Best Universities for Careers Service 2021

Coming in at No. 1 in students' experience of careers support, the University of Cambridge offers career advice and guidance to their students, from the first day all the way to graduation and beyond. With an impressive range of employer connections, the careers service offers over 14 major career events a year and the opportunity to network and access tailored career and job prospect recommendations virtually too. Students and alumni are able to receive face-to-face support as well as tap into their bank of useful resources through their dedicated YouTube Channel.

With its outstanding graduate employment rates, Harper Adams University students are geared for success with industry-focused course content and support all the way through their university career to make this a reality. The Careers and Placement Service offers 1-2-1 support for students during their job application process. With the great relationships the university holds with more than 700 employers, there are always a host of job postings shared directly with students. No wonder they’ve been ranked 2nd in the country by students for their excellent career service.

Loughborough University’s Careers Network strive to help their students stand out from the crowd. Through offering advice and guidance on professional development, job applications, online tools and setting up a business, it’s no surprise that Loughborough remains ranked highly by students for the Careers Service provided. Students are also able to enjoy attending one of the largest careers fairs in the UK which stretches across 2 days, twice a year.

From large careers fairs to smaller more focused networking events, The University of Sheffield begins supporting you in your career progression before you arrive, all the way through and up to 3 years after your time at university. With their own dedicated YouTube channel and their Careers On Demand website resource, students can access the expertise help available to them at any time. It is no wonder at all that The University of Sheffield has been ranked by students as a top 5 university for careers services.

The University of Brighton’s Career Service offers students a wide range of services to help them identify and be successful in reaching their career goals, seeing their students reach their fullest potential. Students can easily keep up-to-date with events, workshops being held and opportunities to receive individual support via their careers blog and on social platforms. With 40 employers attending the ‘Careers in Health’ fair, students are given loads of opportunities to have their questions answered, network and grow in confidence so that they’re well positioned to step into the career that's right for them.

Bangor University’s Employability Service provides a varied programme of resources, events, one-to-one support, webinars and workshops, all aimed at helping their students reach their full potential whilst at university and beyond. As a graduate of Bangor University, you would be able to tap into this support at any time for 3 years following your graduation. The service is also noted for the further support they provide for enterprising students and/or individuals facing barriers to accessing experience.

Whether you’re searching for a job during your university career or after, the University of Liverpool offers amazing support to its students and graduates through its Career Studio, the UK’s first peer-to-peer employability space that is empowered by careers experts. The unique peer-to-peer approach has been proven to reduce anxiety and improve wider university integration. The Careers Service also works with faculties across the university to ensure that employability is embedded into all aspects of the student experience.

Providing support across both campuses, Exeter Career Zone provides 13 different career development, mentorship and employability opportunities with achievement awards available, catering to the needs of students, graduates and alumni. Students benefit from Exeter's strong partnerships within the sustainability and education sectors in particular. Whatever stage you find yourself in your career, there is plenty of support given to help you reach your employment goals with Exeter Career Zone’s provision.

With the breadth of resources and services provided for students, it’s no surprise that the University of Warwick has been ranked in the top 10 by students. Students are given guidance on how to stand out from the crowd and opportunities to network and grow in confidence engaging with employers. By receiving support from professionally qualified staff both within the careers services and also within most academic departments, students receive holistic support throughout their university career.

Helping turn your creative talent into a great career, Norwich University of the Arts Business and Employability team provide careers advice to help you reach your goals. With academic staff who are able to bring their industry knowledge to their teaching, students are supported in their professional development holistically from their very first day. From CV guidance, portfolio advice and interview preparation, the team will help you and your work stand out from the crowd.

With a dedicated careers, placement and employability service, students attending the University of Reading are well supported to leave with great prospects following their time at university. Expert support is also given to university staff and tutors so that students' employability is supported holistically throughout a student's university career. Furthermore, with the provision of an extensive programme of events to help students with their professional development, job application skills, networking with employers and a wealth of resources via their dedicated YouTube channel, there is something for every student to help in their job prospects both during and after their degree course.

St Andrews Careers Service cares about more than just if you get a job. They seek to empower their students to find their place in the world and take interest in investing in students as they work out what this looks like for them. As a student, you’ll be able to enjoy a varied programme of skills workshops, networking events, employer and alumni presentations and 3 separate careers fairs each year, specialising in law, general careers and the science and technology industry respectively. With St Andrews well established history, students enjoy being sought out by companies and organisations at events held by the Careers Service.

UEA's Careers Service is proud to screen and showcase 10,000 opportunities per year to their students and delivers over 100 workshops each year in a variety of areas of professional development. Students benefit from potential partnerships with organisations and businesses as well as connection with Norfolk's Enterprise Hubs, providing opportunities for students and graduates in local SME businesses. The Annual ‘Working with Words’ careers event, that looks to celebrate and equip students looking to enter into creative industries, is another highlight not to be missed. 

With the breadth of services provided to students, the University of Glasgow’s Careers Service offers current students and graduates support in identifying and going after their career aspirations. A variety of workshops, events and coaching appointments, which are offered both virtually and in-person, can be accessed throughout your university career and until 2 years after graduating. There is also enterprise advice and support offered for those who may be interested in starting a business at university.

Helping 1,000s of undergraduate and postgraduate students every year, Imperial College London’s Careers Services offer loads of support for students before, during and after their courses. Students are guided through the process of working out what career would fit them best and then supported as they make ventures towards making that career a reality! This comes in the form of skills workshop sessions that fall into 4 themed categories, multiple specific and general careers fairs held every term and advice on all aspects of job hunting and securing employment.

With their own dedicated YouTube channel, in-person and online support to students and resource-filled webpages, Newcastle’s Careers Service offers dynamic support that works to help students make the most of their skills and experience. Students are supported during and after their university careers and up to 3 years following graduation, giving plenty of time for students to access the full set of services offered.

Providing support and guidance to help boost their students prospects, with the right practical skills and opportunities made available to them, Nottingham Trent University’s Employability and Careers team work hard to see their students reach their goals. And with their online presence being just as strong as their in-person services, students are able to receive help promptly and effectively. It’s no wonder that Nottingham Trent University is ranked so highly by its students for Careers support.

The University of Birmingham’s Careers Network supports students to reach their full potential through providing a range of research, employment, mentoring and internship opportunities and advice. Students attending the university are encouraged to develop their professional development skills in a wide variety of ways, not least through getting involved in some of the 200+ on-campus activities available. And with robust graduate and enterprising support programmes, students are given all the support needed to reach their career goals.

The University of Portsmouth's Careers and Employability Service offers a wide breadth of services to students. Support is available from the day they start their studies and for 5 years after graduation. Students can get help to identify their career goals, be more successful in applying for jobs, or even set up their own enterprise. The expert team also runs regular events to increase students' confidence in the job market, and provide networking opportunities so that employers can spot students’ talents.

The Careers Employability and Enterprise Team at Durham University are well equipped to help you identify the career sectors to explore and then ensure that your application stands out from the crowd when you’ve found the job postings that are for you. If you had your eyes set on potentially starting up a business, support is provided for to see your ideas come to life. You can win up to £5,000 of start-up funding in their Blueprint Startup Challenge.