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Graduating from university can be an exciting and rewarding moment . After years of hard work , it is a time to celebrate what you have accomplished , the experiences you have had , and the people you have met along the way .
However , for many it can also be a daunting experience – not knowing what the next steps are , what options to consider and what support is available . This year , these concerns are even more prevalent as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic .
That is why the Department for Education and Office for Students have worked together to produce the Graduate Employment and Skills Guide . The Guide aims to support this year ’ s graduates on their next steps . The guide has been developed in partnership with leading sector bodies , including Universities UK , the Institute of Student Employers and the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services , as well as a wide range of graduate employers .
Deborah McCormack , Head of Early Talent at Pinsent Masons , said
‘ Although physical work experience opportunities have been limited as a result of lockdown , think about other ways you can build employability and life skills .’
The guide brings together a wide range of tools , resources , and advice into a five-step plan , which will help pandemic graduates consider their postuniversity choices , identify and develop their critical skills , gain professional experience , and further their career while maintaining good mental wellbeing .
As everyone recovers from the global pandemic , it is essential that we look after our own mental health and wellbeing . That is why the guide contains practical advice about managing stress , how to bounce back from failure when applying for jobs , and how to practice self-care whilst developing your career .
It also provides specific information for international students who may want to consider remaining in the UK for work or study and the various immigration routes available .
Graduates will provide critical skills and talent that will be vital to the UK ’ s economic recovery from COVID-19 . The Department for Education and Office for Students want to celebrate the fact that graduates who have lived through COVID-19 will have developed lots of skills , including resilience , adaptability and
As everyone recovers from the global pandemic , it is essential that we look after our own mental health and wellbeing .
digital , which employers will value and use to innovate and grow .
So whether you are jumping straight into an organisation , looking to develop your skills , exploring further study or a new career path , there will be something in the Graduate Employment and Skills Guide for you .