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Careers advice and support

Cardiff University will continue to support you for up to three years from your course end date, with a range of careers and employability services designed specifically for graduates.

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Personal careers advice

Cardiff alumni can access tailored careers support, including:

  • access to graduate resources and support
  • Ask an Adviser in-person and online appointments (Monday to Friday)
  • up to four careers appointments
  • instant feedback with our CV and cover letter checker tool

During busy periods, such as October and November, access to appointments for graduates may be limited.

To book an appointment:

  • register as a graduate on your Student Futures account
  • use your student number (without the 'C') and provide up-to-date contact details
  • choose an in-person or online option

Events and networking

As a Cardiff graduate, you can also attend:

  • careers fairs and employer presentations
  • skills workshops and networking events

Browse and book via your Student Futures account.

The Graduate Toolkit

Unlock your career potential. Build essential skills, navigate the recruitment process, and stand out in the competitive job market. This online pathway links together resources to support you as you graduate and move on from Cardiff University.

Job opportunities and resources

Stay connected with the latest vacancies and career tools:

  • Student Futures+ - Explore resources on CVs, interviews, career planning, and more
  • Jobs Board - Discover graduate jobs and work experience opportunities tailored to Cardiff alumni
  • Student Futures YouTube - Watch helpful videos and advice
  • LinkedIn - Follow CU Student Futures for updates and events

Tailored employability support for international graduates

As an international graduate from Cardiff University, you can access our International Students Employability Advice Pathway, designed to enhance your career prospects in the UK or abroad. This pathway offers 5 tailored online resources covering everything from understanding UK employers’ expectations to job opportunities in your home country.

What’s included:

  • 5 Online Pathways: Covering topics like preparing to work in the UK, visa advice, and applying for work experienc
  • tailored webinars and recordings: access live sessions and catch up with recordings on vital topics like job hunting, CVs, and interviews
  • country career guides: explore guides for Nigeria, India, and China to help navigate the job market in your home country

Ready to take the next step? Log in to your Student Futures account to get started and boost your employability today!

Work experience support after graduation

The Work Experience team offer a wide range of opportunities which are available for up to three years from your course end date. These range from short unpaid insights of up to two weeks, to longer term paid internships.

Remote and home-working opportunities are currently being offered where available within a range of organisations and industries. A number of our internships are supported by Santander Universities.

Undertaking a work experience opportunity after graduation, will allow you to gain vital skills to add to your CV, explore your career options and build your network.

All work experience opportunities are advertised on the university's Jobs Board.

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