As we begin a new academic year, many of you may find yourself seeking placement opportunities, part-time employment or starting to think about graduate employment after your degree. BU students have access to a host or useful resources, support and events to help you find suitable roles for you.
Upcoming events
Take full advantage of our in-person events where you can speak to local employers about part-time work or graduate roles. These are great opportunities to find out more about your area of study or in some cases employers are looking to recruit on the day.
- Part-Time Jobs Fair – Wednesday 2 October 2024
- Your Career Week – Monday 21 – Friday 25 October 2024
- Annual Careers Fair – Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 October 2024
- Nursing, Health & Social Care Careers Fair – Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 November 2024.
Reach out to your faculty placement team for placement advice
While it is your responsibility to find a placement position, your Faculty Placement Coordinator is here to help and support you during the process and there is still time to secure one. You can . You can use these sessions to explore that areas you would like to work in during your placement or seek support and guidance on how to reach out to organisations and apply for positions.
Finding visa-sponsored positions
Student Circus, our dedicated careers platform for international students, helps you to find global visa-sponsored graduate jobs, internships, and placement opportunities that fit your career aspirations. Find out more about Student Circus on our website, or to start using the platform.
Online jobs board
Search full-time and part-time jobs as well as placement and graduate roles in our MyCareerHub  which is always updated with new jobs and activities to explore.
Free career coaching
Face to face and virtual appointments can be booked with a Careers Consultant on . These meetings can be used to help you to prepare for interviews, consider your career options, offer advice on job hunting and more.
Drop-in careers support
Drop-in to The Career Zone at Talbot or Lansdowne Campus during our opening hours to talk about anything related to your employability and skills. Find out more about the Careers Zones and when each team will be available throughout the week on .
CareersBU digital resources
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