Student Futures support for graduates
We’re here to help you prepare for your future and to make choices about what you'd like to do beyond completing your course.
We provide resources, services and events to help you understand your options, achieve your potential and succeed in securing a job, further study or other opportunities.
Paid internships
These internships are the perfect way for you to develop the skills which graduate employers are looking for right now, while allowing you to build your confidence and professional network.
Browse all opportunities on your Student Futures account
‘My Future’ podcast
Our final year students and recruitment experts share their insights to help you navigate your career journey in a post-pandemic world. Each episode features a guest expert on a specific topic and is presented by fellow students.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Workshops to boost your employability
Join our careers advisers for the chance to hear more about what employers look for, how to make a good impression and improve your chances of success at all stages of the recruitment process.
Workshops begin 3 July and can be viewed and booked via Your Student Futures account.
Careers adviser appointments
Discuss your options with your School-specific careers adviser, who can help you create your career plan and set-out your next steps. Book an appointment.
Find jobs and work experience
Use our Jobs Board to find graduate roles, internships, volunteering and work placements at over 5,000 registered local, national and international organisations from a wide range of sectors from employers targeting Cardiff University students. Set up a careers profile to create tailored searches and alerts.
You can also search for overseas job opportunities via GoinGlobal.
Networking with alumni
Connect with other alumni, develop your professional network, find opportunities, and tap into exclusive support through our exclusive networking platform Cardiff Connected. In just a few clicks you can find a mentor from your industry, ask questions and seek introductions.
Existing support
The support outlined above is in addition to:
- Your current (student/postgraduate) support including: access to Your Careers Journey and your Student Futures account - where you can view graduate jobs and work experience opportunities.
- The support you can access as a Cardiff alumni, including: personalised careers advice for up to three years after graduation, and how to access the support once you lose access to your university credentials.