Digital Career Tools

Confidence during interviews can be a massive barrier to performing well. However, did you know, candidates who carry out mock interviews are much more likely to secure the role?

Our fantastic platform Practice Interviewer can help you feel more confident during the high-pressure moments and put your nerves to rest. Practice Interviewer is an online video interview platform that can be accessed any time. The interview is recorded, so you can review and refine your answers to maximise the quality. You can engage with several employer themed mock interviews or take part in custom interviews created by us at the Careers Service.

Having a stand-out CV is crucial to securing that dream job. To achieve this, did you know that you should tailor your CV and cover letter to each job application? 

Our CV Checker is a useful platform that provides detailed, personalised feedback on your CV. Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the CV Checker gives you practical tips to optimise your CV and tailor it to specific job opportunities, and, ultimately, increase your chances of success! Using our CV Checker you can review cover letters too!

Psychometric Tests are often used by employers, and provide an objective way to measure a candidate's suitability to the job role. 

Our Psychometric Tests platform enables you to practice assessments that are commonly used by employers as part of the recruitment process. With access to over 100 assessments including ability tests, work personality tests, situational judgement tests, there is a lot to get stuck into!

Are you an international student who would like to work in the UK? 

Student Circus is an extensive employability platform that provides you with all the information, jobs, and tools you need to find a visa sponsoring job in the UK, including immigration and visa guides.

Ever thought about working in a different country, but not sure where to start? 

GoinGlobal provides up to date advice on working in different countries as well as a plethora of worldwide opportunities such as internships and job roles. The platform also has dedicated country career and visa guides.

Ever wondered where you can access employability support for your disability? 

EmployAbility are a confidential, expert team who "support, advise and advocate on behalf of talented neurodivergent and disabled university students and graduates to remove barriers in employment".

They provide:

• direct support provided through Empowerment Workshops, webinars, fairs, and individualised advisory and advocacy adjustments services.
• support via 1-1 appointments (virtually) to receive advice for a barrier-free recruitment process for any applications they make, also advice around job interview and workplace reasonable adjustments.
• EmployAbilty can advise and support students on the adjustments students may need for the workplace and advocate on the student’s behalf with any potential employer.