Tools & Resources

Career planning and the recruitment process can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we've invested in the latest employability tools to help support you.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time role to help fund your time at university, looking to gain invaluable experience or preparing to find your dream job after graduation, we’ve sourced, proofed, and paid for specialised employability software to help, at every stage of the process.

General Career Courses

Career Development Course

Our Career Development Course has 16 units covering a variety of topics that can help you with your career planning. Available 24/7, access the information you need, right when you need it!

We also have a Graduate Career Development Course specifically tailored to support you after you’ve graduated. To gain access, sign up to our Graduate Support Programme.

Looking for Opportunities & Experience

Job Teaser

Job Teaser is our digital jobs board. We work with local, national, and international employers to advertise placements, internships, part-time roles and graduate level jobs, all listed in one place.

You’ll also get access to:

Our full calendar of events; find out what’s coming up and register for upcoming events.
Careers appointments; book a one-to-one appointment with a Careers Consultant.
A host of helpful resources, including access to specialised platforms and recording from past events.

Forage

Forage is a platform that offers job simulations with world-class companies! Another tool that will help you excel in your future career.

Have you ever dreamed of working for Red Bull or KPMG? With Forage you can experience what working in those organisations really looks like while earning valuable practical skills to enhance your employability. There are over 150 employers and 250 job simulations to choose from!

Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

We’ve all heard of the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list, but did you know you can register for an account to get email notifications when opportunities become available? Be the first to find out when the Top 100 Employers advertise graduate roles, work experience and internships opportunities.
Register for Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

CV Support

CareerSet

CareerSet, our AI powered CV and cover letter check, will elevate your chances of getting your dream job. This tool can help you tailor your CV and cover letter to the job you are applying for and provide AI feedback to help you make improvements. Remember, showing the employer you are the best candidate for the job is what makes you stand out from the crowd.

Interview Support

Shortlist.me

Get ready for interviews with our online tool Shortlist Me. Simulate a real interview, rehearse, and record your responses, before getting AI feedback. You can choose from a range of sector specific roles and organisations to gain relevant experience in your field.

Psychometric Tests

Psychometric tests

Take a look at our ‘Psychometric Tests’ unit within our Career Development Course for our best advice and resources.

Before considering which tests to practice, ask yourself which specific type of psychometric test do you wish to practice? The employer may have provided you with information on this.

Some large graduate recruiters also provide practice testing and advice on passing psychometric tests.

For advice, information and free psychometric tests online visit the following sites. Most of these provide some free practice tests as part of their offering.

Tools for International Students & Graduates

Student Circus

A one stop shop for international students’ job search.

Student Circus is a leading job readiness platform for international students, with pre-filtered visa-sponsored jobs for a variety of markets. Used its filters to search for jobs based on location, sector, and companies to find what you’re looking for.

Or, if you’re thinking of going back home after graduation, you can also search for jobs in your home country and find out who’s hiring before you leave campus.

It also has handy immigration guides and country requirements available to read, which can help with knowing the processes to follow.

Whatever your search may be, Student Circus is a great place to start for international students!

eCareersGrad

ECareersGrad is a video-based, interactive career platform that provides courses to help prepare students and graduates for the competitive world of graduate-level employment.

Just 300 UK employers routinely sponsor the majority of internationals for UK graduate opportunities – do you know who these employers are? Use the ‘Target the right UK employer’ feature to see the UK’s biggest International Student sponsoring employers!

You’ll also find international student video testimonials and interactive guides to successfully sourcing UK jobs and work experience!

Looking to Develop Skills

Santander Open Academy

Santander Open Academy is a free digital learning platform open to all, providing continual learning opportunities with access to over 1,000 courses, on-demand content and scholarships per year. Topics include digital skills, leadership, tech, sustainability, business skills and more.

You can earn credentials and certificates, and learn anywhere, anytime, all for free. Use the free platform to enhance your career prospects and gain valuable skills that align with the demands of today's job market.
*You do not need to be a Santander customer to access the Santander Open Academy.

Looking for more support?

If you still have questions or need further support, our expert Career Consultant are here to help. We offer confidential and impartial guidance through 1-2-1 appointment.

To get the most out of your appointment, we recommend using the above tools and resources first, and coming to an appointment prepared with questions and point for discussion.