Careers advice

Find out more about our careers fairs and workshops, one-to-one appointments, drop-in sessions and our other resources.

Develop your skills

Find a career mentor and network through SurreyConnects

We know that kickstarting your career can be a daunting prospect, so we have introduced SurreyConnects – your place to connect with Surrey alumni and find a career mentor.

You will be able to access SurreyConnects even after you graduate, and one day even become a mentor yourself!

Find a mentor

Gain volunteer experience

Volunteering can also be a great experience to enhance your CV and shows employers you are willing to donate your time for good causes.

Find volunteering opportunities

Experience entrepreneurship

The Student Enterprise team helps you to take charge of your personal development and gain transferable skills such as idea generation, public speaking and business communication.

They can help you to improve your employability for the business marketplace or if you want to start your own business, as well as equipping you with training, mentoring office space and funding opportunities to help you get your idea up and running.

View our Student Enterprise webpage

Build your network

Finding opportunities to meet with people working in your chosen profession is a great way to understand the realities of the career – information that can really help at future interviews. In addition, networking can lead to future work experience or even job offers!

  • Networking can involve face-to-face meetings – careers events or personal contacts are two examples
  • LinkedIn is an excellent way to network with people working in a career that interests you
  • Make sure you develop a professional LinkedIn profile and join groups that could benefit you
  • Sign up to SurreyConnects – an online platform where you can connect with Surrey alumni and find a career mentor.

One-to-one appointments

We offer a range of one-to-one appointments with our friendly, professional team, who will provide you with tailored guidance to help you to achieve your goals.

Whether you’re getting started with your careers ideas or would like to get your CV checked for your placement application, we have varied appointments to suit your enquiry.

Book an appointment

Chat PTY drop-in schedule

Have you got a question about placements? Chat with us at any stage of the placement process from first year questions through to returning from your placement.

Please note we do not run CV/Cover letter checks in this session – you must book into a separate CV check appointment.

Online sessions can be booked

Take some time to look at the Professional Training Placement Portal prior to your appointment.

  • Tuesday 12-1.30pm, Chat PTY drop-in session, Careers Corner, MySurrey Hive (Stag Hill campus)
  • Thursday 1-2pm, Chat PTY bookable sessions, (via the Surrey Employability Hub) in room 2 at the MySurrey Hive (Stag Hill campus)

Surrey Employability Hub 

Surrey Employability Hub is our digital platform for:

  • Booking appointments and events
  • Finding jobs and placements
  • Career development tools.

Open Surrey Employability Hub 

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