Careers and employability

How we can help

Find out about all of the ways in which the Careers & Employability Service can help you, both while you're studying and once you graduate.

Meet the team

Find out who the Careers & Employability team is and how to contact us, including your careers advisers.

Covid-19 and your career

Everything you need to know about the impact of Covid-19 on your career and how we can support you.

Find a placement

We can help equip you with the skills and experience to stand out when it comes to securing your ideal work placement.

More resources

On your placement

Find out about important forms, fees, funding, who to contact, including what support is available to you, and other FAQs.

How to shine at interview

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with a bit of preparation and practice you can wow potential employers.

Where to find us

Find out how to access the Careers & Employability Service online, in person and over the phone.

Top tips for writing your CV

Our top tips to make sure your CV stands out from the crowd and showcases your talents, experiences and skills.

Career Ready with BU podcast

Join host Zoe as she chats to BU's career expert Jane, employer and BU graduate Brian and final year student Dee. Their conversation includes how best to prepare for your future career whilst studying, what employers are looking for from a candidate and how the BU Careers team can help.

Further information

Postgraduate study

Not ready to leave BU yet? Stay for postgraduate study and further enhance your employability. Fee discounts available for BU graduates, as well as scholarships and student loans.

Postgraduate research

Discover our varied postgraduate research degree programmes, find out how to apply and learn about our collaborative and innovative research culture.

Developing skills

Check out our workshops for Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative. And get access to over 13,000 free courses on LinkedIn Learning which is available to all BU students.