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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.
You can currently find the team in the University Library, Portsmouth, Monday-Friday between 9.30am and 4.00pm.
IBM career coaching for our disabled and neurodivergent students
The annual IBM Career Coaching Scheme is back for 2025. Gain valuable insight and confidence from 5x 1-to-1 sessions with an IBM mentor.
Come to our daily drop-in
Got a question about your CV, part-time job search or placements? Don't wait for an appointment. Come to the University Library, Monday-Friday between 1.00pm-4.00pm and speak to our Student Advisers.
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
