If your heart sank when you read your final degree classification, don’t despair there are still options out there.
Firstly, consider what the reason was for your result. If you were ill or had some other extenuating circumstances, explaining them in the right way in your applications may result in an exception being made. But this will very much depend on what else you have to offer.
Sometimes when you look at job adverts, especially for graduate recruitment schemes you will see a degree classification specified, but most vacancies will be more interested in your skills, work experience and personal qualities. In your situation it is doubly vital to think carefully about everything you have to offer and provide evidence of each skill. Have a look at page 4 of our CV handout for advice on how to do this.
If you had a career or further study pathway in mind that has been derailed by your results I recommend that you arrange an appointment with the Careers Service. We can look at whether it is possible to take an alternative route to your career goal or help you explore alternative options.
Above all – chin up! Once you get established in most careers your degree classification will cease to matter.
Filed under: Wise words from the Careers Service
