Based on your survey answers, your skills, personal values, preferred roles and what you value in an employer, you have fallen into the category of Social Change Maker! According to your answers, here is how we would describe your career persona:

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• Your answers indicate you are a caring, values-driven individual with a strong desire to give back. Making a difference is very important to you – whether that is impacting climate change, education, working for the government, or something else, you want to see the work you are doing has value in the world.
• You are likely look out for your peers and are not afraid to challenge unfair situations, but equally love to celebrate the success of others hard work. You are always willing to lend a helping hand and will often be seen volunteering or setting up initiatives aimed at positive social change. You may be passionate about making the university experience better for all and could easily assume a leading role in the Students’ Union or become a mentor.
• Professionally, you may be looking to work in a role and sector where you can make a difference. You are likely to be highly driven and also the importance of wellbeing and mental health therefore prioritising a good work-life balance and job security.

Look at roles where your work has a clear impact on the world, such as:

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Sectors:

• Education
• Science and research
• HR & recruitment
• Civil and public service
• Charities and not for profit

Roles:

• Head teacher
• Social science researcher
• HR manager
• Social/ support worker
• Nature conservation officer

You are likely to have high levels of the following skills and competencies, which will make you attractive to graduate recruiters. These are also strengths worth focusing on and developing further in your career to set you apart.

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Organisation
• Communication
• Creative thinking

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Need more advice? Check out your university’s career service – they’ll have lots of resources to help you with your career plans!

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