Jobs, placements and work experience

Vacancies, jobsites, applying ‘on spec’, social media ... finding a job or placement can be very confusing.

It can also be very time consuming, so you need to know the best way to go about it, especially when employers advertise jobs in different ways, depending on the industry sector or type of work.

Luckily, this section provides the resources to give you the best possible chance of finding work, whether it's part-time work, a placement or the job of your dreams.

Finding graduate jobs Tips on where to look for jobs and other ways to find work.	Part-time jobs and work experience Support to help you find opportunities to work while you study.
Placements Enhance your degree through a summer or year long placement.	Working for yourself Support available if you are thinking of working for yourself.
International options Information for international students on working in the UK, and for UK based students who wish to work internationally.	Stay safe when job seeking Some fraudulent organisations will offer fake vacancies. Here's how to stay safe.
Equality matters If you have health or other equality issues that may affect your job options, we can help.	Opportunities for postgraduate researchers Find opportunities suited to your PhD.