Career Coaches - Careers and Employability

Harvey, Financial Computing

" Make “yes” your default answer to everything. Try and look for that uncomfortable feeling"

Abbey, Psychology

"Make the most of every opportunity thrown at you! University is a great place to find exciting and fun opportunities that boost your employability. Come into the studio to find these!"

Morgan, Biochemistry

"Don’t panic. It can seem overwhelming, but it is absolutely possible to do. Allow yourself to breathe, take your time, and always ask questions if you are stuck."

Isabel, Product Design Engineering

"Say yes to as many opportunities as possible - anything you do/ experience will become a learning experience, so always say yes to more opportunities."

Tia, Master’s International Human Rights Law

"Make the most of every opportunity to network and start doing so early; you never know where it might lead."

Darius, Marketing

"You never know when an opportunity might arise. Get out there, meet new people, and network your way in. Even if it feels scary, do it scared"

Omar, Sociology

"Enjoy it! It’s a privilege to go to university, and although there are times when it may not feel like it, it’s a wonderful opportunity to maximise your talents and skills. While it’s always wise to plan ahead, fixating too rigidly on the future can lead you to forget to enjoy these years."

Hannah, Media and Culture

"Take every opportunity that comes your way – not only will it boost your employability, but it’ll make uni the best years."

Callum, Advanced Aerospace Engineering

"Think about what interests you and how you can make that into a career. Make the most of the opportunities that are presented to you and come into the studio to explore what options you have. Finally, don't take yourself too seriously!"

Ethan, Evolutionary Anthropology

"Attend events and careers fairs, you never know what they can lead to or who you can meet."

Poppy, Psychology

"Take every opportunity; the university offers so much more than just a degree, make the most of it all!"

Raheem,

"Get involved! Join societies, engage in volunteering, visit the career studio, attend university events. Take advantage of all the employability support the university has to offer and, most importantly, network, network, network. These experiences not only enhance your university life, but also help you develop valuable skills and connections for later down the line in your career."

Red, Film Studies and English

"Be open-minded. There’s so many opportunities, you never know where they’ll take you."

Qi Qi, Financial Computing

"Get involved early, try societies, part-time roles, volunteering and insight events. They build confidence, help you meet people from different courses and give you experience to talk about when you apply for internships or graduate jobs."

Carmel, Sociology

"Take advantage of the career studio, there’s so much you can learn to boost your employability that you don’t realise exists! "

Michal, Veterinary Science

"Get involved early! Join societies, take part in events, and try things outside your course. Building networks and experiences now makes you more confident when it comes to applications later."

Ed, Biological Sciences

"To make the most of uni, say yes to everything! Make the most of opportunities and try to get to every social event you can."

Ayesha, Business Management

"Avoid comparing yourself to other students or having preconceived notions or judgments about different career paths. Everyone is different, so every career is valid, so focus on what interests you!"

Visit the Career Studio

Our Career Coaches are trained to help you explore your options, develop new skills, and to support you with every stage of the job application process. Drop in to the Career Studio to meet the team and discover their top tips for starting your employability journey.