International Students
career advice

What does the Careers Service offer?

Our services includes career resources for international students and graduates.

We know that you are likely to have specific questions about your future career and the UK labour (job) market.

We're here to support you throughout your studies and for up to three years after you graduate. 

Visit career resources for International students

  • Free online learning and help for international students via TargetJobs.

  • How to find and apply for work experience in the UK.

  • Understanding the UK graduate job market.

  • Find out more about what UK employers are looking for.

  • Free online learning and training with FutureLearn.

  • Managing your wellbeing.

  • Career websites to help you look for jobs.

  • Career articles such as 'How to write your CV'.

  • Information and guides eg: 'Working in the UK after you graduate'.

  • Information on further study such as Masters or PhDs.

 

Understanding the UK graduate job market

We help you understand the graduate job market and what's available in the UK.

This covers the competitive process involved in securing an opportunity. We can help you with filing in application forms, writing your resume (CV) and cover letter, practising for job interviews and more. 

Terminology can be confusing - for instance, here your resume is called a 'CV' and the labour market is called the job market. 

As well as all of this, we can explain areas like graduate employment schemes and provide you with guidance with your job plans after graduation.

Visit the Careers Service intranet page for more information.

 

Useful career websites for international students

The UK Council for International Student Affairs website provides information and advice for international students including a useful section on Student Work.

Online learning and help about jobs for international students - TargetJobs.

Free online learning and training - FutureLearn.

Find more here: career resources for International students

 

International students and careers advice – types of enquiry or support they might need/want:

  • Application support, for example a resume vs a CV.

  • How to apply for a job on the Graduate Route Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.

https://intranet.abertay.ac.uk/students/careers-service/

https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa

 

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