University of Surrey Employability and Careers Centre

University of Surrey Employability and Careers Centre We offer careers information, advice and guidance to University of Surrey students throughout their time as students as well as after graduation.

Looking for your next job opportunity? ๐Ÿ’ก Join us at the SME Spotlight Fair on campus to explore opportunities beyond the...
09/04/2026

Looking for your next job opportunity? ๐Ÿ’ก Join us at the SME Spotlight Fair on campus to explore opportunities beyond the big names ๐Ÿ’ญ

SME's are Small and Medium Enterprises which can offer more flexible, hands-on, innovative experiences.

Join us at the SME Spotlight Fair to find out more!

๐Ÿ“The Hive, Stag Hill Campus
Wednesday 22 April 2026
11am - 2:30pm

Reminder that the University is closed for the Easter break from Thursday 2nd - Wednesday 8th April ๐Ÿšซ Our services will ...
01/04/2026

Reminder that the University is closed for the Easter break from Thursday 2nd - Wednesday 8th April ๐Ÿšซ Our services will be available again from Thursday 9th April.

If you need any careers support during this period, please have a look at our online resources available via MySurrey.

๐Ÿ“ For CV support and interview practice, use Shortlist.Me - our brand new online support tool!

๐Ÿ’ป We also have free access to LinkedIn Learning for students. Log in via your SSO sign-in and plan your learning goals

You can book careers and placement appointments via the Surrey Employability Hub ready for our return on 9th April.

Have a fantastic and restful Easter break! ๐Ÿฃ

Student Employability Team

Highlights from our Spring Careers and Placements Fair ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒผThank you to all employer partners and to our student helpers f...
19/03/2026

Highlights from our Spring Careers and Placements Fair ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒผ

Thank you to all employer partners and to our student helpers for supporting this event!๐Ÿ‘ It was amazing to see so many students networking and asking brilliant questions ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ๏ธ

Check out the Surrey Employability Hub to book onto our events and get careers advice.

Be Unstoppable.

It's Sustainability Week! ๐ŸŒฑTo celebrate, we're hosting a Sustainable Careers Workshop this Wednesday in the Hive ๐ŸWhy at...
16/03/2026

It's Sustainability Week! ๐ŸŒฑTo celebrate, we're hosting a Sustainable Careers Workshop this Wednesday in the Hive ๐Ÿ

Why attend:
โœ… Being able to reference sustainability in your applications and interviews can be the difference between getting the job or missing out.

โœ… In this practical workshop, youโ€™ll explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), identify the one that genuinely matters to you, and learn how to turn your values, experiences and skills into a compelling โ€œsustainability storyโ€ that will help in job interviews and applications.

โœ… Every sector is moving towards a more sustainable future โ€” and employers need graduates who can help lead that change. Join
this workshop and show them that you are that graduate! ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ผ

Book now via the Surrey Employability Hub ๐Ÿ”— Link in our bio ๐Ÿƒ

Happy World Book Day! ๐Ÿ“š Check out our favourite career and employability themed books, selected by our Career Developmen...
05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! ๐Ÿ“š Check out our favourite career and employability themed books, selected by our Career Development Officers โœจ๏ธ

1. Melissa - "The Squiggly Career" by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis
2. Laura - "Your Hired! Graduate Career Handbook" by Korin Grant and Tristram Hooley
3. Grace - "How To Get A Job You Love" by John Lees
4. Rachel - "What's Your Type of Career?" by Donna Dunning

Click the link in our bio to access our Careers and Employability library reading list ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’ป

What's your favourite careers book? ๐Ÿ’ญ

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us in Student Employability โœจ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ‰Enjoy the festive season!...
25/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us in Student Employability โœจ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ‰

Enjoy the festive season! โ„๏ธ

Reminder that our career services are closed for the Christmas break, and we'll return on Monday 5th January for any queries.

๐Ÿ”— Click the link in our bio to check out our helpful career resources and digital tools you can access to support you with any winter job applications and placement submissions.

Applying for jobs, internships, or graduate schemes? ๐Ÿ’ผ Make sure you're fully prepared with Shortlist.Me, a brand new on...
10/12/2025

Applying for jobs, internships, or graduate schemes? ๐Ÿ’ผ Make sure you're fully prepared with Shortlist.Me, a brand new online platform available to you for free through the University of Surrey's Student Employability service.

Whether you have a placement interview soon, worries about unleashing your CV in a competitive market, or a desire to maximise your preparation for the graduate jobs market, our brand new digital employability tools are here to make you UNSTOPPABLE! ๐Ÿš€

With Shortlist.Me, you can:

โœ…Practise real interview questions in a no-pressure environment
โœ…Try aptitude tests, including verbal & non-verbal reasoning
โœ…Experience employer-led situational scenarios to improve decision-making skills
โœ…Complete self-assessments to understand your strengths, values, motivations, and skills New content is added every week, so keep checking back for fresh opportunities to develop your skills!

Access Shortlist.Me to benefit from CV Co-Pilot and AI Interview Simulator. Link in our bio to access the Shortlist.Me Marketplace.

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Have you ever considered a sustainable career pathway? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’š Our alumna, Emma did. Read more about Emma's journey below:ย "I...
14/11/2025

Have you ever considered a sustainable career pathway? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’š Our alumna, Emma did. Read more about Emma's journey below:

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"I had always been interested in the environment throughout my undergraduate geography degree at Exeter, and undertook some volunteer work on Dartmoor. I then volunteered with the RSPB during my Masters at Surrey. I got into Ecology specifically through my placement module during my Masters." โœจ๏ธ

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Emma now runs her own sustainability company! ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒŸ "As a small ecological consultancy, our role is to avoid, mitigate, and compensate for any harm or disturbance to protected species, habitats or designated sites through development. We also use a number of electric vehicles, car share where possible, and adhere to ISO 14001. We also always strive to encourage clients, the public and those looking to get into ecology to be enthusiastic about nature."

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Photo credit ๐Ÿ“ธ: Emma, Corporate Environmental Management MSc from University of Surrey, 2017.

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There are lots of ways you can explore a greener career across many different industries, and many different ways to make your existing career more sustainable. How would you make your career greener? ๐Ÿ’ญ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ’ผ Check out this month's top picks for employability! You will find a wide variety of roles to apply to on the Surrey Em...
06/11/2025

๐Ÿ’ผ Check out this month's top picks for employability! You will find a wide variety of roles to apply to on the Surrey Employability Hub, including graduate roles, internships, part-time positions, and insight experiences.

๐Ÿ”— Check out the link in the bio to apply, and browse through our top picks this month. New opportunities are posted daily! ๐Ÿ’ก


Itโ€™s National Green Careers Week! ๐Ÿ’šHave a look at what  BSc Environment and Sustainability placement students are gettin...
05/11/2025

Itโ€™s National Green Careers Week! ๐Ÿ’šHave a look at what BSc Environment and Sustainability placement students are getting up to! ๐Ÿ‘€

Are you preparing for interviews and looking for some practice?Book onto one of our upcoming mock interview event sessio...
27/10/2025

Are you preparing for interviews and looking for some practice?

Book onto one of our upcoming mock interview event sessions! ๐Ÿš€โœจ๏ธ

This is your chance to experience a realistic, one-to-one mock interview with leading employers. Employers Hosting:

๐ŸŽ‰ McLaren
๐ŸŽ‰ De Vere Hotels
๐ŸŽ‰ Moore Kingston Smith
๐ŸŽ‰ Future Electronics
๐ŸŽ‰ and Hays Recruitment

Date: Tuesday 4th November ๐Ÿ“†
Location: The Hive, Stag Hill Campus
Time: 5pm โ€“ 7pm (pre-booked slot only)

During your practice interview session, youโ€™ll gain first-hand experience of what top employers look for in candidates and receive personalised feedback to help you refine your answers, improve your communication, and stand out in future interviews.

Book your place now via the Employability Hub ๐Ÿ”— Link in our bio โœจ๏ธ

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