Early Childhood Studies Introduction There are various options available to Early Childhood Studies graduates including going into employment, taking further study, starting your own business or taking a year out to travel or volunteer. This factsheet will help you look at career and further study ideas. We recommend that you also view the Career Planning Action factsheet as this will help you consider what you would like to do.
Skills & Employability An Early Childhood Studies degree provides excellent skills for almost all areas of employment. Skills include:-
Career ideas - the following ideas may require further training or qualifications.
Communication
ICT skills
Presentation
Interpersonal
Planning
Prioritisation
Team working
Self-management
Organisational
You will also have gained many skills from work, volunteering or extra-curricular activities. When exploring your options you will need to find out about the skills and experience required for the careers you are interested in and consider if you have any gaps and how you can fill them ready for when you graduate. Your employability will be further improved if you undertake work experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications. Action Points to help you recognise your skills and improve your employability See the Employability factsheet Skills Assessment - go to the BG Futures pages on the website, select ‘Make yourself Employable’, ‘and ‘Skills Assessment’.
Related Careers
Education Manager / Officer Outreach Worker Community Education Officer Playworker / Play Therapist Family Support Worker Teacher
Alternative Career Ideas
Careers Adviser / Personal Adviser Project Manager Charity Worker Recruitment Consultant Community Development Worker Training & Development Manager Learning Mentor Youth Worker