So not only do we need to be concerned about dissertations and the rest of the work final year brings but it seems we need to start thinking about a career too!?

It is hard work being a student sometimes!

Throughout life we have always had a pre-designated path to follow, after school you went to sixth form or college, after college was university half way through you could do a placement or not but what now? There are no instructions leading us on to the next step. It is all trial and error and what if we follow down the path of error?

I have always wanted a career and have worked as hard as I could to ensure that it was the final destination but which career path to follow?

I am lucky in that I know which area I would like to work in (prefereably social media and crisis within the healthcare sector if any potential employers are reading!) but shall I begin that career through a graduate scheme or just apply for a job?

I have been asking this question to people in the industry for years and still the answer comes back mixed. Graduate schemes ensure you get an overall view of the industry and have a great bredth of experience in different departments but I have already completed a placement year and numerous short term placements in various areas and sectors so would simply applying for a job be better for me?

My only concern about applying for a job is is that it? Are you stuck there forever more? Does a graduate scheme allow you to proceed up the ladder quicker with more opportunities?

The more I research the options the more confused I seem to get so anyone willing to offer any guidance or advice then please do get in touch. Until then I think I will just have to see what opportunities come along and access them at the time!