USW Careers Service

EXPLORE YOUR CAREER

The Careers Service at the University of South Wales can help you research your options, get informed, get experience, build your confidence and get motivated.

Careers
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Whether you’ve got a definite goal in mind or haven’t looked past today, it makes sense to get to grips with the options and possibilities that lay ahead.

Having clarity on what is required will ensure that you have a clear path of progression to your dream career.

Even if you’re not sure what comes next, taking the opportunity to research, get experience and build skills will provide you with a real edge when applying and interviewing.

GO FURTHER WITH ‘MY CAREER’ TO HELP YOU PLAN OUT YOUR NEXT STEP

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Exploring
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Planning
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Applying
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Developing

Find out about you

Get a deeper understanding of you, your strengths (and weaknesses!), your skills and personality.

Take 5 minutes to get the lowdown on your personality type with the BUZZ test

Spend more time exploring with 16 personalities

Uncover your creative offer with Creative types

Go further with personality insight tests via MyCareer

Start building your personal brand

Consider and reflect upon how you come across and how you are perceived, based upon your Values, your Interests, your Personality and your Skills (VIPS)

Let your brand showcase you in a positive and professional way. For advice on how to build and showcase search ‘Personal Brand’ via MyCareer

*AI prompt - I want to build a strong personal brand as a [designer/creative professional/etc.]. Can you help me define my unique value, identify my target audience, suggest ways to present myself online (portfolio, LinkedIn, social media), and provide a step-by-step plan for growing my visibility and credibility in my field?

Recognise, understand and develop your skills

Take time to understand the skills that you have and where and how they are developed.

Understand the Skills that all Graduates Need

Undertake a Skills Module via MyCareer

If you’re looking for ideas for careers, want to know how your skills relate to certain roles or whether your personality would be a good fit, then consider … 

Interested to find out more about typical careers that can lead from your degree or what sectors your degree’s graduates gravitate towards?

Keen to explore what roles exist, what they expect of you, and who might employ you?

  • Get a detailed insight into the skills required, the responsibilities of the role, your potential salary and how to get there via an extensive range of Job Profiles.
  • Explore a range of curated links related to your degree area via ‘Subject Links’.
  • Go to Jobs and Vacancies

Building your network can help you to understand your sector, make professional connections and showcase your offer to the right people.

*AI prompt - I want to grow my professional network, especially in the [……] field. Can you give me practical strategies for networking both online and in-person, suggest what platforms or events to focus on, and help me craft outreach messages to connect with other professionals, mentors, or potential collaborators?

Getting experience is the best way to understand whether a specific role / sector is right for you as well as providing the practical evidence that employers seek.

Considering Postgraduate Study?

Postgraduate study may be required for some roles or you may wish to take your studies further to diversify, change direction, undertake research or just for the love of your subject.

*AI prompt: Can you help me find suitable UK based postgraduate courses based on my academic background and interests, suggest top universities, explain the application process (including deadlines, personal statements, and references), and provide advice on funding options and student visas if needed?

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Prefer to work for yourself or start a business?

For certain sectors, freelance work is typical. Gain the support you need to understand freelancing, working for yourself and setting up a business.

Access support from Student Enterprise.

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