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Careers and employability

CAREER MENTORING SCHEME

How is this affected by coronavirus?

For the latest information, please refer to the university's coronavirus web page. *These provisions may change.

Career development

Careers Centre staff can help students to improve their CV and give advice on finding work experience, writing job applications, preparing for interviews and options after graduation, including further study.

Careers events

Hundreds of events run each year to help students gain an understanding of the opportunities available. Students can learn what recruiters do, who they are looking to recruit and what different industries are like.

Exclusive opportunities

The Careers Centre team works with local, national and international employers. There are exclusive graduate job, work experience and funded postgraduate opportunities on its searchable job site.

Careers support

Careers support continues after graduation. Alumni can access individual support, exclusive vacancies and events aimed at supporting graduates.

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Extracurricular and co-curricular activities

SKILLS AWARDS / CERTIFICATION

How is this affected by coronavirus?

For the latest information, please refer to the university's coronavirus web page. *These provisions may change.

Enterprise-related discovery modules help students to develop transferable skills such as commercial awareness and leadership.
Leeds University Union runs enterprise-focused student societies where students can develop skills and get practical experience.
Spark, the university's business start-up service, can help students develop their ideas into a viable business.
Students can apply for an Enterprise Scholarship to help with business, training and transport costs.

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Volunteer and placement opportunities

PLACEMENTS PAID OPPORTUNITIES PLACEMENT SUPPORT STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

How is this affected by coronavirus?

A variety of volunteering, placement and internship opportunities are advertised. These may include virtual or remote roles, as well in person where appropriate. Support is available for all students undertaking these activities. *These provisions may change.

Most courses give students the opportunity to study abroad or do a work placement.
Students have volunteering opportunities in the UK and abroad and can join one of the union's volunteering societies.
The Careers Centre advertises a range of work experience, internships and placements in the UK and abroad on MyCareer.

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