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Discover your Careers and Employability Service
Careers and Employability 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.
Thinking about a placement year?
Our Placement Preparation Programme is here to give you the tools, confidence and knowledge to navigate the application process. From understanding your options to searching for opportunities, it's the perfect place to start.
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
Access Career Support
You can get online or in-person support throughout your degree and for up to 5 years after you graduate.
Visit our Careers Centre
Rosalind Franklin East, 28 Guildhall Walk, PO1 2DD
Easter Holiday Opening Times:
- Monday 30 March - Friday 17 April:
- Monday-Friday: 1.00pm-4.00pm (Online appointments available between 9.30am-4.00pm)
- Friday 3 April - Tuesday 7 April: Closed
Email us: careers@port.ac.uk
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