Types of work

Find below links to some great online resources to help you research types of work. 

We also have information on hundreds of types of work in the Careers Centre information rooms. Call in and have a browse.  If you can't find what you want one of our friendly Information Team will be happy to help. Finally, if you need to talk to a Careers Adviser about different types of work - or any other careers related matter - take a look at our 'Need Advice?' page for details.

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Follow the links for detailed occupational profiles at Graduate Prospects - the UK's leading provider of information, advice and opportunities to students and graduates. 

• Browse all types jobs

  • Administration

  • Advertising, Marketing and PR

  • Animal and Plant Resources

  • Charity and Voluntary Work

  • Construction and Property

  • Creative Arts and Design

  • Education

  • Engineering, Manufacturing and Production

  • Environment

  • Financial Management and Accountancy

  • Healthcare

  • Hospitality and Events Management

  • Human Resources and Employment

  • Information Services

  • Information Technology

  • Insurance and Pensions

  • Law Enforcement and Protection

  • Legal Profession

  • Leisure, Sport and Tourism

  • Management and Statistics

  • Media and Broadcasting

  • Mining and Land Surveying

  • Performing Arts

  • Publishing and Journalism

  • Retailing, Buying and Selling

  • Scientific Services

  • Social Care and Guidance Work

  • Transport, Logistics and Distribution

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Follow the links for detailed job sector profiles at Graduate Prospects - the UK's leading provider of information, advice and opportunities to students and graduates. 

Each sector forms a comprehensive career guide to jobs in the industry, with articles, news and features, as well as information on recruitment, postgraduate courses and practical information on finding a job in your chosen area.

• Armed forces and emergency services

• Business and management

• Creative arts and culture

• Engineering and manufacturing

• Government and public administration

• Hospitality, tourism and sport

• Law

• Media and publishing

• Recruitment and HR

• Science and pharmaceuticals

• Transport and logistics

• Banking and finance

• Charities and voluntary work

• Energy and utilities

• Environment and agriculture

• Health and social care

• IT and information services

• Marketing, advertising and PR

• Property and construction

• Retail and sales

• Teaching and education