Discover – What can I do with my degree?
You could begin by researching career areas which are directly related to your degree, such as psychological wellbeing practitioner, counsellor, or education mental health practitioner. There are a large variety of positions in professions related to wellbeing, and new roles are being created regularly in this expanding sector. If you want to move away from this type of work, you could also explore careers that don’t relate so directly to your degree, using the experience and transferrable skills that you have developed. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree subject?
Develop – Developing skills and experience
If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement, which will look fantastic on your CV and increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.
Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study
When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.
Job websites
JobsGoPublic Greater Jobs NHS Jobs BACP Guardian Jobs Community Care Jobs CharityJob Childcare Jobs LocalGovJobsNHS and other psychological professions
NHS Careers Career map for the Psychological Professions Health Careers Mental health and wellbeing practitioner | Health Careers Mental health nurse job profile | Prospects Psychological wellbeing practitioner job profile Education mental health practitioner job profile Children’s wellbeing practitioner job profile Youth intensive psychological practitioner job profileSocial Care
Social care job profiles How to become a social worker | ProspectsPsychotherapy and counselling
Psychotherapy.org NCS – National counselling and psychotherapy society How to become a counsellor Psychotherapist job profile Becoming a psychotherapist – National Careers Service UKAHPP – UK Association of humanistic psychology practitionersWorking with children
Working with children | Prospects Getting into teacher training AGCAS – Education AlternativesGraduate schemes
Frontline – Social Work Think Ahead – Mental Health Social Work LGA National Graduate Development Programme Police Now Charity Works Worthwhile – Charity and Social Enterprise Unlocked Teach First NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (PQiP) National Probation ServiceComplete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal.
Online learning pathway – Job Searching Find opportunities on our vacancy portalYour go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.
CV and application advice Online learning pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSetGet ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.
Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessmentsPractice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.
Practice online tests at Graduates First Practice interviews at Shortlist Me Book a mock interviewHow to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.
Our top tips and advice Complete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate studyLive opportunities
Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Wellbeing students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.