Careers advice

Looking for careers advice and support to get ready for the next stage in your career journey? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you are just considering your options or are ready to apply, we have something to help you take the next steps in your career journey and become UNSTOPPABLE.

Exploring your career

No matter which stage of your career journey you are at, the Student Employability team has guidance and resources to help you progress with your employability journey. 

Our online support will help you to: 

Get started

Start thinking about what you want to do next when you leave university. It’s normal not to have a career plan mapped out whilst you are student. Here are some ideas to get you started with deciding what you want to do next!

 Getting started on your career thinking – guidance booklet

Explore career options related to your degree

Many recruiters don’t ask for a specific degree when hiring university graduates. However, if you do want a role related to your degree, you can find more information about your specific field:

Exploring your career options guidance booklet – subject specific resources

Make a job search strategy

Once you have decided what kind of opportunity you are looking for, whether that's work experience, a part-time job, or a full-time role after university, the next step is figuring out where to find opportunities. Here are some tips for finding advertised roles, using recruitment agencies and building a network to find opportunities not publicly advertised.

Searching for opportunities – guidance booklet

Make a great job application

We’ve got lots of advice for making a great application, including guidance for writing effective CVs and cover letters, effective vocabulary for CVs and job applications, and guidance for application forms.

Preparing to apply – guidance booklet

Succeed in job interviews and other selection activities

Once you have made your initial application, we have plenty of advice for the next stages of the application process, including guidance for navigating psychometric tests, interviews, and assessment centres.

The selection process – guidance booklet

Careers advice and support for students with disabilities

You can find links here to organisations that offer employment support for neurodiverse students (for example, students with dyslexia, autism, or ADHD), and students with disabilities.

Useful careers resources for students with disabilities – guidance booklet

You can follow this link for further support with Disability and Neuroinclusion at Surrey.

Careers advice and support for students from Black or Asian heritage

Many organisations offer specific advice and opportunities for students from Black or Asian heritage backgrounds.

Useful careers resources for Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage students – guidance booklet

Specific advice for international students:

Have a look at our employability resources to support international students.

Guidance for International Students: presenting your qualifications to employers 

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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