Careers support for researchers

Access a range of careers information, guidance and one to one careers advice.

There is one Careers and Employment Office located on each campus.

Services provided include:

  • Support for CVs
  • Review of job applications
  • Careers events
  • Networking opportunities with employers and alumni
  • Mock interviews
  • Electronic and printed materials

Resources aimed at research students have been integrated into the main sections of the Jobs & Careers area of StudyNet; key ones are:

  • A beginners guide to research
  • Valuing research staff
  • Career planning for PhD researchers
  • Targeting the postgraduate and researcher market
  • AGCAS guide to University researchers and the job market
  • What do researchers do?
  • What do researchers do (career profiles)
  • Recruiting researchers: survey of employer practice 2009