Use geography: webinars and resources
Thinking about career options after university?
Want to find out what it’s like to put your geographical skills into practice?
In our Use geography webinar series, we spoke to geographers across a range of sectors, helping you to learn more about the many possibilities studying geography opens up for your career.
In each 45-minute session, our panel of geographers working within a particular sector explain how and why they pursued their chosen career, and share advice for starting in the sector.
Whether you’re already set on a particular career path or you’re still weighing up your options, our Use geography resources and webinars are here to help you take that next step.
Use geography: careers in government
Read our resource on careers in the public sector, based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in risk management and insurance
Read our resource on careers in insurance and risk management, based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in environmental consultancy
Read our resource on careers in environmental consultancy based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in teaching and education
Read our resource on careers in teaching and education based on advice from geographers working in the sector
Use geography: careers in research - starting a PhD and further study
Read our resource on starting your career in research with a PhD in geography.
Use geography: careers in transport, utilities and infrastructure
Read our resource on careers in transport, utilities and infrastructure based on advice from geographers working in the sectors.
Use geography: careers in international development
Read our resource on careers in international development based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in finance and management consultancy
Read our resource on careers in finance and management consultancy based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in planning and housing
Read our resource on careers in planning and housing based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in mapping, GI and data science
Read our resource on careers in mapping, GI and data science based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers in charities, advocacy and the third sector
Read our resource on careers in charity work, advocacy and third-sector organisations based on advice from geographers working in the sector.
Use geography: careers skills
View our resource on key careers skills and actions for geographers, with links to more of our resources and external sources.
- Apply geographical skills, knowledge and understanding
Communicating your geographical skills
What skills do you develop with geography and how do you explain them to others? Read this resource for ideas and tips.
- Student
Making the most of work experience
Work experience is an excellent way to find out what careers you are interested in and gain experience.
- CPD
Finding work experience or remote/online work experience
Work experience is an excellent way to find out what careers you are interested in and improve your employment prospects by gaining experience and demonstrating commitment to a career.