45 Cool Careers Options for Graduates In Various Disciplines PT 1

In my last post was on full time vs part time, the good bad and ugly, that post is very important if you dont know which to chose, as there are loads of pros and con.

Before that we treated Unilag postgraduate course outlines for some courses, you can also take a good look if you missed that as well.

Today we are looking at a very special area that is key to all these- career paths.
many people dont know what to do with their degrees.

it my prayers that you find something out of these article that will make  meaning to you. I wish you find the career that will give you joy, fun and above all fulfill purpose.

Some are new, but mostly are already well know career paths.

enjoy!

COURSE 1

Accounting Graduates

1. Tax adviser
2. Forensic and Investigative Accountant
3. Auditor
4. managerial acountant
5. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITORS
6. GOVERNMENTRAL ACCOUNTANT
7. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
8. Management consultant
9. Personal Financial Planner
10. Company secretary

COURSE 2

Finance and Risk Insurance Graduates

A master’s degree in finance can open many doors and differentiate you from other candidates for competitive jobs.

Graduates work in various areas including

Economist
Asset management,
Investment banking,
Portfolio analysis,
commercial banking,
corporate finance, and
commercial real estate.
budget analyst,
financial manager,
loan underwriter,
investment banker,
portfolio analyst.
Venture capital,
Private equity
Hedge funds
Risk Analyst
Claims Analyst
Underwriting Agent
Actuary
Stockbroker
Purchasing Management

These are areas of the finance industry where master’s in finance graduates can find employment.

COURSE 3

Architecture Graduates

Architecture students develop highly desirable creative, visual, technical and design-based skills. As well as a career in architecture, see what other opportunities are open to you

1. Architect
2. Architectural technologist
3. Interior and spatial designer

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

4. Building surveyor
5. Commercial/residential surveyor
6. Higher education lecturer
7. Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer
8. Landscape architect
9. Planning and development surveyor
10. Production designer, theatre/television/film
11. Structural engineer
12. Town planner
13. Urban Planners
14. Research Architect

COURSE 4

Chemistry Graduates

Studying chemistry opens doors to a range of sectors and opportunities, meaning your future career doesn't have to be in a lab

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Analytical chemist
Chemical engineer
Healthcare scientist,
clinical biochemistry
Forensic scientist
Pharmacologist
Research scientist (physical sciences)
Toxicologist


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Chartered certified accountant
Environmental consultant
University lecturer
Nuclear engineer
Patent attorney
Science writer
Secondary school teacher

COURSE 5

Dentistry Graduates

As a vocational degree, dentistry offers the opportunity to develop the specialist knowledge, technical skills and qualities required to become a dentist

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Dentist

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Health promotion specialist
Health service manager
Higher education lecturer
Medical sales representative
Primary school teacher
Science writer
Secondary school teacher
Teaching laboratory technician


COURSE 6
English graduates

The skills you gain through studying an English degree are marketable in most career areas. Here's some ideas about what you can do

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Digital copywriter
Editorial assistant
English as a foreign language teacher
Lexicographer
Magazine journalist
Newspaper journalist
Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
Writer


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Academic librarian
Advertising account executive
Advertising copywriter
Arts administrator
Information officer
Marketing executive
PPC specialist
Primary school teacher
Public relations officer
Records manager
Secondary school teacher
Social media manager


COURSE 7
Genetics graduates

A genetics degree can lead to a career in scientific research or industry, as well as setting you up with skills that can be used in a range of alternative jobs

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Clinical research associate
Healthcare scientist, Genomics
Healthcare scientist, immunology
Pharmacologist
Plant breeder
Geneticist
Research scientist (life sciences)
Research scientist (medical)


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Epidemiologist -Public Health
Healthcare scientist, physiology
Medical sales representative
Physician associate
Scientific laboratory technician
Science writer


COURSE 8
Human resource Management Graduates/IRPM graduates

Incorporating people and development skills, human resource management (HRM) is a popular degree. Find out how you can use your skills

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Human resources officer
Office manager
Occupational psychologist
Training and development officer


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Careers adviser
Higher education lecturer
Management consultant
Operational researcher
Recruitment consultant
Risk manager
Sales executive
Trade union research officer



COURSE 9
Mathematics Graduates

Studying maths helps you develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making, which are valued by employers across many job sectors

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Actuarial analyst
Actuary
Chartered accountant
Chartered certified accountant
Data analyst
Investment analyst
Research scientist (maths)
Secondary school teacher
Statistician
Systems developer



Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Civil Service fast streamer
Financial manager
Financial trader
Insurance underwriter
Meteorologist
Operational researcher
Quantity surveyor
Software tester


COURSE 10
Political and International Relations Graduates

From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a degree in politics and international relations opens up a broad range of career opportunities

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Civil Service officer
Government social research officer
Politician's assistant
Public affairs consultant
Public relations account executive
Social researcher
politician


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Charity officer
Diplomatic service officer
Forensic accountant
Human resources officer
Local government officer
Market researcher
Marketing executive
Newspaper journalist
Public relations officer
Stockbroker


COURSE 11
Mechanical Engineer Graduates

The numerical content of a mechanical engineering degree opens up a variety of opportunities in the finance and management sectors...

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Aerospace engineer
Automotive engineer
Contracting civil engineer
Control and instrumentation engineer
Maintenance engineer
Mechanical engineer
Nuclear engineer



Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Corporate investment banker
Mining engineer
Patent attorney
Production manager
Technical sales engineer
Water engineer



COURSE 12
LLM Graduates

A law degree is a gateway to a career as a solicitor or barrister, but it is not the only path you can choose; there are many options beyond the legal profession that are available to you


Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Barrister
Barrister's clerk
Chartered legal executive
Company secretary
Licensed conveyancer
Solicitor

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Advice worker
Chartered accountant
Civil Service administrator
Data analyst
Human resources officer
Patent attorney
Stockbroker
Trading standards officer



COURSE 13
Education Graduates

The skills and experience you develop during your education degree prepare you for a range of careers working with children and young people


Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Community education officer
Early years teacher
Education administrator
English as a foreign language teacher
Further education teacher
Learning mentor
Primary school teacher
Secondary school teacher
Special educational needs teacher
Teaching assistant


Jobs where your degree would be useful:

Careers adviser
Child psychotherapist
Counsellor
Family support worker
Museum education officer
Play therapist
Youth worker



COURSE 14
Electrical Engineering graduates

Aerospace, automotive, energy, IT and telecommunications are just some of the many sectors you can work in with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering


Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Aerospace engineer
Broadcast engineer
Control and instrumentation engineer
Electrical engineer
Electronics engineer
IT consultant
Network engineer
Nuclear engineer
Systems analyst
Telecom Engineer
Applications Engineer


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Management consultant
Multimedia programmer
Project manager
Technical author
Technical sales engineer

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