45 Cool Careers Options for Graduates In Various Disciplines PT 2

Am currently writing a series for career options for graduates.
last time we did a post on first series , if you missed that read it up here

today we continue the series.

meanwhile, we have treated topics like MSC Vs Professional Course: Which is better for Getting Jobs Fast?
we also gone as far as looking at types of Masters degree a graduate can pursue.

you will benefit from these post.

here  are the options



COURSE 15
Economics Graduates

A degree in economics provides you with an array of subject-specific and transferable skills highly sought after by employers

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Actuarial analyst
Chartered accountant
Chartered certified accountant
Chartered public finance accountant
Data analyst
Economist
Financial risk analyst
Forensic accountant
Investment analyst
Statistician
Stockbroker

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Actuary
Civil Service fast streamer
Diplomatic service officer
Local government officer
Management consultant
Quantity surveyor


COURSE 16
Business Admin and Management studies Graduates

The skills you gain on a business and management studies degree will allow you to start contributing to your employer's organisation quickly and effectively

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Actuarial analyst
Business analyst
Chartered management accountant
Corporate investment banker
Data analyst
Forensic accountant
Insurance underwriter
Management consultant
Operational researcher
Product manager
Project manager
Risk manager
Social media manager
Stockbroker
Sustainability consultant


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Human resources officer
Logistics and distribution manager
Marketing executive
Retail manager
Sales executive
Systems analyst
UX analyst


COURSE 17
Biochemisty Graduates

A biochemistry degree opens up a range of highly-skilled careers that incorporate aspects of both biology and medicine

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Analytical chemist
Biomedical scientist
Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
Clinical research associate
Forensic scientist
Physician associate
Research scientist (life sciences)
Scientific laboratory technician
Toxicologist
Public health officer

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Chartered accountant
Health and safety inspector
Quality manager
Science writer


COURSE 18
MBA graduates

1. Management Consultant
2. corporate Planner
3. Strategist
4. Marketing consultants
5. Investment Banker/Analyst
7. Operations experts
8. Financial Advisor
9. portfolio manager
10. Business Architect
11. Branding Experts
12. System Analyst
13. Business Development experts
14. Human Resource Experts
15. Entrepreneurship
16. HR ConsuItants
17. PR Consultants
18. Ecommerce Specialist
19. Social Media Consultant
20. Talent Development Expert
21. Training and Development Consultant
22.



COURSE 19
Public health Graduates

1. Health Service Administrators (HSAs)
2. Medical directors
3. Biostatistician
4. Emergency management Expert
5. Postsecondary health educators
6. Community Health Worker
7. NGO health officer
8. Epidemiologists
9. Environmental scientists
10. Environmental specialists
11. Health and Safety officer
12. Research Analyst
13. Public Health Project Manager
14. Public Health Adviser
15. Field Investigator
16. Health promotion specialist
17. Medical sales representative
18. Paramedic
19. Therapist


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Adult Nurse
Counsellor
Occupational therapist
Physician associate
Primary care Specialist
Mental health worker
Social worker
Youth worker



COURSE 20

Animal science and Management Graduates

There are a range of career options on offer for those who want to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of pets, working animals, livestock and wildlife

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Animal nutritionist
Animal technician
Field trials officer
Nature conservation officer

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Charity officer
International aid/development worker
Police officer
Research scientist (life sciences)
Sales executive
Science writer
Volunteer coordinator


COURSE 21
Biology Graduates

Biology is a fundamental subject for careers in the science and health sectors but there are many other routes you can take with this degree

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Higher education lecturer
Microbiologist
Nature conservation officer
Pharmacologist
Physician associate
Research scientist (life sciences)
Research scientist (medical)
Secondary school teacher
Soil scientist


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Acupuncturist
Dentist
General practice doctor
Health promotion specialist
Science writer
Sustainability consultant


COURSE 22
Biomedical sciences Graduates

Find out how you can use the skills gained on a biomedical sciences degree to embark on a range of scientific research careers, discovering vital medical developments and improving the lives of others…

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Biomedical scientist
Forensic scientist
Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
Healthcare scientist, genomics
Healthcare scientist, haematology
Healthcare scientist, immunology
Microbiologist
Physician associate
Research scientist (medical)
Toxicologist


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Higher education lecturer
Medical sales representative
Science writer


COURSE 23
Building and construction management Graduates


Building and construction management graduates possess technical knowledge and professional skills highly sought after by employers

Job options
Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Building control surveyor
Building services engineer
Building surveyor
Facilities manager
Quantity surveyor
Site engineer
Sustainability consultant


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Architectural technologist
Financial manager
Further education teacher
Logistics and distribution manager
Management consultant
Planning and development surveyor
Town planner


COURSE 24
Chemical engineering Graduates


If you're interested in how the physical world works and want to be involved in ground-breaking technologies that can enhance people's lives, consider taking a degree in chemical engineering


Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Chemical engineer
Energy engineer
Nuclear engineer
Petroleum engineer
Product/process development scientist


Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Analytical chemist
Energy manager
Manufacturing engineer
Materials engineer
Mining engineer
Production manager
Quality manager



COURSE 25
Computer science Graduate

From games developer to manager of IT and communications services, computer science graduates have a range of opportunities open to them

Job options

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

Application analyst
Business analyst
Data analyst
Database administrator
Games developer
Information systems manager
IT consultant
Multimedia programmer
SEO specialist
Systems analyst
Systems developer
UX analyst
Web designer
Web developer

Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Digital copywriter
IT sales professional
IT trainer
Network engineer
PPC specialist
Product manager
Secondary school teacher
Social media manager
Technical author
UX designer


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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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