Employability

Getting you career ready

Your degree is only part of your story. We’re here to help you tailor your talents to life after university. With CV workshops, exclusive employer events, careers seminars and online support, we’ll help you build the tools that will set you apart when you are ready to look for your first graduate role.

Our great links with industry mean that you’ll have opportunities to apply your learning, with work experience that’s directly relevant to your studies, including placements and real projects set by businesses. We’ll also encourage you to develop your broader skills and experience, ready for life after graduation. You’ll find a range of ways to do this, from volunteering to work abroad and part-time roles, including some at the University.

Flexible and tailored to your aspirations and personal circumstances, we will support you to find professional experience that will help you shine in a competitive market place. You will develop skills before placement to help you gain the most from your experience, while post-practice reflection means that you can continue to develop as you progress through your studies.

Supporting your ambitions

The Careers and Employment Service is proud to support all of our students on their journey towards their future career. No matter what course you’ve chosen or what your previous experience is, we will provide tailored support, with access to services and programmes to help you reach your career goal.

Our careers consultants are on hand for one-to-one appointments where you can discuss potential career ideas, what you are suited to and what you are passionate about, to begin to give your career journey some focus.

Come to one of our many careers fairs. Some are specific to your course while others - like our annual Careers Fair and our Volunteering Fair - are diary dates for all students. These events are your chance to talk with employers about their industry and your future employment potential - including work experience. There's also our employer mentoring scheme, which gives you the chance to connect with an experienced professional and benefit from their knowledge and skills.

Accredited service

We are accredited to the matrix Standard, the Department for Education's measure of high-quality information, advice and guidance. This accreditation reflects our commitment to your longer term career and life ambitions, rather than just finding you a job. Advice and support go beyond job hunting to include volunteering and enterprise, and continue after you have graduated.

96_%of recent graduates in work or further study**Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey

76_%of recent graduates in graduate-level roles**Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey

Video: Getting you ready for the world of work

Virtual Open Day - Careers and Employment

Undergraduate opportunities

Our degrees are designed to help you along your career path - and there are opportunities inside and outside your course that will help you stand out in the market place.

Postgraduate opportunities

A postgraduate degree from us can help you stand out from the crowd to land that dream job or give you the extra knowledge you need to take the next big step in your career.

Employer opportunities

How could our students and graduates help you? Our focus on applied learning means our students and graduates are experienced at using their knowledge to solve real business issues.

Video: Graduates working at Derby County Football Club

We spoke to Grace Vivian and Jack Webster about their time studying BA (Hons) Sport Management and how it led to employment.

Alumni benefits

As a member of our University of Derby Alumni community, you have access to exclusive benefits that can assist you in your career - and help you make the most of your leisure time.

Students and graduates at a careers event

Careers and Employment Service for current students and recent graduates

We can help you plan and choose your career, find jobs and opportunities, and help with applications, CVs, interviews and assessments (login required).

Tell us what you are doing after your course

The Graduate Outcomes survey will be crucial in helping us to evaluate and promote our courses, in turn assisting current and future University of Derby students to make informed choices.

Contact us

Derby Campus

Careers and Employment Hub, Atrium

Provides careers information, advice and guidance services, pre-booked and drop-in

Open: Monday-Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm. Friday 9.00am-4.30pm

T: +44 (0)1332 591316
E: careers@derby.ac.uk
W: Career and Employment Service (login required)

Access and Further Education Centre, Kedleston Road

Provides careers information, advice and guidance services to current Access/Foundation students, plus pre-entry advice to adults considering returning to university level education.

T: +44 (0)1332 591080
E: access@derby.ac.uk

Buxton Campus

Library