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
JobsGoPublicGreater JobsNHS JobsBACPGuardian JobsCommunity Care JobsCharityJobChildcare JobsLocalGovJobsNHS and other psychological professions
NHS CareersCareer map for the Psychological ProfessionsHealth CareersMental health and wellbeing practitioner | Health CareersMental health nurse job profile | ProspectsPsychological wellbeing practitioner job profileEducation mental health practitioner job profileChildren's wellbeing practitioner job profileYouth intensive psychological practitioner job profileSocial Care
Social care job profilesHow to become a social worker | ProspectsPsychotherapy and counselling
Psychotherapy.orgNCS – National counselling and psychotherapy societyHow to become a counsellorPsychotherapist job profileBecoming a psychotherapist – National Careers ServiceUKAHPP – UK Association of humanistic psychology practitionersWorking with children
Working with children | ProspectsGetting into teacher trainingAGCAS – Education AlternativesGraduate schemes
Frontline – Social WorkThink Ahead – Mental Health Social WorkImpact: Local Government Graduate ProgrammePolice NowCharity WorksWorthwhile – Charity and Social EnterpriseUnlockedTeach FirstNHS Graduate Management Training Scheme(PQiP) National Probation ServiceCancer Research UK Accelerate SchemeWellcome Graduate Development ProgrammeComplete 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 SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portalYour go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.
CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSetGet ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.
Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessmentsPractice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.
Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interviewHow to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.
Our top tips and adviceComplete 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.