Discover – What can I do with my degree?
You may want to begin by researching a career directly related to your degree such as a government social research officer, a public affairs consultant or a political assistant. However many politics students consider other career paths such as marketing, the legal sector or working in public relations. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?
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 to 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 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.
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Social Research AssociationTake a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies for politics students – directly from our vacancy portal.
Latest vacanciesComplete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results.
Access the Careers pathwayYour 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 study