Careers Service

Information, advice and guidance for our students and graduates on building skills, experience and contacts to improve employability
Careers Service

Career advice for students

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I’m looking for career ideas
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I have some ideas about my career
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I have a clear idea about my career
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Your career service

Our services

Jobs for students <p>Student jobs ambassadors at an open day</p>
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Come in and see us and speak with advisers face to face
<p>careers service placements</p>
Many students learn more about their career trajectory through placements and work-based learning
<p>careers service mentoring</p>
Gain a practical insight into job roles and industry sectors through mentoring from experienced professionals

Manage your career

From the moment you start your degree, to three years after graduation, you’ll benefit from some great ways to manage your career progress online.

myCareer will help you to manage your career appointments, find job vacancies, internships and part-time work, and provide access to workshops and activities to help broaden your skills.

myCareer Digital Resources provides you with a number of interactive tools that will help you to build CVs, write covering letters and map your professional skills.

 

“This work experience has helped me to feel more confident about graduate jobs as I have started to believe in my abilities to successfully support a business with its operations.”

BSc (Hons) Economics with International Relations student Anna undertook a year in industry as a Business and Marketing Analyst for Cornwall Innovation Centres.


Finding placements and work-based learning opportunities

Benefit from the service after you graduate

Our support doesn’t end when you leave University of Plymouth – you can access many of our services for three years after you graduate.

Careers information for graduates