The Careers Service supports our taught masters (includes MA, MSc, MRes etc), postgraduate diploma and certificate students with specialist careers staff with extensive experience of working with postgraduates.
We develop resources and run events aimed specifically at postgraduates, recognising that your experience and career ambitions are different from our undergraduates.
Whether you’re just starting out, are an experienced professional or a career changer, we have the resources and people to help you manage and develop your career.
Welcome - or welcome back! Nana Agyeman, Postgraduate Officer at the Students' Union, and Elizabeth Wilkinson from the Careers Service tell you how to make the most of this year in just two and a half minutes.
If you haven't yet seen the Careers Service welcome page for taught postgraduates, don't miss out on:
Congratulations! Find out how we can continue to support you and help you take your next step with Nana Agyeman, Postgraduate Officer at the Students' Union, and Elizabeth Wilkinson from the Careers Service.
You’re on an intensive programme, and a lot of employer and postgraduate recruitment activities take place in the autumn, often shortly after you start. Let us help you navigate your way through.
The job market in 2020/2021
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Taught postgraduates: which jobs should I consider?
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The recruitment year for taught postgraduates
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How can you really make your taught postgraduate programme work for your career, wherever you want to go next?
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Making the most of your taught postgraduate study
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As busy postgraduates, we know that thinking about your career often has to fit into odd hours to suit your schedule. Therefore we've focused on making as much support as possible both self-service and available 24:7.
You can join us by attending our postgrad careers talks - or watch afterwards at a time to suit you. Topics include:
Join in the wide range of sessions open to any student, including employer webinars, careers fairs, our "Meet the Professionals" alumni panels and career skills sessions to boost your professional profile, including our LinkedIn workshops (very popular with our postgraduates).
Many of our events, particularly those including employers and alumni, run only once a year - keep track of what's on when so you don't miss out. Find out more with:
Look out for regular postgraduate careers tips with our monthly careers newsletters, specifically for taught postgraduates. Keep up with our blog and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Weibo) with articles, news and tips for all students.
