Everyone has different plans after university, and everyone's career journey is different. You might be just starting to think about your future or already applying for opportunities. Either way, Your Career Readiness shows you where you are in your career journey. Choose the stage that matches your current situation, and you'll get suggestions for your next steps.
Access Your Career Readiness via MyFuture
Why you should use it
Your career thinking changes during your time at university. When you update your stage on Your Career Readiness, the 'Things you can do' section refreshes. It shows resources chosen for where you are now, not where you were six months ago. You also won't have to wade through content that isn't relevant to you yet.
How it works
Access Your Career Readiness in MyFuture
You'll see your current career readiness stage if you've registered with the University. Your initial stage is based on a question you answered at registration.
Check your stage reflects where you are
If your stage is still accurate, you're all set! If not, choose a different statement from the list of 10. It takes less than 30 seconds.
View your tailored recommendations
Find your personalised recommendations under Things you can do. They are resources and insights matched to exactly where you are.
Update whenever you like
Update your statement whenever your career thinking changes. Your recommendations refresh each time. You can update as often as you like.
The career readiness stages and statements
There are 10 statements you can choose from to determine your stage.
We've grouped these into four broader themes:
Discover
You're starting to explore your options, understand your strengths and think about your future career path.
- I am not yet ready to start thinking about my career
- I am ready to start thinking about my career
Focus
You're narrowing down your career ideas and making plans to build relevant experience and skills.
- I have some career ideas and am ready to take them forward
- I have some career ideas and intend to gain relevant work experience (e.g. an internship or placement)
- I know what I want to do but am not sure how to get there
Act
You're taking concrete steps towards your career goals. You're applying for opportunities and preparing for your next role.
I want to spend some time gaining experience, travelling and/or developing a professional portfolio before applying for graduate/professional jobs or further study.
I am ready to apply for graduate/professional jobs or further study
I have been applying for graduate/professional opportunities or further study, and I would welcome some additional support
Ready
You've secured your next step and are preparing to move into your professional role.
- I have a job, further study or business plan confirmed
- I am already working on placement, or in a permanent job and am doing this course for career development