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CREATING EMPLOYABLE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATES Employers are looking for much more than a degree when choosing graduates to employ. Gaining experience and developing skills whilst at university will give you a competitive edge.
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DEDICATED SUPPORT • Gain recognition in your Higher Education Achievement Report on completion of the Career Development Course
• Employability bursaries can help cover employability related costs such as travel to job interviews, equipment for remote working, business attire and similar • AI tools and resources – Swansea students have access to CV and cover letter checkers, interview simulations and virtual work experience • The Graduate Support Programme offers continued careers and employability support to our alumni community, no matter when you graduated • Career Boost is a MEDR funded project which offers targeted careers support to students from underrepresented groups *95% of graduates are in employment and/or study, or doing other activities, such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA, 2025).
CAREERS, SKILLS, EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP We help you achieve your full potential in your chosen career path. The University offers a range of paid work experiences and expert careers advice through its dedicated employability and enterprise teams. You’ll also benefit from regular careers fairs, entrepreneurial activities, and alumni networking events, all designed to help you find employment or start your own business.
OUR AWARD-WINNING CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY TEAM OFFER: • Access to impartial careers information, advice, and guidance from qualified Careers Advisors • Support finding internships, placements, part-time jobs, and graduate opportunities • Opportunities to connect with employers through our careers fairs, employer events, and skills training/coaching sessions • CV writing support and interview skills • Connection with a mentor from our alumni
HELPING YOU FIND A JOB... Our digital jobs board is a great starting point to search for internships, placements, part-time jobs and graduate level employment. We list opportunities that we're aware of here and also work in partnership with local, national and international organisations who also list their vacancies here too.
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