Job hunting toolkit

This toolkit brings together the information you need as you begin finding jobs, applying for them and dealing with job offers.

Finding jobs

Myth busting - understand more about popular myths around job hunting and how Careers and Placements can help.
Graduate job options - learn about the difference between graduate schemes, graduate jobs and entry-level jobs on our Graduate Jobs page.
Where to find jobs:
- Graduate jobs
- Working while you study
Using recruitment agencies - understand how recruitment agencies work and when/how you should use them.

Understanding job adverts - learn what employers put in their job adverts and what they actually mean.
When to apply - learn about timescales for applying for different types of jobs.
CVs, applications, interviews and assessment centres - resources and advice for applying and interviewing, including considerations about use of AI.
Dealing with job offers and rejections - advice on how to respond to a job offer and what to do if you keep getting rejections.

Working abroad - advice for job hunting outside the UK.
Advice for international students - information about working in the UK or at home after graduation.
Talk to us - find out about our appointments and the other ways we can help you.