Occupational Information

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	Occupational information is used here to refer to general careers information. That is information which gives an objective overview of the key characteristics of a particular occupation, for the purpose of helping the reader arrive at a careers decision. Thus it is quite different from recruitment literature which promotes specific jobs with particular companies. Occupational information will explain what a career usually involves (tasks, responsibilities), the skills and interests needed and the qualifications and entry routes. The following resources are particularly relevant to your degree. Using your subject which contains subject-specific Signposts sheets. What Do Graduates Do? is updated every year and presents a national picture (6 months after graduation) of the fields entered by leavers from broad degree/HND course groupings. Remember to also consider careers which use the wider skills and aptitudes developed over the course of your degree. AGCAS booklets and occupational profiles GTI Careerscape Inside Careers Gradunet Hobsons Casebooks include case studies of people working in a variety of major sectors. Available in CAS (while stocks last) Continue