You can still make the most of the Careers Service during vacations, no matter where you are! Here’s how…
Get to know yourself
Use our handy webpages to have a think about the skills you have developed from your subject, or even any extra-curriculars you have taken part in.
Explore sectors and vacancies
If you have a few ideas about what you might like to do after university but can’t quite pinpoint a definite answer, use this time to explore your options. We offer an A-Z list of career sectors and current employment opportunities, so have a look through and filter out the things you are not interested in, the things you would be interested in exploring, and the things that excite you the most.
Stay connected
The best way to find out about future events (and to scroll productively) is to connect with the Careers Service on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and even LinkedIn. You can also subscribe to receive sector-specific emails via CamCareers.
Access advice and network from home
If you have a clear idea of the next chapter, but are concerned about how you’re going to get there, now is a great time to access useful services from home, such as the Careers Service’s CVs & Applications Book. You can also access GradLink to connect with alumni who are currently working in your chosen field. These are valuable ways to feel in control and well-informed about your next steps.
Listen to careers recordings
Recordings of previous careers talks are also available on the website, so there’s no need to feel as though you have missed out on previous events or information from the past term!
Research a gap year
A lot of people will also be using this time to decide whether looking for immediate employment is right for them. The Careers Service can also provide information on planning your year ahead on this route. Consider what you would like to get out of a gap year. You might find that talking to people around you at home will inspire you, too.
Speak with a careers adviser
You can book an appointment to speak to a careers adviser via phone or Skype during the vacation, or indeed once you return to Cambridge.
Considering further study?
We can help you think this through, and weigh up how it may help you towards specific career goals. Learn more on our website.