Career options

Not sure what career is right for you? Explore job sectors and consider your own skills first.

There's so many options out there - and your skills will be relevant for a number of jobs! Read our advice or book in with an adviser to point you in the right direction.

Your Future Framework

Our simple ‘Your future’ framework is designed to help you make the most of your time at Leeds, discover opportunities and options and make decisions about your next steps.

Starting your own business (SPARK)

Thinking about starting a business or freelancing? Take a look and see how SPARK can help you start your own business with this award-winning service, free to all students and graduates.

Career planning

No idea what you want to do next? Don’t panic, it’s totally normal to be unsure – and we’re here to help you plan.

Developing skills

At the University of Leeds, you’ll be developing skills every day that will be useful to your future career – even if you don’t realise it!

What can I do with my degree?

A degree from the University of Leeds opens many doors – regardless of what course you studied, you’ll be employable, and you’ll have gained more skills than you even realise!

What kind of job do I want?

When you’ve never had a ‘career job’ before, it’s hard to really know what’s out there. Discover different sectors, roles and types of job you might be looking to apply for.