Give me hope: tell me about the grad jobs humanities students you know are getting

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It's sounding very depressing out there...but someone has to be getting the grad jobs still left. If your dc or others you know have got a job this year, please share!

Teaching, civil service, law and publishing so far.

That's encouraging.

Zig zag careers every job adds something and you can progress to where you want not necessarily in a straight line.

Teaching (primary) and NHS PM type role.

Accountancy, recruitment (e.g. Odgers not Reed), tech sales, marketing, HR

I agree on zig zag careers and not only considering formal grad schemes.

I agree on zig zag careers and not only considering formal grad schemes.

Work in university access or admissions. Some chose it, some there as that was what they could get. Some have interesting activities outside work eg in a band, stand up comedian, event photographer.

I think what’s key is professional experience. Get an internship or a volunteer role or a PT job related to an area of work they’re interested in pursuing. Build an interesting CV and professional contacts in an area of interest. Consider self employment and building some business skills.

The Police.