GRADUATE SPECIAL
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Making the grade
Obtaining a university qualification is one battle – putting it to effective use to follow your dreams is another. Pete Hayman investigates how you can use your degree to ensure you follow the career path you want
across the UK, it is only natural to have feelings of anticipation and excitement for the future. Similarly, there will probably be a mood of slight disappointment that comes with having to leave the student life behind - we've all been there. To make the transition easier, let's first
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sweep aside the bad news - in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of young people obtaining a degree qualifica-
s you approach the end of your course of study at one of the many higher education institutes (HEI)
tion. Between 2006-07 and 2007-08, the number of first degree graduates jumped by 5 per cent according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency. More graduates means more competition for jobs. But don't focus on that – take comfort in
the the good news that there are plenty of options available to help push you towards the front of the queue when it comes to getting your foot on the first rung of the leisure career ladder. The path you choose to follow will depend on your desire, inclination and, perhaps also, circumstance; the bottom
line being that nothing need stand in your way to fulfil your career aspirations.
University challenges
By now, your HEI may have already made you aware of the postgraduate courses on offer when you have completed your degree qualification. Moving into further studies can help to provide additional skills in the particular discipline you are looking to pursue. Funding postgraduate study can appear to be a barrier, but the short-term burden of taking on more debt before
The bottom line being that nothing need stand in your way to fulfil your career aspirations
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