what do graduates do?
What Do Graduates Do? 2008
A comprehensive look at the graduate employment market.
Providing data detailing the first destinations of first-degree and HND graduates, this guide profiles
how many leavers enter employment or further study and how many are unemployed. To
complement the data, there are articles and editorial for each subject area where the data is
discussed and interpreted.
What Do Graduates Do? 2008 Price: £14.95
Published: Nov 2007
ISBN: 978-1-84016-137-3
Number of pages: 76
How can WDGD help you….
…if you are a school pupil or student?
You might be thinking about going to university and may also have
an idea of what subject you might like to study, or you may already
be at university. By reviewing the information in WDGD, you will get
a better understanding of the impact that a HND, foundation
degree, or a degree in a particular subject may have on your
prospects. Looking at particular subjects, you can find out how
many of the graduates secure employment and what jobs they go
on to do, which might give you some ideas. You can also find out
how graduates from other subjects fare. There is also general
information about the current state of the job market and how to
use your time at university to enhance your prospects.
…if you are a teacher or adviser offering careers guidance?
You can use WDGD as a basis for a wide range of guidance work
including one-to-one guidance, tutor groups, career sessions for
parents and higher education evenings and events.
…if you are a parent?
You can use WDGD to get a better understanding of the graduate
market so you can help your child prepare for what is ahead. You
can also review the subject level information to help your child
make the best decision.
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