Once you are settled in the UK and have started your studies don't forget to keep focusing on your career plans! There are a range of experiences available to you through our Work Experience Opportunities. Taking part in these will help to build your CV and make your applications stronger. Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise also offers a range of advice and guidance opportunities to help you with your career planning and applications.
Where to get advice:
- Visit our Ask the Adviser service and speak to an adviser who will be happy to discuss your career plans with you.
- Find general information regarding Visas and working in the UK on our Student Services site. You can also use their Drop-in Service in Building 37 for advice on any more specific queries you may have on this topic.
- For English Language support, the University provides term-time courses which cover presentation skills, everyday English and academic writing.
Available opportunities:
- Our Year in Employment Placements will allow you to complete a work placement between years 2 and 3 as part of your degree (subject to the eligibility of your course), helping you to develop work based skills and graduate with Year in Employment on your degree transcript.
- Our Student Innovation Projects are an opportunity to gain experience of working on real life business issues from businesses in the local area as part of a team.
- You can apply to take up a UoS Internship which offers paid opportunities to enhance your CV.
- You will also be eligible to apply for our Career Mentoring Programme which matches you with a professional mentor, allowing you to gain knowledge and experience to help you navigate the job market.
- You can join our E-Mentoring platform , an online platform helping you connect with alumni in the UK and around the world.
The Year in Employment experience definitely had a significant impact on me. Choosing to study in the UK was a huge challenge, yet I must say that starting off my career here was even more vital and inspiring!