Discover your Careers and Employability Service
Our Careers and Employability Service supports you with finding part-time jobs, career planning, work experience and volunteering, graduate jobs, further study or starting up a business.
Whether you're currently studying at the University of Portsmouth or if you've already graduated, we'll help you with your personal and professional development.
Find us in the University Library
The Careers & Employability Centre is temporarily closed. However, you can find us in the University Library, Portsmouth between 10.00am-4.00pm for 1-1 appointments and career support.
Come and see us for support with your CV, cover letter and placement queries.
Placement Preparation
Are you a first-year undergrad? Thinking about completing a placement or just want to know more? Our Placement Preparation sessions are perfect to give you all the information you need before your second year.
Apply for up to £3,000 in StartUp Funding
You can apply for up to £3,000 from the Student StartUp Team to test an idea or progress your startup to the next stage.
CVs, applications and interviews
CVs, applications and interviews plus support with assessment centres, psychometric tests, portfolios and LinkedIn - all the essentials.
Finding a job
Whether you're looking for part-time work, casual roles or graduate jobs - we've got you covered.
Placements, Volunteering and Internships
Get hands-on industry experience and showcase your knowledge before you graduate.
Career options and guides
Explore our career guides to get an insight into industries, and understand where your skills and interests can take you.
Student Startup support
Whether you're looking to freelance, start a new business or develop an idea, the Student Startup team can support you.
Career events
We run skills workshops, employer sessions and career fairs. Come along to meet new employers and boost your skills.
The Portsmouth Award
Our new award is designed to enhance your self-awareness, build your confidence and prepare you for transitioning from course to career.
International Student Career Guide
More information about working in the UK as an international student.
Graduate Careers
Did you know you can access our support for up to 5 years after you graduate? Visit our graduate careers pages to get dedicated support after you complete your degree.
Further support
Contact Us
We're currently based in University Library:
Cambridge Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2ST
Email us: careers@port.ac.uk
