CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY

At the University of Bedfordshire, our Careers and Employability Service will support you on your path to a brilliant career by providing professional, high-quality advice and guidance, throughout your degree and after you graduate.

Based at both our Luton and Bedford campuses, our specialist Employability Advisers can help and guide you to find part-time work alongside your studies, as well as placement-year opportunities and graduate roles through:

• Advice and guidance on how to construct a CV and covering letter that will highlight your skills and attract potential employers

• Mock interview sessions that give you an insight into typical interview questions, and how you can structure your answers based on your knowledge and experience

• Access to a wealth of careers information and online resources

• Employment-related events, such as on-campus career fairs and competitions

Michelle Everitt

Assistant Director of Student Experience and Head of Careers & Employability

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We provide students and graduates with career-enhancing experiences, allowing them to develop the skills, knowledge and experience that graduate employers look for. Our work-based learning opportunities also offer students the chance to gain real-world experience via placements, live projects and professional practice years.”

Personalised Learning

When you first join us, you will receive a one-to-one consultation so our staff can fully understand your personal strengths and tailor the range of University support and opportunities to meet your individual needs.

Industry Talks

At the University of Bedfordshire, many of our courses include regular industry talks and masterclasses from professionals in their fields. The speakers provide you with valuable industry knowledge and answer any questions that you may have. We believe it is important for you to have the opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals, hearing about their experiences and first-hand knowledge of their industries.

FEE-FREE YEAR*

Most of our courses offer you the opportunity to undertake a year in industry (Professional Practice Year) and, best of all, it is free! Apply your learning in the workplace after your second year of studies, with the support of our Careers and Employability Service. Enhance your CV, build your industry network and develop a real understanding of what it’s like to work in your chosen field.

*Please note this excludes Nursing, Social Work and some Education courses. Please check our website for all eligibility criteria.

Volunteering

The University of Bedfordshire is committed to contributing to our local communities by involving students, staff and external audiences in volunteering initiatives. We offer a range of ways for students to volunteer, from one-off events to regular and long-term commitments. We have opportunities with community organisations as well as on-site with the University and Students’ Union.