Information and resources
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- E-guidance
- Weekly Job Shop
- Information and resources
- Support after you leave
- Mentoring a student
Careers Handouts
We have developed a range of 16 downloadable handouts which cover a variety of Careers and Job-related topics. The handouts are in PDF format so you will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open them. Alternatively, copies of all these handouts are available free from Student Services in City North, City South and Millennium Point, and available on request at other campuses.
Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Psychometric Tests and Assessment Centres
Changing or Leaving Your Course
Making the most of Recruitment Fairs
Industry Directories
Industry Guides from TARGETjobs
These contain comprehensive career, job and interview advice by industry:
Armed Forces and Emergency Services
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
Industry Guides from Inside Careers
Specialists in Graduate Careers in Accountancy, Actuarial, Insurance, and Intellectual Property, the Inside Careers website is an excellent source of job profiles, in-depth articles and company information. There is also an events calendar with key recruitment dates and a job alert feature.
Intellectual Property (IP) Careers
Other Directories
Prospects website - a website designed to help graduates looking for work. Gives information covering more than 30 different work sectors, from accounting to tourism.
News Alerts and Updates
The Guardian Careers newsletter is a great source of industry updates, event invites and careers advice. You can also specify which industries you're interested in to receive job alerts and notifications of any useful Q&A sessions.
Hard Copy Directories
We have a number of reference directories located in Student Services libraries in City North, City South and Millennium Point, with information on a wide range of careers and industries. These include:
- Targetjobs Get Directory (lists all major graduate schemes)
- The Times: Top 100 Graduate Employers
- Prospects Directory (Information on all major graduate recruiters with recruitment timelines)