About Careers and Placements
With you every step of the way.
Careers and Placements are committed to supporting you whatever stage of your career journey you're at, current student or alumni.
Our services cover four areas to meet all of your career needs:
- Information, advice and support
- Skills and development
- Events and networking
- Gaining experience
Our commitment to you
You can expect:
- A high quality and professional service from welcoming and trained staff
- Up to date online information on occupations, employers and further study
- Impartial and confidential careers guidance, focused on you
- Opportunities to meet employers and build on skills/experience/knowledge
- Support to help you make sense of your skills and develop your employability
- If you contact us and need a reply, we'll get back to you within five working days
Related links
Handshake careers platform to find jobs, book appointments and message us
Using Handshake - a guide to get you started
We are open online 24/7.
During each semester, our building is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm (closed on public holidays). Online queries are handled 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Careers appointments
Appointment times vary, but run Monday to Friday during semesters, in person or online.
See our Appointments page for more information. Book via Handshake.
Careers drop-in sessions are also available Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12pm during semesters. No appointment needed.
Vacations
Our building is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm (closed on public holidays). Additional closures may be necessary for other reasons, such as staff training.
Christmas vacation 2024 (Monday 16 December to Friday 3 January)
The Careers and Placements Building will be closed for the whole vacation.
Emails and Handshake messages will be answered between Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December and Thursday 2 to Friday 3 January.
There are no appointments, CV reviews or enquiry service available 25 December to 1 January, as the University is closed during this period. Enquiries will be answered from 2 January.
Related links
Handshake careers platform to find jobs, book appointments and message us
Using Handshake - a guide to get you started