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Graduate Careers Support

Are you graduating soon? Congratulations – you've made it!

The time has finally come for you to celebrate as you close this chapter of your life and say goodbye to university. But don’t worry, you don’t need to say goodbye to the Careers Service – we are here to support you for life.

Everyone’s career paths after graduation are different, some of you might be taking a break, going travelling or taking short-term opportunities. And that’s completely fine, we are here to help you whenever you need us. Even if you already have a job lined up for after graduation, we will be here for you if you ever need us down the line. All you need to do is register as a graduate on MyCareer and you will be able to continue accessing almost everything you did as a student.

Make sure you use a personal email address when you’re registering for a graduate account, as you’ll lose access to your student email a few weeks after graduation. Once we’ve approved your account, you’ll receive an email with more information on everything you can access. In the meantime, here’s a few things you can expect.

Remember to complete the Graduate Outcomes Survey when asked (15 months after graduation).

Appointments

Not sure what you want to do and want to chat it through? Want to run an application past another pair of eyes? Got an interview coming up and would like a practice run? Good news is you can book an appointment with one of our Careers Advisors and get support in any of these areas. All different appointment types run throughout the year, so whenever you need one just log in to MyCareer and look for an available appointment. Don’t worry if you’re not in Leeds anymore, you can also access online appointments.

Graduate newsletter

As a graduate, you’ll get access to our fortnightly careers' graduate newsletter with all the most recent events and opportunities for you. Keep up to date with the latest things you can get involved in, as well as be the first one to find our exclusive to Leeds vacancies and graduate events. You can also follow our Instagram for daily opportunities and resources to help your career journey.

Exclusive to Leeds opportunities

Did you know that as a Leeds grad you can access exclusive vacancies in the University and with different employers around the city? Whether you are looking for summer internships or graduate roles, there are plenty of roles you can apply to. It’s a great chance to get some experience after graduating while you stay in Leeds.

LinkedIn Learning

Want to learn and develop skills to boost your employability? LinkedIn Learning has over 23,000 courses you can access for free in a variety of topics – from branding to excel, there is something for everyone! All you need to do is fill a form in MyCareer and you’ll receive an email within five working days inviting you to set up an account.

Events

As a graduate you can continue to attend events both in-person and online. These include all the Careers Fairs on campus, as well as exclusive events for grads. You can check the ‘Events’ tab on MyCareer for the calendar with all events coming up and keep an eye out for the graduate newsletter for exclusive events.

Blog

Read about the latest news and employability tips, and even get to hear from recent graduates on their career journeys. You can access loads of valuable information on our blog from how to develop new skills through digital learning platforms, to the importance of networking and making connections.

Digital Careers Resources

And what about our amazing career resources? Yes, you can still access them in the resources tab on MyCareer!

To access these resources, you’ll need an alumni access code to get started – please contact the Graduate Support team at [email protected] to get these codes, or if you have any other questions.

CV/Cover Letter Checker:

This is a great way to get your CV ready for when you need it – all you need to do is put your CV in and you'll get instant feedback on things to avoid, as well as useful tips on how to make it stand out in your applications.

Review My LinkedIn

Are you a new LinkedIn user struggling to stand out in a crowded professional space? Review My LinkedIn is our online tool dedicated to helping you create a stronger profile. It’s designed to scan your LinkedIn for areas that could be improved, then provide you with detailed feedback and practical tips to elevate your profile.

Practice Interviewer:

Impress employers by practicing with our online platform and getting rid of the interview nerves! There’s a range of interviews for different industries and job roles, so you have lots of options to choose from. You’ll even receive personalised feedback on your answers.

Student Circus

Are you an international graduate? This platform has all the latest sponsored jobs and will help you find the answer to all the visa questions you might have with their immigration guides.

Graduates First

Looking to take some practice tests before your next stage of an application? You’ll be able to access lots of different psychometric tests in diverse topics to help you get ready for any assessments you have coming up.