IBM career coaching for our disabled and neurodivergent students
The IBM Career Coaching Scheme is back for 2025, offering disabled and neurodivergent students a chance to develop their skills and career confidence. Through five personalised 1-to-1 mentoring sessions with an IBM professional, you'll gain valuable industry insights, tailored advice, and support to help you plan your next steps.
Whether you're exploring career options or preparing for applications this programme offers practical guidance to help you succeed.
Learn more about the IBM Career Coaching Scheme
Part-time Jobs
To check out the full range of roles, head to MyCareer.
- International Student Ambassadors | On Campus | Portsmouth | £12.63 per hour
- Seasonal Front of House Team Member at Queens Hotel | Portsmouth | National Minimum Wage
- Seasonal Sales Associate at REISS | Portsmouth | National Minimum Wage
- Sports Facilitator at Visosport | Portsmouth | £35 per session (60-90 minutes)
- Casual Community Fieldworkers | Portsmouth | £Competitive
- Street Furniture Assembly Assistant | Portsmouth | £Competitive
Get your application and CV checked at our daily drop-in
Applying to a part-time role? Don't forget to drop by the University Library Monday-Friday between 1.00pm-4.00pm to get your CV checked with our Student Advice team.
Placement roles
Whether you're searching for a placement role or need help with your applications, we're here to provide all the expertise you need. Below are just some of the vacancies available for a placement year in 2026/27:
- Various Placements at Menzies | London and Cardiff | 12 months | £25,000
- Undergraduate Placement Student (DMPK) | Cambridge | 12 months | £23,000
- GSS Placement Year | Nationwide | 12 months | £23,538
- Marketing and Social Media Support Intern | Essex | 12 months | £Competitive
- Customer Insights and Complaints Analyst | Farnborough | 13 months | £25,300
Join our Placement Clubs
Twice a week, you can join your friends, previous placement students and Placement Advisers to search for roles in a relaxed environment. Drop in anytime between 11.00am-1.00pm and work at your own pace.
Careers Events
- International Students: Building Skills and Experience | Tuesday 4 November, 11am-12pm | Online
- CVs and Cover Letters That Get You Noticed | Wednesday 5 November, 1.30pm-2.30pm | Online
- Fast Track to The Portsmouth Award as a Placement Returner | Wednesday 5 November, 2pm-3pm | Online
- LinkedIn Essentials | Friday 7 November, 1pm-2pm | Online
Find all career events on the MyCareer Calendar
Volunteering
Give back to your community while gaining valuable skills for your CV. Here are just a few of the volunteering opportunities available through MyCareer:
- Sustainable Charity Events Support Volunteer - Sustainable Conservation Trust
- Social Media Co-ordinator Volunteer - Portchester Community Association
- Music Tutor Volunteer - The Roberts Centre
- Animation and Content Creation Volunteer - Society of St James
- Volunteer Buddy - Spark Community Space
Graduate Jobs
- NPFDU FOI Referral Officer and Trainer | Fareham | £35,526-£37,692
- Direct Entry Detective Constable Programme | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | £30,000-£35,000
- ACRO Senior Development Officer | Fareham | £35,526-£37,692
- Graduate Electrification Engineer | Scotland | £30,000-£35,000
- Programmer I | Various locations | £25,000-£30,000
Are you a final-year student or recent graduate? Register with the Graduate Recruitment Consultancy
If you are a final-year undergraduate student interested in securing a graduate-level role in Portsmouth or the surrounding areas, you can register with our free Graduate Recruitment Consultancy service run by university staff. If you are a Master's student, you need to register here.
The recruitment team is on hand to offer support with interviews and feedback and help source jobs on your behalf. Some of the roles they work with do not get advertised anywhere else!
MyCareer is your portal to paid work, volunteering, events, 1:1 career support and more.
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If you're having issues accessing MyCareer please get in touch with us by visiting the Careers and Employability Centre, calling us on 023 9284 2684, or emailing careers@port.ac.uk.
Accessing MyCareer
If you're having issues accessing MyCareer please get in touch with us by visiting the Careers and Employability Centre, calling us on 023 9284 2684, or emailing careers@port.ac.uk.