Undergraduate year one

Activities, events and resources

Trimester 1

Welcome Week

During Welcome Week there will be lots of activities and workshops to get involved in. Come over to the Careers Hub to find out more, and to say hello to the team!

Part-time and Voluntary work

Will you be looking for a part time job whilst studying? If so, our team can provide you with practical advice and support on job hunting. Joining societies and getting involved with activities with the Students' Union is a great way of boosting your employability skills.

Careers Fairs

This trimester, look out for our Careers Fairs where a wide range of organisations will be in attendance. You’ll get the chance to network with employers and build your understanding of the type of opportunities available after graduating. Not sure how to make the most of the fair? Attend one of our preparation workshops!

Trimester 2

CV support and employability skills

You’ll be developing new skills all the time and our Employability Skills Checklist will help you to identify and record them. Attend a CV workshop, or access our CV resources online for tips on how to incorporate these new skills into your CV.

Career planning

It’s never too early to start exploring options after you graduate. We have workshops on topics ranging from career planning to business start-up advice. We also offer one-to-one appointments with the Careers team, so get in touch.

Spring careers fair

Develop your networking skills and become more industry aware by attending our Spring Careers Fair. Many organisations attend this one, so make sure to register.

Trimester 3

Placements

Internships and industry placements are a fantastic way to gain skills and experience to help boost your career prospects. Speak to the employability and placements contacts in your school and check out our online resources.

Applications

What’s the application process for placements? Do you feel confident about applying for roles? If you’d like to know more, come along to one of our workshops or book a one-to-one appointment with the Careers team.

Summer opportunities

Have you thought about what you’ll be doing over the summer? It could be a fantastic time to gain experience and develop employability skills. Use Handshake and Prospects to search for ideas and opportunities. If you’d like to discuss your ideas, come and speak to the Careers team.