How to analyse career opportunities after graduation?

There are a number of opportunities available to graduates after they have finished college or university and begin the search for a career path or job. The most obvious place to start would be the college careers advice service. Most colleges will have their own careers adviser and those that don't will often put graduates in touch with a local advisor, based at the local library for example. A careers advisor will have a whole host of information that will allow a graduate to analyze the best options for them when entering the workplace.

• It is only really you that can analyze the opportunities that are best for you.

Ultimately, when it comes to analyzing the opportunities that are available, it is best for you do your own detective work. It depends very much on the degree course you have taken but you can take it upon yourself to contact people in that industry to see what they advise when it comes to jobs. If you have a degree in maths and want to work in banking, for example, it may be worth writing to or contacting a number of local banks and see what information they can provide.

• Do your own research to see what others recommend.

The Internet is a great source of information and can allow you to contact others in a similar situation to see what advice they have on career opportunities. Internet forums, particularly ones for students are a great place for current students and ex students to share their experiences. A former graduate may be able to provide information on careers and openings after they graduated, from their own experiences.