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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Graduates from the Business School enter so many exciting careers, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and graduate attributes ready for your next step in your career.  Many students work in accounting and finance, business management, human resources, marketing, public sector, sales and a recent growth in business start-up enterprises.  Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree

Develop – Developing skills and experience

This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills and experience through volunteering, part-time working and undertaking a placement.  47% of students hired by the Best Student Employers in graduate roles had already completed a placement year or internship. (Rate My Placement).  Students can explore and try out different career to see whether they would enjoy that area of business.    

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

You’re now ready to compete.  It’s time to put yourself out there. This section provides you with all the relevant information, tools, tips and advice finding the perfect graduate opportunity or getting into postgraduate study.  We encourage all students to meet with an adviser to ensure a successful application.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal or placements on InPlace.

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Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview adviceOnline learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and adviceComplete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to students of the Business School. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: Rest of the world.About Third Bridge Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.Company Overview Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.Company Overview Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.,Rest of the world.Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles the big questions facing governments, businesses and society. We help our clients to analyse and understand their markets and to formulate strategies based on sound economics. The methods and models we use are often complex, […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Greater London. proSapient is a global Expert Network firm. We provide clients with rapid access to high-quality, relevant expert insights, through a combination of world-class client services and innovative AI technology. Whether it’s a private equity firm evaluating an investment or a consultancy business charting a new […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – Greater London. proSapient is a global Expert Network firm. We provide clients with rapid access to high-quality, relevant expert insights, through a combination of world-class client services and innovative AI technology. Whether it’s a private equity firm evaluating an investment or a consultancy business charting a new […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – North West.,England – South East.,England – South West.,England – West Midlands.,Scotland.Programme overview The future of work means a global workforce and continual change. So, as part of the Tax team’s People Advisory Services (PAS), we look at how businesses reward and relocate employees around the world – […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: Northern Ireland.Programme overview Over the course of the two-day programme, you’ll take part in seminars that will help you understand EY, how we solve complex technology problems for some of the world’s biggest businesses and the various technology career pathways. Through workshops, case studies and networking sessions, you’ll explore […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: Northern Ireland.Programme overview Our purpose is to support the long-term sustainability of businesses, to bring trust and confidence to society and the financial markets. Technology, including AI is transforming the way that we deliver our audits as it’s embedded in everything that we do. It allows us to focus […]
  • Closing Date: 20/12/2024Location: England – North West.The Tote are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Customer Operations Team. The UK Tote Group is the proud owner and steward of the Tote, the UK’s leading pool betting operator since 1928. We’re passionate about all things racing, we love the sport […]
  • Closing Date: 18/12/2024Location: England – East Midlands.Our client was established 1998 and offers a range of innovative high quality photographic products on a worldwide basis, based in Leicester. The company has excellent distribution sourcing with excellent Road, Rail and Air network facilities. Their mission has always been to provide innovative, carefully selected, […]
  • Closing Date: 06/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.Company: Markel International Locations: London/Leeds Role: Graduate Programme Salary: Competitive Duration: Permanent (Programme length – 2 years) Start Date: September 2025 Deadline to apply:  6th January 2025 Who are Markel? Welcome to Markel where we take great pride in what we do. To us, insurance isn’t just a policy – it’s a vital promise that gives people […]
  • Closing Date: 06/01/2025Location: England – Greater London.Company: Markel International Locations: London Role: Finance / Actuarial – Industrial Placement Programme Salary: Competitive Duration: 13 months placement Start Date: July 2025 Deadline to apply: 6th January 2025 Who are Markel? Welcome to Markel where we take great pride in what we do. To us, insurance isn’t just a policy – it’s a vital promise that gives people and businesses the […]
  • Closing Date: 15/01/2025Location: England – North West.What you’ll be doing: As an Undergraduate on a 12 months placement, you will gain wide-ranging experience of the theoretical, analytical and hands-on methods that ensure our products are safe and effective for human use. You’ll work on tasks such as User Experience (UX) research and […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: England – East.Our people are a key enabler of our business strategy; we need to attract, engage and retain people. We are passionate about conserving the best aspects of our outstanding culture, making life at Arm an exhilarating experience! A great opportunity to become an expert across the entire […]
  • Closing Date: 24/11/2024Location: England – East.Join us in Cambridge and contribute to one of the most historical UK-forged technology companies! Thanks to growth, we are on the lookout for forward-thinking, talented, and enthusiastic Graduates who are eager to start their career in Finance & Operations. Our rotation-based Graduate scheme offers the opportunity […]
  • Closing Date: 03/12/2024Location: England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East.Job summary Do you have the passion, values and ability to make a real difference to solving the UK`s biggest issues through data and statistics? There has never been a more interesting or important time to work with data and […]
  • Closing Date: 03/12/2024Location: England – North East.,England – North West.,England – South East. Job summary Do you have the passion, values and ability to make a real difference to solving the UK`s biggest issues through data and statistics? There has never been a more interesting or important time to work with data […]
  • Closing Date: 31/01/2025Location: UK Nationwide.Job Description Ready to fuel the success of globally renowned brands like Gillette, Pampers, Head & Shoulders and Oral-B that millions of consumers can’t live without? Ever dreamt of a career where you are fully supported by world-class training and development to progress to leadership? Want to work […]
  • Closing Date: 02/12/2024Location: England – North East.,England – Yorkshire and the Humber.,Scotland.,Wales. A Future with purpose At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a […]

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