Your Future First

What is Your Future First?

Your Future First is a unique induction course designed exclusively for master's students in the Business School. In Your Future First, you will discover key concepts that will prepare you for the highly competitive world of work. Whether your plan is to stay in the UK, return to your home country, or start a career in another part of the world, you will:

• Learn what makes one student more likely to impress employers than another.
• Explore how and when employers recruit postgraduates, so that you can be ready and prepared to apply.
• Discover how to make the most of your time as a student to make yourself more employable.
• Understand the support available through the Career Zone and continue your learning and development through the Master Your Future workshops delivered throughout the academic year.

Why should I do Your Future First before my degree programme starts?

Postgraduate study is academically challenging, and your learning and assignments will take priority, leaving less time for other activities. Your Future First allows you to spend time focusing on your career plans early on, so that you can make the most of the Career Zone service and become familiar with the opportunities available to you while you're a student here.

Graduate opportunities at many large companies are advertised up to a year in advance, with applications often opening as early as July and closing during the Autumn term. This means that if you want to join a large organisation on a graduate programme after completing your course, you need to be ready to write high-quality applications and submit them as soon as recruitment opens.

Many career development opportunities begin from the start of your studies, including careers fairs, employer networking events, extracurricular activities, and opportunities to build valuable experience. These experiences can help you develop and demonstrate the skills and qualities that employers value.

How long does Your Future First take?

You can work through Your Future First at your own pace. It should take approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete.

How do I access Your Future First?

All eligible offer holders will receive an email in August or September with instructions on how to access the course before arrival. This email will include your login details, so please check your inbox during this period.

To ensure your course progress is retained, please continue to use the login credentials you originally enrolled with, even after receiving your University of Exeter account.