As a graduate, you can arrange a time to speak with an Employability Adviser to discuss career planning, career ideas or your career choices. You can also explore the online resources available via the links below.

As a graduate, you can arrange a time to speak with an Employability Advisor in order to discuss career planning, career ideas or your career choices.

You may book an appointment via the Handshake platform - sign in using the link below. If you have graduated and your student ID has now expired, follow this link to find out how to access Handshake.

Handshake early talent recruitment platform, the #1 way students and alumni get the career they want.

• Discover employers, graduate roles, part time jobs, volunteering and much more
• View relevant events and webinars
• Submit applications
• Direct message employers and students from UoB and many other university's
• Make your profile visible to employers to they can reach out to you directly
• Book appointments with your Careers & Employability Team

Students sign in here!

Once logged in; select University of Bedfordshire Careers Centre, then Appointments. Appointments are available face-to-face (Luton and Bedford campus) or remotely (via Microsoft Teams/Telephone).

PLEASE NOTE: up to 15 months after graduation, appointment bookings are restricted to a maximum of 3 every 4 months. After this time, the maximum is 3 per year.For further information, please see the Careers & Employability Service website

Graduate Mentor

Mentors can help you learn more about the industry you want to work in, can offer advice and support to get the job you want and can even offer valuable advice on job applications and interviews.

Graduate Mentor makes finding a mentor easy - watch this short video to see how it works

To find a mentor, visit graduatementor.uk

Beds Career Builder

Beds Career Builder has a wealth of information and resources for graduates including:

• Perfecting your postgraduate personal statement
• Understanding graduate programmes
• Experience boosting options for graduates
• Emotional intelligence for students and graduates
• Researching employers

Digital Guides

• UK 300
• TARGETjobs - graduate careers guides and directories, various subjects.
• The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

Videos

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the graduate job market and application processes has changed significantly from previous years, but you should not feel discouraged about the prospect of securing work.

Get updated on what industries are recruiting, how to prepare for video interviews and the best way to tackle online assessment centres by viewing a selection of videos which can be accessed via Careers & Employability Service video resources