Welcome to the Careers Service
What we do
For Students & Graduates (up to 2 years after graduating)
- one-to-one careers guidance by appointment or drop in - contact your campus for more information
- interview techniques
- job applications
- CV advice
- mock interviews
- employability workshops
- online vacancies
- employer events
- takeaway materials
- virtual careers library
- information and advice by email
- vacancy advertising
- employer presentations
- recruitment visits
- raising your profile
- advice on building employability skills into teaching
- assistance with the delivery of career related material
- class career talks
- provide information on Student Destinations
For Employers
(Click on Employers on the main menu for more details)
For University Staff
(Click on University Staff on the main menu for more details)
visit our Virtual careers library:
for all your careers information needs
Visit our online careers resource library for information and advice on the following:
- Career Planning
- Looking for Work
- Applying for Work
- Further Study
- International Students
- Working Abroad
- Setting up your own business
- Career Options with your Subject
- Types of Jobs
News and Events:
graduate job market news
Recent media reporting about graduate jobs has been fairly negative, however some of this is misleading. Click here for more.
uws students secure top international placements
With the help of the Careers Service three of our students have secured placements with leading global companies as part of the Saltire Foundation’s prestigious Internship Programme.
Click here for the full story!
Daily Express article on the above.
More entry level positions offer hope for new graduates, but competition is getting tougher, reports Martin Birchall - As reported in The Times 13th Jan 2010 - Or download the full Report from High Fliers Research
upcoming closing dates for graduate schemes
Many Graduate Schemes have early closing dates! Don't miss out! Check out the Target Jobs website for more info.
Also check out our Events and Workshops listings