u2019d like to work for<\/strong>, make sure to check out their websites for vacancies and closing dates.<\/li>\n
  3. Are you thinking\u00a0further study<\/strong>\u00a0is 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\u00a0Get Started \u2013 Further Study<\/a>\u00a0guide for everything you need to think about with regards to further study.<\/li>\n
  4. Get ahead in the application process by attending\u00a0employer recruitment events,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0we also have our amazing\u00a0careers fairs<\/strong>\u00a0in the third week of October, so look out for that on MyFuture<\/a>! Find out about different employers, different sectors and job roles and ask those employers your important questions.<\/li>\n
  5. Make sure you\u2019re feeling confident about writing good applications and interview preparation <\/strong>by attending one of our many webinars<\/a>, covering all aspects of the recruitment process.<\/li>\n
  6. Get involved!<\/strong>\u00a0It is still not too late to get involved in\u00a0societies<\/strong><\/a>, volunteering<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\/or get\u00a0part-time jobs through SU.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0See what events societies are doing and see if anything interests you and check out local and\/or remote volunteering or job opportunities.<\/li>\n
  7. Find yourself an\u00a0alumni mentor<\/strong>\u00a0or network with alumni through our wonderful alumni networking tool \u2013\u00a0\u00a0Bath Connection<\/a>\u00a0and learn more about tips and tricks about\u00a0online networking through Bath Connection and LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0here. Not sure how to start the conversation?\u00a0Read some tips here.<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Are you\u00a0unsure of what you want to do nex<\/strong>t and therefore don\u2019t know what to apply for?\u00a0Check out our step-by-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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