Careers and job platforms
There are many external websites and job boards that can help you find internships, placements, graduate jobs and entry-level opportunities. It is often worth using more than one platform, as different employers advertise in different places.
Handshake: University of Liverpool students can use Handshake to search for jobs, internships, placements and graduate opportunities, alongside careers events and University careers resources.
Prospects: Prospects is more than just a jobs site, it's a comprehensive resource for graduate careers. There's a tool to match your skills and personality to 400+ job profiles. The website also features a job board with a wide range of graduate opportunities across various industries. They also offer career advice, CV templates, and information on postgraduate study options.
Higherin: Search and apply for placements, internships, and graduate jobs. A platform designed for university students. Use the filters to narrow down your search and quickly apply for roles. The Higherin platform also includes student reviews, insider advice and application tools.
Milkround: Milkround is one of the leading UK graduate jobs boards that can help you prepare and find your dream internship, placement, or graduate job. It features a variety of job listings, internships, and graduate schemes across different sectors. The website also has lots of resources including the ultimate guide to writing the best CV, industry guides, and top tips to do well at job interviews.
TARGETjobs: You'll find a wide range of graduate job opportunities, internships, and placements across multiple industries on TARGETjobs. The site also provides career advice, industry insights, and employer profiles to help you make informed decisions. Whether you're looking for careers advice from industry experts, or graduate jobs & schemes, internships and events from leading employers - launch your career with targetjobs.
Gradcracker: Gradcracker is the UK's careers website for STEM students. It is where leading employers attract candidates for their degree apprenticeship, placement and graduate roles. You can also access The Gradcracker Toolkit which is designed to help you get your career of to the right start and introduce you to many of the industry sectors that you could work in, as well as some of the companies you could work for. Printed copies of this are available in the Career Studio.
Indeed: Indeed is a popular job search engine that aggregates job listings from various sources. It has a specific section dedicated to graduate jobs, allowing you to filter search results based on your preferences and location.
LinkedIn: LinkedIn combines professional networking with job searching. You can search and save vacancies, follow employers, research organisations and connect with professionals and alumni. Your LinkedIn profile can also help employers and recruiters discover you. If you would like support improving your profile, our Career Coaches can help.
Looking for visa-sponsored opportunities?
Student Circus: If you’re an international student looking for opportunities in the UK, Student Circus can help make your search more focused.
The platform brings together visa-sponsored graduate jobs, internships, placements and graduate schemes from employers interested in recruiting international students. This means you can spend more time exploring relevant opportunities rather than searching through vacancies that may not suit your visa requirements.
Access Student Circus for free by registering at liverpool.studentcircus.com using your University email address. University of Liverpool graduates can also request access using a personal email address. Contact careers@liverpool.ac.uk with your name, course and student ID number and the team can help set this up.
Explore virtual work experience
Forage: Forage creates free, self-paced virtual Job Simulations created by employers. Virtual work experience can help you explore careers, understand employers and build examples for applications and interviews.
Springpod: Springpod offers virtual work experience and career simulations designed with employers.
University of Liverpool students and graduates can access selected experiences through Handshake when applications are open. Complete realistic tasks, develop practical skills and earn certificates.
Choose an employer, industry or career area and complete realistic tasks based on real roles. There is no application process, so you can start when it suits you.
Before you apply
Finding an opportunity is only the first step. Before submitting an application, make sure your CV, cover letter or application is tailored to the role and employer.
You can find more support here or drop-in to the Career Studio to speak to the team.
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