Graduates

We are here to support you move into the post-graduation career you want and this hub has been designed to help you with this. Recent graduates can continue to use all of our services for two years after the end of your course.

Graduating this year?

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If you are graduating this year then the Careers Service is here to support you with a tailored package of support:

  • Online resources
  • Events
  • Newsletters
  • Job vacancy updates

We have sessions designed just for you as a graduating student. In addition, you can continue to access our full range of events on MyCareerHub.

If you can't make a session on the day, recordings of many of our events can be found on our Media Hopper channel.

Feeling overwhelmed about life after graduation? Or have some ideas where you want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there? An in-depth consultation with a Careers Consultant can help you grow in career confidence and feel ready to take action.

Looking for work

Looking for a job after graduation can be daunting. In this section you'll find resources to help you find opportunities and understand what your options are by building your understanding of jobs and sectors so you can make confident choices and impress recruiters.

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Find out about graduate jobs and schemes, recruitment agencies and working overseas.

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Find out about the many different sectors and jobs you might work in. Knowing about your sector as well as your role is key to career success.

It's common to not know what you want to do after University. Use our online resources or speak to us to explore your options.

Explore your options

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Applications and interviews

Making good quality applications is crucial for progressing through the application process. Our CV and application resources will help you improve and adapt your applications to give you the best chance at success.

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Use our resources to help you build, improve and adapt your CV for a specific application.

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What to include in your cover letter and how to structure it. 

Applicants sitting around table

How to prepare and practise for interviews and assessment centres, including advice on completing selection tests and what to do after your interview.

Advice on applying for postgraduate degrees, including CVs and personal statements.  

Transition from university

Moving into work can be difficult to navigate. Use our resources to develop the skills you need to move into work.

It's common to find that the transition out of university challenging. For support with your wellbeing have a look at the toolkits on the GCAS website which have been specifically designed to support the graduation transition.

Be part of the picture and contribute to the UK’s biggest annual social survey - the Graduate Outcomes Survey.