Careers skills
The Careers Centre offers comprehensive support to students at all stages of their journey. Whether you're exploring career ideas, seeking internships, finding local part-time jobs, building your network, completing applications for graduate jobs or further study, or practising for interviews, we are here to help. For more information and to book an appointment, visit the Careers Centre website.
Appointments
Our team is here to assist you with any career-related question, big or small. You don’t need to have a clear career plan before meeting with us, we support students at every stage of their university experience.
We offer a variety of appointments with professionally trained advisers, including:
- Careers Appointments
- CVs, Cover Letters, Applications, and LinkedIn Profiles
- Practice Interviews
- Research Staff Appointments
Appointments can be booked online through Career Connect from 6pm (UK time) the day before. You can choose to meet in person or via Microsoft Teams.
Additionally, you can also discover our latest range of events on CareerConnect, including Careers Fairs, Employer Events, and Insights Days, designed to enhance your career readiness and opportunities.
Saint Connect
Saint Connect allows you to create a professional profile online, exclusively for students, alumni, and friends of the university. This platform enables you to connect with others and join groups in sectors of interest. Register at Saint Connect to start networking today.
Saints Skills Awards
Saints Skills Awards are open to all students, providing an opportunity to develop new skills and articulate them in a mock recruitment drive. These popular awards are available once per semester and come with a badge for your LinkedIn profile and recognition on your academic transcript. For more details, visit the Saints Skills Awards website.
Finding Part-time Jobs
If you are interested in finding a part-time job, check vacancies on Career Connect or the part-time local jobs page. You can also book an appointment with a Careers Adviser to ensure you don't miss out on opportunities that fit around your studies.
Online Resources
To promote accessibility, we offer 24/7 online support through Graduates First to complement our centre and academic school-based services. From aptitude practice tests, video interviews, career sector guides and digital assessments, we have a range of tools and resources to support your career planning and improve your professional skill set.