Careers and employability support for graduates
As a University of Plymouth graduate, you have access to the Careers Service, job search support, networking opportunities and more
As a University of Plymouth graduate, you remain part of our community and can continue to access a wide range of careers support, including appointments, digital resources, workshops, events and graduate opportunities.
We also love working with our graduates. From mentoring students and speaking at events to sharing industry insights and attending careers fairs, our alumni play an important role in supporting the next generation. If you'd like to get involved, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
myCareer
As a graduate, you can update your account on myCareer to an Alumni account and still receive access to:
- advice and support from the Careers Service after you graduate, either face-to-face, over the phone or via Zoom
- the latest graduate job vacancies
- events such as Career Fairs and Networking Evenings to help expand your professional network and explore your career options
- online resources to support your job search and career development.
How we can help
There are may ways that we can support you as a graduate:
Online and digital support
Our webpages have a wide range of resources and advice. One of the most popular for graduates is our
'Where could your degree subject take you?' section.
Via myCareer you can also:
- search for vacancies and sign up to receive tailored vacancy alerts
- book to attend events – including our career fairs
- get support with applications: and
- utilise our
digital support including:- CareerSet (which will analyse your CV and Cover Letter against a job description)
- Graduate First (a platform dedicated to supporting you prepare for psychometric assessments and recorded interviews)
- eCareersGrad – identify employers that sponsor international students and also access modules to assist you with interviews and assessment centres
- GoinGlobal – search for international roles
- Forage – access online work simulations to enhance your CV
Accelerate workshops
You can continue to access our Accelerate workshops. If you remain local to Plymouth you are welcome to attend in person. We regularly run workshops online to support your employability – please check myCareer for suitable sessions.
1-2-1 appointments
We offer two types of appointments:
- Information and advice – 20 minute appointments to help you with job search/CVs/applications, etc. Bookable via myCareer.
- Guidance – 30 minutes with a qualified guidance professional to help you explore your options. Please contact us via email/phone to request this.
Individual appointments will focus on you. We’re not here to make your decisions for you but we can help you explore your options and move your plans forward. Both of these appointments can be booked online if required.
Graduate careers coaching
If you are a graduate, we offer a Graduate Careers Coaching programme the first Summer that you graduate. We also run subject specific programmes at key points in the year. Careers coaching entails a sustained period of contact with an adviser to support you moving forward. If you that this you would benefit from this please email graduate@plymouth.ac.uk to find out more.
Events
We offer some amazing events throughout the year to help you explore your options. As a graduate you are welcome to attend our Career Fairs or other themed events. Please keep an eye on myCareer for details.
Graduate Outcomes
The Graduate Outcomes survey is the biggest annual social survey in the UK. The survey is important because your opinions will help current and future students gain an insight into career destinations and development and the University to shape our programmes for students who are following in your footsteps. The survey also contacts postgraduates:
- 15 months after graduation
- by email or phone
- to learn about your activities and views.
Please keep your details up to date and respond if HESA contacts you to complete the survey.
Your next steps after graduation
This gives you access to the full range of resources to support available to you.
It can be a great way to get involved with professional groups or bodies, follow employers and make yourself visible to recruiters. We run regular Master LinkedIn Accelerate workshops which you can take advantage of.
There is so much information and support available, if you don’t know it’s there you are at a disadvantage.
If you need some help – please use us. Our duty team offers appointments throughout the year where we can help you tackle a wide range of needs. This can be especially useful if you are feeling overwhelmed or not sure how to achieve your goals.
We put on a broad range of events across all faculties. Please take advantage of these.
Be aware of the industry you are applying to, who recruits when, are there particular factors affecting them? Following organisations, professional bodies, leading individuals on social media can help you be ‘clued up’ for applications.
It may be that your degree has left you with a desire for more focused further study. Look around at
your options , attend open days and ask lots of questions about the course and where it can lead.
Not sure what you want to do next? Start small by thinking about your strengths, researching your interests and exploring different career options, remembering that knowing what you don’t want can be just as valuable as knowing what you do. Life after university can feel uncertain, so give yourself time, celebrate your progress and try not to compare your journey with anyone else’s.
Probably the most important message of all. As much as leaving higher education can feel daunting with a wide range of options open to you, it is also an exciting time where you get to put all your newly developed skills and knowledge into practice.
Build your career confidence
Starting your career after graduation can be exciting, but it can also bring challenges. Finding the right opportunity often takes time, and it is normal to experience setbacks, rejection, or uncertainty along the way.
The Careers Service can support you through workshops on topics such as Imposter Syndrome and How to Articulate Your Disability to an Employer, as well as one-to-one careers appointments to help you explore your options and plan your next steps.
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Keep in touch with your Careers Service
Monday to Thursday from 9:00–17:00 Friday 09:00–16:30