It’s never too early to start preparing for life after you graduate. You can start shaping your career from the moment you set foot on campus. Here’s how…
What can I get involved in?
Being part of a STEM society, or getting involved in other extra-curricular activities, is a great way to gain the kinds of skills and experiences that employers value highly.
Research industries and occupations
Start career-planning by looking into industry sectors you might like to work in; the Gradcracker Toolkit is a good place to begin.
And why not also have a look around our Job Search? You can filter by your specific degree discipline to see what kind of placements/internships and graduate roles are, or will be, open to you.
This could inform your decisions when picking modules and research topics, and enable you to start shaping your career from day one.
Find your favourite employers
Explore our Company Hubs and sign up to receive job alerts from companies you like by clicking the 'Follow' button.
Consider a summer internship
An increasing number of Gradcracker employers are offering summer internships for first-year students. The more summer internships you do, the more likely you are to find the career that is most suited to you.