Careers and employability - Careers and employability

Careers+Placements will support and guide you on your journey from the classroom to your career.

They'll work with you from day one to explore your options, secure placements, plan your next steps and navigate the job market.

How we can help you on your career journey

Professional work placements embedded within the majority of our standard undergraduate degrees.
Bespoke one-to-one careers support tailored to your aspirations
Exclusive career development events and fairs with industry employers
Receive CV and interview support from our team of qualified careers professionals
Volunteer with charities and organisations — including ones across the globe
Launch your business idea or freelance career with support from our business and enterprise experts
Access to a range of part-time job opportunities to complete alongside your studies.

Support during your studies

From day one, our Careers+Placements team will offer you a variety of services to help you become as employable as possible by the time you graduate.

We want to ensure that every student knows the skills and behaviours that employers are looking for, and how they can be applied across a range of career opportunities.

Our Career Passport is designed to help you record and showcase the employability skills you develop, providing you with a bank of evidence to use for job applications and interviews.

Student on work placement at West Yorkshire Police.

Support after you graduate

Our Graduate Employment Team is available to assist all our graduates for up to three years after you graduate, including:

One-to-one appointments on CVs, cover letters, personal statements and interview preparation
Support with building all aspects of your professional profile
Support with searching for a job
Access to on-campus careers events

Earn while you learn

If you're looking for a part-time role to fit around your studies, a summer job, or a graduate position, Careers+Placements can help. Student and graduate vacancies are advertised through our online system.

You can also get help with your CV and application forms at our Careers+Placements drop-in sessions or by booking an appointment with a careers advisor.