How can I keep up to date with what is happening in the profession/field I want to work in?
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DMU Careers Team provide the full range of support for employability, careers and placements. You can log in directly to My Gateway to sign up for events, workshops and more.
Ensuring you have an up-to-date understanding of the broader context of the profession or field of work you wish to enter after university is very important in helping to improve your chances of success.
The Library provides access to sources that can help, such as professional or trade journals and authoritative news sources, such as the Economist and FT.com.
Professional or trade journals are aimed at people working in a specific field and often contain updates on current issues in a sector, job advertisements and development opportunities.
Examples of Professional / Trade Journals:
The titles that are relevant to you will depend on the sector you are particularly interested in. If you are not sure which titles may be useful, find out the name of a relevant professional body and check their website, or ask your lecturer for recommendations.
The Library has subscriptions to some professional journals, so you can view the archive of articles. Check whether we have a subscription to a specific title using the E-publication Finder to search for the journal title. You can check if we have print copies of a professional journal by searching the library catalogue.
Most websites for the professional journals will give you some access if you register with them. You can also follow them on social media for updates.