Most students fret over choosing their career options after completing graduation, but gone are the days when the options were limited. The number of choices available for students to choose the best course after graduation is an ever growing situation, it is only very natural for the students to end up in a dilemma. Good, in-depth research is very much essential for choosing the right course. You should try and recognise your strengths and skills, then relate them to your field of interest. Choosing a postgraduate course is rarely a simple decision and requires a lot of thinking. The best option for you will be the one that makes passion run inside you.

Here’s a detailed description of the steps to choose the best career option after graduation.

Figure Out Your Field Of Interest:

The first and foremost thing you need to recognise and realise is your skillset and interest and what makes you go. Make a list of the courses offered and the program structure and compare. Identifying your interests can help you generate ideas for senior positions and workplaces for further evaluation.

Do Your Research

Research is the most important step of the process, shortlisting institutions, courses and program structures will give you a magnified view of the process. The internet can give you a big platform of online resources that can help you choose a course after graduation in any field.

Shortlist and Finalise

After thorough research and surfing on the internet, shortlist the courses and institutions that appeal to you the most. Finalise the option you choose and start with the registration and admission process. Career Indecision is something that afflicts people from all over the world, and you are not alone in this. So don’t despair, keep searching and researching until you find your true interest.

BEST COURSES AFTER GRADUATION

Here’s a selection of some courses a freshly graduated student can pursue after completing your graduation. These courses stand to be some of the most demanded courses and will help you get your dream job. 

HUMAN RESOURCES: Human resource management is one of the most popular fields these days. To manage and sort out employee-related issues and carry out processes of recruitment, employment policies and informational queries. One does not necessarily have a degree in Human Resources to get a job, since graduates usually have to start off as assistants in the HR department of a firm and can then take up the roles of HR manager, HR officer or HR consultant. HR specialists manage the employee of the firm and maintain good relationships between the employing firm and employees.

ACCOUNTANCY: Mathematics enthusiasts are perfect for this role since accountancy requires strong mathematical and analytical skills. To work as an accountant with a qualified firm, one must clear the Certified Public Account exam. 

DIGITAL MARKETING AND SALES: The marketing, sales and advertising industry is evergrowing with a good amount of effective competition. This industry has a broad range of jobs under it like copywriting, social media management, marketing executive and media or content planner. While sales require great networking skills, advertising requires excellent management skills. Some of the most popular job profiles are SEO/SEM specialists and google advertisements experts.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Brilliant verbal, written and exceptionally good organisational skills are required if you want to make a career in Public Relations. Employers don’t really ask for a specific degree but degrees from relevant fields like Business, communications and marketing.

CIVIL SERVICES: Civil services is one of the most respectable fields of career out there. People who are passionate about the country usually appear for the civil services exam. Apart from the respect and the salary scale, the perks of being a civil servant are amazing, since the role is that of major prestige. The job security offered to a civil servant is unmatched by any other job profile. 

When it comes to choosing a course for yourself, the dilemma you face is completely natural, so make sure you do your part of the research, thinking and preparing for the course you want to go in for. Whether you’re still considering your degree options or have chosen a course already, you are on the path to be successful. 

RASHMEET KAUR

GROWTH CENTRAL VC