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Discover the Careers and Employability Service

Career support while you study and up to 5 years after you graduate

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.

 

Careers and Employability Service

Get support from the University's Careers and Employability Service to explore your career options, get work experience and get into your chosen career.

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Finding graduate jobs and programmes

Find a graduate scheme or graduate job with help from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy.

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MyCareer jobs board

As a student or graduate, you have access to MyCareer – your free pass to hundreds of opportunities.

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Our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy

Find out about our on-campus graduate recruitment service run exclusively for those of you entering your final year of study and graduates of the University.

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CVs and applications

Find out how to increase your chances of getting an interview by writing a strong CV and completing a successful application.

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Interviews and assessment centres

Find out more about preparing for different types of interviews, assessment centres, presentations and psychometric tests.

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Getting into your chosen career

Explore our career guides and advice on getting into your chosen career.

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How to find part-time work

Find out how we support you to find part-time work in Portsmouth while studying, and what you should know about National Insurance and Income Tax.

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Student Startup support

Whether you’re looking to freelance, launch a new business or develop an existing one, the Student StartUp Team can support you.

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