Job hunting toolkit

Finding jobs

• Myth busting - understand more about popular myths around job hunting and how Careers and Placements can help.
• Graduate job options - learn about the difference between graduate schemes, graduate jobs and entry-level jobs on our Graduate Jobs page.
• Where to find jobs:
  • Graduate jobs
  • Job sectors for specialised job sites
  • Working while you study
  • Using LinkedIn as a job hunting tool
• Using recruitment agencies - understand how recruitment agencies work and when/how you should use them.
• Networking - making contacts with sector professionals and employer representatives can lead to possible opportunities, as well insights into a company or industry

Applying for jobs

• Understanding job adverts - learn what employers put in their job adverts and what they actually mean.
• When to apply - learn about timescales for applying for different types of jobs.
• CVs, applications, interviews and assessment centres - resources and advice for applying and interviewing, including considerations about use of AI.
• Dealing with job offers and rejections - advice on how to respond to a job offer and what to do if you keep getting rejections.

In the workplace

• Preparing for the workplace - advice and information about workplace culture and what to do at work

Looking for something else?

• Working abroad - advice for job hunting outside the UK.
• Advice for international students - information about working in the UK or at home after graduation.
• Talk to us - find out about our appointments and the other ways we can help you.