Improving your employability

Develop your self-awareness

Westminster Employability Award

An employability achievement award supporting your career development and formally recognising the extra-curricular activities you complete during your time at the University of Westminster.

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Graduate attributes and potential.ly

Take control of your personal growth and development with Potential.ly, an online tool that helps you explore your strengths, preferences and competencies.

Read moreGo to Graduate attributes and potential.ly page

One-to-one advice

These advice sessions give you the opportunity to obtain feedback and advice on CVs, application forms, interviews and other career concerns.

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Learn new skills

Virtual Skills Academy

The Virtual Skills Academy is a series of seminars and workshops designed by industry professionals, employers and specialist speakers investing their time to help you stand out from the crowd.

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University-wide electives

Westminster Plus Electives are credit-bearing modules that will provide you with the opportunity to expand your professional skills and career development.

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LinkedIn Learning

Westminster students have access to thousands of online courses across a wide range of topics including business, computer science, design and photography.

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Get experience

Work experience and placements

Work experience is a very useful way of gaining relevant, professional experience and knowledge of a particular industry, as well as potential references, and can greatly improve your employability.

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Student Volunteering Service

Each year, hundreds of Westminster students volunteer to support charitable causes that matter to them. If you’re interested in volunteering in some way, the Student Volunteering Service is here to help you.

Read moreGo to Student Volunteering Service page

Working on campus

Working on campus is a great way to earn extra cash whilst you study, gain skills and experience, expand your professional network and improve your employability.

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Learn a language

Enhance your employability and career progression prospects by learning a new language or developing one of your current languages, have a look at the University's open language programme, Polylang.

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Make yourself more employable - Think Polylang

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate study can lead to a variety of qualifications and can help you advance or change your career. 

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Record your achievements


The Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) is a formal degree transcript that provides a full record of your university achievements, including both academic and extra-curricular learning and experience.

Read moreGo to Research skills page

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