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Careers and Employability

“Now more than ever, it is important to make sure your CV will stand out in a crowd” says Hazel Foggin, UCB’s Head of Careers.  
“There’s more to an impressive CV than quality paper and a spell check.  Yes, it is important that it looks good but content is all important. Employers are interested in people who can offer more than a qualification, who can demonstrate they have made the effort to acquire additional skills.  This could be through part time employment, voluntary work or extra courses. I guarantee, you’ll be glad you thought about it now and not later.” says Hazel.

In addition to the careers advice and support offered within each programme the Career and Employability Centre offers an extensive service to all our students providing impartial advice and guidance on all aspects of further and higher education and employment.

Read our Employability Statement.

Students will be offered information, advice and guidance regarding how to demonstrate the employability skills and attributes acquired during their time at college. Skills such as problem solving, team work, time management, communication and IT will benefit the students, the employers and the wider economy.

Employability Week

'It’s all about improving your chances in the jobs market.'

UCB holds an Employability Week each November, with a full programme of workshops, volunteers days, employer presentations and short courses, as well as a careers and recruitment fair.   

Interviews

Guidance interviews are held in the Careers and Employability Centre on 7th floor Summer Row between 9am and 5pm Mon - Friday. Appointments can be made through reception in the Student Information Suite.

For quick drop-in enquiries no appointment is necessary.

Help is available for CV writing, interview preparation, psychometric testing, job search and career planning.

Careers Resources

Within the Careers and Employability Centre there is access to:

  • Occupational Information
  • University and College Course Information
  • Computer databases, including Internet access for Prospects Planner
  • Computer guidance packages such as: Kudos, Keyclips, Cascaid and Pathfinder
  • Employer Information
  • Trade magazines and periodicals
  • Graduate Recruitment publications
  • The Resource Centres (5th floor Summer Row and 4th floor Richmond House) also have a range of careers information available for short-term loan.

Talks and Workshops

The Careers Team can give a talk to your tutor group on a range of subjects, including labour markets, job seeking, HE and employability skills. The Careers Team also organise Careers Recruitment Fairs and host a series of Graduate Employer Presentations.

Details of all the services offered and useful links to careers and employment information can be found on UCBOnline .

Details of our Careers Guidance Policy can be found here.

Services to Alumni

Our services to you don't end when your studies do, The Careers and Employability Centre provide alumni with careers advice for up to 5 years after successful completion of their course.  More information about services to alumni can be found here.