General Support

Employability

The UWS Careers Service are a team of dedicated and qualified careers professionals providing an engaging, innovative and tailored service to all our students. We are a member of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) and hold the AGCAS Quality Standard.

Our aim is to empower our students to develop their potential and make confident, informed decisions about their future.

Visit our UWS Careers & Academic Skills Website

All current students are automatically registered with the UWS Careers & Academic Skills Website where you will find a wide variety of career development resources, including the key resources linked to below. This is also where you will find our online calendar for booking appointments and events.

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Make an Appointment with our Careers Advisors

We provide a one-to-one appointment service for students and recent graduates. Our professionally qualified Careers Advisers provide support for any career related issues and questions you may have.

We will offer impartial information, advice and guidance, provide accurate and up-to-date information, personalised support on your job applications and interviews, and more.

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Key Careers Resources

Self-awareness resources - to help you understand your skills, values, motivations, and interests
Explore your options – various resources to help you explore your career options
Career planning and decision making – to help you establish career goals and decide on the next steps to get there
Develop your employability – support to help you gain the experience and skills employers are looking for
Job searching – knowing where and how to look for job opportunities is key to a successful job search
CVs and Job Applications – support for developing your CV, writing cover letters, and completing job application forms
Preparing for interviews and other recruitment processes – tips for preparation, an interview simulator and practice aptitude/psychometric tests
Careers Guide for International Students – information on working in the UK during and after your studies, and tips for launching your career in your home country if that is your plan.
Specific information for students with a disability or other protected characteristics

(Note that the links provided above are for the Student Careers & Academic Skills Website. The Careers Website for Alumni also has resources covering these topics.)

To contact or for further information on what UWS careers services can do for you, click here.