FREE CAREERS SUPPORT FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS AFTER GRADUATION
GET career ready.
We aim to give you all you need to succeed in the world of work.
Work-related learning
Our courses are designed to give you a range of transferable skills, so you can show employers you have got what it takes to get started Working environments, such as our Dental Academy and industry-standard newsroom for journalism students, let you develop and practise the skills you will need for your professional career Many courses are accredited, approved or recognised by Professional Statutory Regulatory Bodies – this shows employers you have the specialist knowledge and skills needed for those professions We organise regular visits from employers to give you a head start on your job hunt
FREE CAREERS SUPPORT FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS AFTER GRADUATION
Part-time work
Many students choose to work part-time while they study. Portsmouth is a city with a wide range of part-time jobs and our Careers and Employability Service can help you find part-time work that fits around your commitments. Each year we advertise hundreds of part-time opportunities with a wide range of employers at the University.
Getting you on the career ladder
The Careers and Employability Service can help you develop your abilities and find opportunities to achieve your ambitions. You can access the Service for free for up to five years after you graduate. You will benefit from:
Career planning advice Help to find and apply for graduate jobs through our graduate recruitment consultancy Careers advisers who can provide guidance on professional development Events throughout the year where you can meet employers
Placements with world-leading companies
Over 3,000 students a year engage with businesses and organisations, operating both domestically and globally. So if you are looking to get some incredible work experience during your studies, Portsmouth is your place. Work placement years are available with most undergraduate courses.
Take a look at our unique Connected Degrees ® on page 26 to see how we offer you more choice with your placement than any other UK university.
Placement organisations include:
Citizens Advice Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Microsoft Portsmouth Football Club BAE Systems Bosch IBM Walt Disney UK Airbus Sky Network Rail
Learning on the job
Our dedicated placement team facilitate work experience with local, national and international employers. The contacts you make along with your experiences and achievements ensure your CV makes a great impression, and you might even be invited back for a job after you graduate.
We also provide a range of volunteering opportunities, so you can gain valuable skills and professional experience.
94 % of our graduates are in work and / or further study.
( HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021 / 22)
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