This article will provide some basic tips on where to look for graduate jobs and will explain how the university’s Careers and Employability Service can support you with this process.

There are two main pathways of getting into graduate employment. These are graduate schemes (usually offered by larger companies) or graduate jobs (usually offered by Small to Medium Enterprises, or SMEs).

There are many advantages to both routes and our expert advisers at the Careers and Employability Service can assist you on which is right for you.

 

Where to find graduate jobs?

Graduate jobs are advertised in a multitude of ways, some of which include:

The Careers and Employability Service can provide you with information and advice on your job search strategy, making sure you are up-to-date with opportunities in your area of interest.

 

How can the Careers and Employability Service help me?

Accountancy and Finance; Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations; Architecture; Art and Illustration; Business and Management; Charity, Not-for-profit and Volunteering; Civil Engineering, Construction and Property; Computer Games Technology; Computing and IT; Criminal Justice; Cyber Security; Digital Media; Engineering and Manufacturing; Entertainment Technology; Environment and Conservation; Fashion; Film; Graphic Design; Hospitality and Tourism; Interior Design; Journalism and Publishing; Languages; Law; Maths; Media; Music; Petroleum Engineering; Photography; Public Sector; Recruitment and HR; Retail and Sales; Scientific Research, Analysis and Support; Sport and Leisure Management; Teaching; Television and Radio Broadcasting; Theatre Careers and Performance Arts; Transport and Logistics; Working with Children and Young People

 

How can I get in contact for more information and advice?

The Careers and Employability Service has a dedicated team of friendly, experienced advisers on hand to talk to you. You can find out more about the support available from the Careers and Employability Service, access a wide range of information and advice and find out how to contact us by visiting our website at www.port.ac.uk/careers

  • MyCareer Jobs Board

    • Employers post graduate opportunities on our Jobs Board - MyCareer. You will be able to find a range of jobs across different sectors and locations. Go to your 'My Profile' section to update your email alerts and settings for the type of jobs you are looking for.

  • Graduate Recruitment Consultancy

    • Our in-house agency, run by the University of Portsmouth, the Graduate Recruitment Consultancy is exclusively for University of Portsmouth students and graduates. Our specialist staff work with you to find the right career path. Upload your CV to sign up

  • Events

    • The Careers and Employability Service organises a wide variety of events, from direct and engaging events with employers to large events with hundreds of employers and experts on hand to advise you.

  • Careers Advice

    • Unsure of your career plan? Struggling with an application? Just want useful tips or advice for interviews? You can talk to one of our team, visit our website to find out how to access careers advice.

  • Resources

    • Our careers experts have put together a massive selection of resources on CV writing, applications, career planning, career guides and much more to help you kick-start your future, available on the Careers and Employability Service website. Resources include sector specific career guides including;

 

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