Who we are
Whether you're looking for a part-time job while you study, wondering what career would suit you, or want to improve your transferable skills, the Careers and Employability Service can help.
We work with hundreds of employers to provide you with a variety of opportunities to work and develop new skills – from part-time work and work placements to volunteering, networking events and graduate opportunities.
For more information on who we are and what we do, download our Statement of Service:
How we can help
We offer a range of services, guidance and advice on all things careers and employability related, with full details to be found among the Careers and employability pages.
Here are some examples of the areas we can help you with:
- looking for jobs, including part-time work on campus
- finding work experience and placements
- attending careers fairs, networking sessions and other events
- writing CVs and drafting job applications
- preparing for interviews and psychometric tests
- finding volunteering opportunities
- getting mentoring
- choosing a career path
One-to-one guidance and advice
We offer 20-minute consultations with a Careers Consultant which give you the opportunity to obtain feedback and advice on CVs, application forms, interviews and other career concerns.
If you would like in-depth advice on improving your employability, exploring career paths, finding work or seeing what opportunities are available, you can book up to four 45-minute consultations with a Careers Consultant per year (4 in any 365 day period).
After you graduate
When you graduate, you can keep accessing our services, support and resources for a further three years, these include:
- career guidance
- advice on CVs and applications, and interview coaching
- our online job vacancy listing (for 18 months after graduation)
- employer presentations and workshops
- free careers information booklets
Find out more about the opportunities available on our Early careers support for graduates page.
Engage
Our online careers hub, Engage, is where to go for jobs listings and information about placements, volunteering, careers fairs, networking events and more.
Visit us
Our Employability Hubs
Please note: We are currently offering blended service delivery, and most of our services are delivered online.
You can contact us by email on [email protected].
If you have a pre-booked appointment at Marylebone, please come to the Library and Student Centre on the ground floor of Marylebone Campus.
If you have a pre-booked appointment at Harrow Campus, you'll find us in Room AG 26 on campus.
If you have a pre-booked appointment at Cavendish Campus, you'll find us at the Employability Hub on the ground floor.
Opening times
We are open to respond to online queries at the following times:
- Monday: 9.30am-4.30pm
- Tuesday: 9.30-4.30pm
- Wednesday: 9.30am-4.30pm
- Thursday: 9.30am-4.30pm
- Friday: 9.30am-4.30pm
Accessibility
Our rooms at Marylebone and Harrow Campus are both accessible by wheelchair. Enlarged photocopies of information can be provided, on request, at no extra charge.
If you need additional support while attending an appointment with us, please let us know and we'll endeavour to meet your requirements.
Careers blog
For tips on all things careers and employability related, we also recommend checking out our Careers and Employability Service Blog.
Give us your feedback
We're committed to providing a focused, consistent, credible and continuously improving range of services and so we welcome feedback from everyone.
You may send us your feedback by emailing us at [email protected]. Your feedback will be forwarded to the relevant manager.