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Get career-ready from day one

We don't just prepare you for the world; we connect you to it. With tailored support, global job search platforms, and direct access to employers and innovators, we’ll help you take your next step with confidence from day one.

Throughout your studies and up to four years after you graduate, you'll have access to our expert guidance – from refining your CV and applications, to developing your practical skills through our workshops and career support services.

Our digital tools, including My Career Portal and GoinGlobal, provide easy access to opportunities and insights, helping you understand the job market and plan your next move.

You’ll have plenty of chances to meet employers, entrepreneurs and alumni from our 10,000+ employer network, with events designed to help you build the professional connections that can open doors to your future. For our international students, you'll also receive tailored support to understand UK workplaces and explore global career pathways.

We understand the frequent changes and challenges within the job market, so whatever your ambition, we’ll help you get there.

Careers events and workshops

Our careers events are designed to help you build confidence and develop key skills. Whether you're looking for help with CV writing and interview prep, or you want to meet prospective employers and find a job, we’ve got an event to support you.

Throughout your time at Herts, events like our graduate and placements fair can connect you with employers offering full-time roles and year-long placements, while international career weeks focus on helping you find work here in the UK.

Our Assessment Centre Experience gives selected second-year students a realistic taste of what it’s like to pursue a new job, from interviews and group tasks to personalised feedback from assessors.

And because we know that a great network can often be the launchpad to an exciting career or getting your start-up business off the ground, we offer a range of events to help improve your networking skills. You’ll also benefit from our employer insight days, pop-up events, and skills workshops to help your career-planning skills shine, and make your future come to life.

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Support to shape your future with confidence

At Herts, we’ll help you identify and develop your strengths and explore your options to achieve your career goals. We offer tailored guidance and support throughout your journey with us, which continues for up to four years after graduation.

It can be difficult to decide which career path to take, so it’s important to know where your skills and interests lie. Our Career Development Consultants work closely with you to help identify your goals and career pathways. They provide one-to-one guidance and tools to help you build the skills and confidence you need. If face-to-face support isn’t for you, My Career Portal offers a digital doorway into your career pathway development, it’s packed full of resources to support your career, at every stage of your journey.

Once you know where you want to head, we’ll help you find opportunities to get you there. Our online portal lists hundreds of placements, internships, part-time roles, and graduate jobs each year. You’ll also discover volunteering and mentoring options to expand your experience. We have over 10,000 employer connections, including many of our alumni entrepreneurs, which helps open doors.

You can access personalised feedback on job applications and mock interviews to help you land the job you want. Whether for a job during your studies or after, we’re with you every step of the way.

And our support doesn’t end at graduation. Wherever you end up in the world, you’ll still have access to the same resources for up to four years. Explore more about how we can support you as a graduate to take the next step in your global career.

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Career services for international students

Studying abroad often brings exciting opportunities and unique challenges. At Herts, we provide our international students with tailored careers support, helping you navigate the UK job market and explore global opportunities.

From the moment you join Herts, we’ll help you feel confident about your career journey here in the UK. Before you even start your studies, our pre-entry sessions introduce you to the UK job market, work regulations, and visa requirements. Once you arrive, you can access additional support to navigate the UK job market and build your employability skills.

We have dedicated platforms, including Student Circus and GoinGlobal, to connect you to global opportunities for your career. You’ll find job listings worldwide, country specific career guides, and advice to explore professional pathways in the UK. Student Circus also features many employers who can potentially sponsor a working visa, which is ideal if you’re looking to work in the UK after graduation or during a placement.

Throughout your studies, our Careers & Employment Team is here to guide you with one-to-one advice and personalised support to help you through your journey with us.