These Industries Need Graduates Like You

Leaving the cosiness of university behind is certainly a daunting prospect for any graduate, having money again will fill you with glee, but the prospect of leaving the comfort of your bed behind for a solid 9-5 can be hard to get your head around at first.

Whilst you may have slaved away for 3 years, the thought that it could all be for nothing is a worrying one, but fear not you hard working students, your final grade and even degree subject don’t always matter when it comes to finding your dream job.

With many top employers announcing that they would stop looking at university and a-level grades, along with subject matter it seems more and more employers are opening up their doors to passion for the industry instead.

In light of this news, we’ve put together the industries you may not have thought about, and they certainly offer a lot more than you may think in terms of salary, job satisfaction, training and wellbeing benefits.

Construction

During the financial crisis, like the rest of the world the construction industry took a hit, fast forward to 2016 and the sector is currently experiencing a resurgence, with many jobs now available in the industry. With building and the property market strong, both graduate jobs and salaries are on the rise.

Construction is more of a niche industry due to the nature of the job, and prior experience be it through work or education is essential when applying for a job. A starting salary in construction is around £25,000 and with over 232,000 jobs to be created in construction in the next 5 years now is as good a time to join as any!

Tech

If there’s one sector which has shown no signs of slowing down it’s got to be tech. If you like your job role to be fast paced and ever changing then a career in the tech industry is just the ticket, get ready to put your coding skills to the test though.

It’s crazy to think back to just a decade ago when smartphones were yet to grace our palms, and now the job market is ruled by vacancies for web developers, coders and those with Java knowledge. If employee wellbeing is important to you then working in tech will help to tick that box too, as many employers are often startups their approach to work-life balance is often one which challenges the typical 9-5 normality. Expect co-working spaces, flexible hours and a collaborative approach.

Health and Social Care

Working in health and social care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do, and you’ll find job satisfaction is extremely high in this industry, which is why it’s surprising there’s currently a shortage in the industry. No day is the same when it comes to social care, with a range of duties to be performed, your skills will need to be varied alongside amazing interpersonal skills – thinking on your toes is a must.

There is often no set route into care and whilst many do study the subject at college or university, passion for the industry is essential. Many employers offer on the job training, so no prior knowledge won’t hold you back, as some even offer you the option to study for NVQs in Health and Social care. This article explains all you need to know working in home care and how to get there.

Accounting

I don’t know where the stigma arose from, but let’s banish the notion that all accountants are boring ok? With almost 3,000 entry level positions available in 2015, working in accounting is a useful skill to have even if you don’t stay in the role for long, with many opting to transfer their skills to other avenues.

PwC has been voted the best graduate employer in a survey by The Times for 12 years running and with graduate accounting programmes on offer, the number 1 spot doesn’t lie when it comes to excellent graduate employers.

The search for a job after university isn’t always dictated by your degree, as these job roles prove. So do your research, take on some work experience placements if you are unsure, and most importantly nail that graduate CV.

Tags: graduates needed, growing industries

Category: College and Careers