Careers and employability

Writing a CV is the first step in most application processes.  Read our guide to writing your CV and see your options for getting your CV reviewed.

Careers Consultants can help you think about your strengths and interests, which options are best for you, how to make yourself a stand-out candidate and how to get experience.  They can also help you prepare for interviews.

Book an appointment with a Careers Consultant.

Many employers use psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. Read our guide to psychometric tests and find out where you can practice online.

Find out about psychometric tests.

We offer workshops on topics including: career decision making, understanding recruitment and selection processes, commercial awareness, networking, succeeding at interviews and assessment centres, engaging with employers and making successful applications.

You can attend live workshops or view our workshop recordings in your own time.

Every year we have a range of employers visit City to attend our fairs, panel events and skills workshops. Hear directly from employers about what it's like to work in their fields, what they’re looking for in their recruits and how you can stand out.

Find out more about our upcoming events.

Our Pledge to support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Students

The Careers and Employability team want to let you know about the support available to you as a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) student. We run a number of events that will support you in your career plans.

We encourage you to attend the events that you are most interested in, as well as events that are aimed towards BAME students. You can learn crucial employability skills and find out more about career options.

Find out more about our pledge to BAME students.

City offers a range of global opportunities for students; from short-term activities abroad with a duration of one to six weeks, to exchange programmes lasting a term or year.

For many of our opportunities, generous funding is available to support the costs of travelling and living abroad, and flexible options mean there is an opportunity to suit everyone.

Studying or working abroad is a great way to expand your Career prospects by developing key intercultural competence and communication skills, building your international network, and getting a new perspective on your subject.

Travel abroad from one to four weeks

Opportunities are on offer to travel abroad during the summer from as little as one-week in duration, including a number of fully funded options.

Read more about Summer Abroad Programmes

Complete an international exchange programme

City offers many opportunities to complete a term or year abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Eligibility depends on your programme and year of study.

For more information visit the Moodle page for your School below.

School of Policy and Global Affairs / Communications and Creativity

Contact: spga-scc-outgoing@city.ac.uk

Psychology

psych@city.ac.uk

City Law School

Contact: law.exchanges@city.ac.uk

Bayes Business School

Contact: bayes-ug-outgoing@city.ac.uk

For further information contact us:

Information Sessions: register via Careers Hub.

Appointments: register via Careers Hub.

Email: goglobal@city.ac.uk

CareersHub lists hundreds of graduate jobs, internships and placements that you can apply for.

Some programmes offer a year-long placement undertaken during your third year. This can increase your opportunities, your confidence, your knowledge and enhance your chances of securing a job after graduation.

If you would like to do a year-long placement, speak to the placements team in your school, but also review the placement opportunities available on CareersHub by clicking below.

Search jobs, placements and internships.

Getting involved with extracurricular activities can give you exposure to different areas and help you develop skills and make new friends. Experience City has information on all the ways you can get involved.

Volunteering is a great way to build on your skills and gain experience, especially if you're interested in the public sector or charities.

Sign up to City's Volunteering portal to search for volunteering opportunities.

A Professional Mentor can help you identify areas where you need to develop and provide guidance on achieving your career goals. Applications open in October and January each year for 2^nd and 3^rd year students.

Micro-Placements offer the opportunity to gain professional work experience within a wide range of companies. Read more information and see if your course is eligible below.

Find out more about micro-placements.

Work for City in temporary and Student Ambassador roles. We hire hundreds of students every year in many different kinds of roles.  We also advertise temporary roles and internships with local businesses, and offer many graduate roles and internships with local companies who are looking for immediate starts.

View the Unitemps 2021 Payroll dates

Click here for more information on the City Unitemps Branch

Get hired with Unitemps [link to new child page instead when that is created]

Work for City as a Widening Participation Ambassador at events helping young people to explore the world of university.  Applications open each year in October for Ambassadors and May for Tutors.

Apply today.

Develop your leadership skills and support incoming City students by being a City Buddy Mentor.

Apply to be a mentor.

Do you know how to talk about your skills and experiences in a way that convinces employers?  The City Employability Award shows that you've gone the extra mile and gives you experience presenting yourself to employers in writing.

Find out more.

Interested in starting your own business? The CityVentures team has advice, support, competitions and events for students with business plans or who are interested in starting their own business.

Find out more about CityVentures.

Book an appointment with a careers consultant to discuss postgraduate study and review your personal statement.

You can still use City’s careers support for 3 years after you graduate.  When you graduate, you’ll receive an email with new login instructions for CareersHub.

Contact us at careers@city.ac.uk if you’re having trouble logging in.