Graduates

Congratulations, you've completed your studies! 

Now it's time to think about 'what next' (if you haven't made plans already).  Or perhaps you've been graduated a while and need some help thinking about your next step?  The Careers Centre offers lots of help to our graduates (and it's all FREE) and we've created this webpage to tell you all about it.  Navigate around using the links below.

Remember, you don't need to struggle alone - our friendly team of Careers Advisers and Information professionals are here, in person 9-5 Monday to Friday (and online too) so feel free to keep in touch -  give us a call, pop in to the office or chat to us on Facebook, and let us know how you are getting on.

• Need Advice?
  Find out how you can speak to a Careers Adviser - either in person or using our online eguidance service.  As well as our own graduates we can also offer help to unemployed (or under threat of redundancy) graduates from other universities. 

• Careers Centre informal support network on Facebook
  Join us for online chat, discussions, to find out about events, and more . . .

• Jobs
  Where to find jobs and how to apply for them.

• Getting a Job
  Our guide to jobhunting, applications and interviews.

• Self Employment
  Links to information and support for those considering self employment

• Graduate Prospects Online Magazine
  Read the national online magazine for graduates for advice and jobs.

• Further Study
  Information for those thinking of undertaking postgraduate study in the UK or overseas.

• Employment Benefit
  If you are not in work by the official end of term, when you cease to be a student, you may want to claim for employment benefits.  See the CAB page, linked below, for further information.
  >  Citizens Advice Bureau information about employment benefits

• Career Planning
  Visit this section of the Careers Centre website if you need help deciding what you want to do. 

• Careers Centre Resources
  We have two Careers Centres full of resources for you to use, follow the link to find out more. 

• Keep Your Chin Up
  Some resources to help you through this transitional period

• Parent Motivators
  A parent's [or supporter's] guide to helping graduates find work