Vacancies and opportunities

Whatever type of work you are looking for, it is important that you know the best sources of vacancies.

Whether you are seeking part-time jobs or work experience while you study, or you are looking for your first job on graduation, we can recommend the best places to look.  If you want to create your own role through self employment, there are also resources to help you.

If you are an international student there are particular things that you need to know about when job hunting.  

No matter what sort of opportunity you are aiming for, it is also important that you know what your rights are when starting a new job.   

Finding vacancies

The links below describe the best ways to find work depending on the type of opportunity you're looking for.

Graduate Jobs

Find out about graduate jobs and training schemes aimed especially at graduates.

Part time jobs for students

If you'd like to earn some money whilst you study find out how to look for part time work.

Work experience and placements

One of the best ways of boosting your chance to enter a particular profession is through work experience. Find out about more about student and graduate placement schemes as well as other means of getting work experience.   

Volunteering

Voluntary work is crucial for entry into many fields and it is a fantastic way to improve your employability no matter what career you have in mind. Find out more about voluntary work and how you might find an opportunity that you'd enjoy.  

Work overseas

Find out more about the different opportunities available abroad and the organisations that can help if you want to work overseas.

Unadvertised opportunities

Many vacancies and opportunities are never advertised. Learn how to access the hidden job market and to create your own opportunities through speculative applications and networking.  

Self employment

If you'd like to set up your own business or work freelance find out what help and support is in place for those wishing to become self employed.

Employment legislation

Find out what your rights are when starting work with a new employer and about the employment legislation that affects you.  

Working as an international student

If you are an international student and wish to work in the UK while studying or after you graduate, there are some specific things that you need to be aware of. Find out how to promote yourself to UK employers and which companies you may like to target when working in the UK as an international student.