How can the Career Development Centre help me?▼

We can help you to:

• Develop ideas for your career.
• Find part time, temporary and permanent employment.
• Gain vital work experience in not for profit and commercial organisations
• Improve your CV.
• Prepare for your interview.
• Find out about the skills employers value.
• Get individual coaching from local and regional employer mentors.
• Understand how to make the most of your post graduate qualification.
 

How can I see a careers adviser?▼

Careers Advisers are normally available every week day at both Derby and Buxton. Advice can be provided face to face, by telephone or email. Don't forget you can continue to use our services for up to three years after you finish your course.

Can you help me find a part time job?▼

Our Student Employment Agency can help.  Visit the Agency in the Atrium at Kedleston Rd or SB109 in the Dome, call 01332 591830 or email sea@derby.ac.uk

Can you help me find work experience?▼

The Career Development Centre can help you find opportunities for work experience, both paid and voluntary, including part time, vacation work and sandwich placements.

Can you help me find a graduate job?▼

Employment opportunities for graduates come in many guises, you just need to know how to find them.

Check our latest graduate jobs.

I don't know what I want to do after my course, can you help?▼

If you're at all unsure about what to do after your degree, we can help you consider options in choosing your career and get a clearer plan. 

Can you help me with my CV, job application and job interview?▼

Can you help me find voluntary opportunities?▼

Our Student Volunteering team based in the Career Development Centre will help with all aspects of volunteering.

Can you help me with finding - and funding - my postgraduate course?▼

We can help you find opportunities for postgraduate study and offer advice with finding funding for your course.

I'm not sure I'm on the right course - can you help?▼

Our Careers Advisers can provide impartial and confidential help so that you can make your own choices about changing your course or university.

Can you help me with business start-up advice and self employment?▼

We can offer you advice and support for starting your own business.

What is the Employer Mentoring scheme?▼

The Employer Mentoring scheme pairs you up with a mentor (from a local or national organisation or an entrepreneur) to help you:

• Develop skills and experience employers want.
• Learn to market yourself effectively to prospective employers.
• Enhance your future career prospects.
• Network and expand your career horizons.

What is the University of Derby Award?▼

The University of Derby Award (for Employability, Leadership and Management) will help you:

• Improve your CV.
• Gain valuable experience.
• Understand what employers want and value.
• Develop leadership and management skills.
• Apply academic theory to real life work environments.
• Gain an internationally recognised award - ILM endorsed.
• Give yourself a better chance of getting your dream job.

Can I get careers advice after I leave University?▼

Yes, for up to three years after you finish your course! Careers Advisers are normally available every week day at both Derby and Buxton. Advice can be provided face to face, by telephone or email.