Milkround News, 01 June 2009
A comprehensive guide to the career options and opportunities available to graduating students has been made available online.

The brochure, supported by the National Union of Students (NUS), will be sent to all finalists but is also downloadable now.

If includes details for finding a job in the UK, options for working abroad, work experience and internships, further study idea, volunteering home and abroad, teaching and short term placement opportunities.

Universities Secretary John Denham said: "Graduating from university is an exciting time but it can also be daunting as people consider their next steps in life after their degree. In the current economic climate it’s natural that students are considering their options even more closely, and that’s why we want to provide as much information as possible about the opportunities available to students including work, internships, further study or volunteering.

"Getting a degree remains one of the best pathways to a long and rewarding career graduates will be well placed to take advantage of the benefits future economic growth will bring."

NUS Vice President for Higher Education, Aaron Porter, added: "In these testing economic times, it is more important than ever to ensure that students leaving university are supported and given advice on how to take advantage of the opportunities that are available."

The brochure is available at http://www.direct.gov.uk/graduates