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Life after graduation planner — free printable 'what's next' worksheet

A 'what's next?' planner for new graduates feeling the post-uni wobble — think through options, next steps and goals across career, money and life, turning that daunting open road into a manageable plan.

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✓ Editable in any free PDF tool✓ A2 · A3 · 18×24"✓ Print-shop ready
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Designed to look bought, priced at nothing

Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

Fully editable

Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.

High-resolution

Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

What should you do after graduating if you don’t know what’s next?
Feeling lost after graduating is incredibly common — you go from a structured path with clear milestones to a wide-open road with no map, which is genuinely disorienting, so first know that the wobble is normal and doesn't mean you've failed or fallen behind. The way through is to break the overwhelming 'what do I do with my life?' down into smaller, explorable pieces. Start by reflecting on what you actually enjoyed and are good at, and what matters to you, rather than what you think you 'should' do. Then lay out the real options — a job or career path, further study, travel or time out, or something else — without pressure to commit forever; first jobs and early choices rarely lock you in for life. From there, take concrete first steps: update your CV and LinkedIn, identify fields and roles to explore, reach out to people for advice, and sort the practical life admin (budgeting, where you'll live). Set one small goal and one action for this week, because momentum beats agonising. It's also fine not to have it all figured out — most people don't, and careers unfold over years, not the summer after graduation. University careers services often help recent graduates too.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.