Best Universities for Careers Service 2023

The University of Greenwich makes supporting their students in their dream career a top priority. With a dedicated team of careers advisors on campus, one-to-one mentoring available and the university's connections with employers and businesses, students are in a prime position to attain their ideal job.

With support available for both students and graduates, the University of Sheffield ensures their students are trained and offered opportunities to broaden their skill sets with advice offered to help them build their CV. The career team offer both online and in-person resources, as well as job and internship connections and opportunities.

As an esteemed member of the Russell Group, the University of Birmingham boasts many connections with businesses and employers. Students are also provided with an on-campus careers network which support students with job applications, advice on mentoring and help finding relevant work experience.

Ulster University uses a new platform for its students called Handshake, a place where students can connect with businesses as well as employers to build a relationship and gain information about the working world. Through it, it's possible to gain quick access to job applications, enviable placement opportunities and internships in Northern Ireland and abroad.

The University of Exeter’s top priority is supporting their students in pursuit of their careers, backed up by the fact that 90% of its students are in employment after their graduation (HESA). They incorporate work experience into the majority of their degree pathways, to ensure their students are more prepared for the working world and better qualified when applying for jobs.

The University of Warwick offers in-person and online flexible support through a dedicated team of full-time professionals on campus, for both current students and graduates. They provide feedback and sessions for writing CVs and cover letters, as well as help searching and applying for job vacancies.

With the introduction of the state-of-the-art Careers Studio, the University of Liverpool’s careers professionals work collaboratively with students to develop their skills and expose them to relevant courses and work experience. Careers coaches walk through the thinking and job application process with students and host careers fairs and events for students to meet employers and get inspired.

With admirable connections to a wide range of businesses and employers, students at the University of Bristol have access to sought-after job and work experience opportunities. In-person interviews with a career's professional is available for students, offering them support modifying their CV, which can lead to them gaining access to courses to build upon their skills and adding to their qualifications – overall making them stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.

Durham University enables students to strive for their dreams through its impartial, confidential and student-centred approach to careers support. Qualified professionals are available to prepare students for in-person job interviews, to offer constructive feedback on CV writing and to provide guidance for students with specific careers in mind, ensuring that Durham University students have all the support they need.

The UCL Careers Service team provide dedicated and impartial careers advice for their students through hosting regularly careers fairs and events to inspire students. Positive connections are created between students and prospective employers through sign-posting opportunities, aiding with applications and providing constructive interview feedback.

The Careers Centre at the University of St Andrews provides a detailed website for students with videos and links to job vacancy databases, careers opportunities abroad and resources for finding funding. One-to-one career interviews are available for students to gain CV-writing support, information about networking events and job application and interview support and feedback.

Offering impressive support and career guidance to both current students and graduated alumni, the University of Strathclyde's Careers Team offer appointments via Skype, or drop in, with a host of online resources readily available for students. Their advice on how to make a lasting impression in an interview, constructive feedback on job applications and support for writing CVs helps students to successfully launch into their chosen career.

Qualified careers coaches are available for students and alumni at Loughborough University, offering access to careers events, networking courses online and one-to-one appointments to discuss students career goals and ambitions. The careers team work collaboratively with students to create a bespoke careers plan, to advise them on how to gain access to relevant work experience and which skills they need to develop to improve employability.

The dedicated Careers Service team at the University of Glasgow offers students a plethora of options for work experience, including part-time and full-time job vacancies, as well as options for internships and graduate roles. The online and in-person careers masterclasses offered are invaluable for students seeking to learn how to interview well, gain experience and write effective CVs.

Newcastle University graduates benefit from the institution's notable renown with potential employers, with support given by the careers service for writing CVs and quality job applications. They also provide an online portal called MyCareer, which all students can access to streamline their search for specific job vacancies and apply for relevant work experience.

The University of Aberdeen sends its students summer newsletters with lists and updates for upcoming internships, work experience and job opportunities coming up. The career-specific advisors are available for one-to-one meetings to discuss advancement, placements and employability plans specific for each student. The university also provide ways for students to achieve certification in team leadership and building skills, helping to give graduates an edge in competitive job markets.

With most degrees ensuring built-in work experience or connections to employers, Nottingham Trent University students are well-placed to thrive in the job market. The university provides a dedicated Employability Team to offer tailored advice and sessions for students to learn how to market themselves effectively and to gain access to internships in their relevant career pathways.

With specific career opportunities and advice available to each student from qualified and passionate professionals, students at Liverpool John Moores University have unfettered access to support. Alumni case studies are available for students to model their career goals on, as well as on-to-one meetings with a professional who can offer insight into the working world, as well as access to internships and courses to enhance employability skills.

The University of Leeds incorporates work experience into many of their degrees and ensures support is given to students who seek more experience by career guidance professionals. CV and job application writing support is also available to students in one-to-one sessions, in addition to a plethora of guidance through online resources.

The University of Nottingham hosts many careers events with speakers such as prominent business owners, employers and successful alumni, who come to share their knowledge and experience of the working world, as well as to make connections with current students. One-to-one career advice is available from professionals on campus with tips on how to expand students’ skills for the workplace, CV writing and mock interviews to prepare for the real deal.