Careers and graduate employability advice

One of the key reasons why students go to university is to help them with their future careers. But is it better to join a graduate scheme at a company or to go straight into an entry-level job?

As the popularity of microcredentials continues to grow, we look at what they are and what they can do for students and professionals who are considering upskilling in their chosen industry

When applying to a large company, students should research what the recruitment process will involve and tailor their application to align with the business’ values

Vivian Lai, an entrepreneur and recent graduate, shares her tips for fellow female business founders ahead of International Women’s Day

When looking for a job it’s important to find something that you are both interested in and will enjoy. Here are some tips from Imperial College’s deputy director of careers, Richard Carruthers, on how to find a career that aligns with your values

Three entrepreneurs share the resources and advice that any university student planning to start a business will find valuable

Should I switch courses? What will I tell employers? Two graduate careers experts talk changing career aspirations

Three students reflect on their experiences taking different leadership roles at a Canadian university 

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

UK universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

US universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

Universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

French universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

Australian universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

Canadian universities producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

Universities in the Netherlands producing the most employable graduates have been ranked by companies around the world in the Global University Employability Ranking 2021

Hiring managers from Jaguar Land Rover, PWC and Siemens share the main qualities and skills they look for when hiring graduates and undergraduate students

Careers experts share five things you can do beyond your degree at university to make you more employable

Hunting for a job takes up a lot of time and energy and can feel futile when it doesn't lead anywhere. Recent graduate Holly Seglah shares some tips that have helped her to keep going when it felt like all she was receiving was rejections

Employers from top companies around the world share the key skills they think all students should learn to excel in their careers

Students will often hear the phrase ‘transferable skills’ when speaking to a careers adviser, but what does it mean? Richard Carruthers, deputy director of the careers service at Imperial College London, explains

All university students should start thinking about employability at the start of their courses, not the end. Here are some tips on how to ensure you start preparing for a career early

Entrepreneurship is becoming more and more of an option for students who are struggling to find more traditional jobs

What are the best ways to build and maintain a network? Here are some top tips from graduate careers experts

Make sure that you are prepared for any job interview with this handy guide to the most common questions you might be asked and how to answer them 

Unsure about whether to look for an internship? Here’s how a virtual internship could help you build vital skills for success in the workplace

Ensuring that you remain curious and continue to learn long after you leave university is one of the most useful skills students can acquire

Trying to find a job throughout the pandemic has been a challenge for many students, so here are some tips on how to boost your career prospects

Although the future is still very uncertain, there are a few things that you can do right now to start preparing for life after university

Adeayo Sotayo chose to study in the UK due to its reputation as a country for high-quality education. Since graduating he has gone on to a successful engineering career

If you want to pursue a career in finance, it’s worth looking outside London to see if there may be better opportunities, write three postgraduate students

It might seem as though it's impossible to find a job right now, but recent graduate Mariia Kogan shares some tips that helped her to land a job she loves 

International PhD student Adeayo Sotayo shares why it can be tricky for international PhD students to find jobs in the UK, as well as some tips on how he managed it 

Students from the University of Reading highlight the key things that the university is doing to encourage careers prospects

Reona’s latest blog looks at how international students can prepare for their careers even if graduation is still some time away

A six-year-old, a nine-year-old and a 17-year-old explain why they want to go to university in this short video

A Santander Universities scholarship was crucial for Maria to move to London to attend university and ultimately end up in her dream job 

A managing partner for talent at a leading multinational company shares her advice for job-seeking students and graduates

A new ranking explores which cities have the highest concentration of top universities in digital and tech education 

University of Sussex engineering student Abigail Berhane has undertaken several internships to boost her employability but realises that it’s also important to strike a better work-life balance 

Physics student Libby Moxon explains how her placement and degree are helping to find a solution to the global energy crisis

The London Venture Crawl provided more than 200 university students in London with the opportunity to learn about the different business opportunities in the city

Entrepreneurship is essential preparation for graduates to tackle society’s most pressing issues.

Co-founder of ApplyBoard Meti Basiri shares his experiences of being an international student in Canada and how it inspired him to set up ApplyBoard 

Two students who received funding from the Santander Entrepreneurship Awards share the inspiration behind their businesses and how they set them up 

Being a university student can be the ideal time to start your own company – as long as you’re prepared to make the sacrifices, writes University of Sussex student Hlanganiso Matangaidze