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Whether you're looking for part-time work to earn a bit of extra cash or gain experience, planning an internship or are seeking more permanent, graduate-level work, there is a lot of support available to help you.
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Employers actively targetting UCL students, recent graduates and researchers will post current opportunities here. Find out more about searching our opportunity listings / company database and registering for job alerts.

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Other online job sites

Find out more about other UCL-hosted job boards which also promote opportunities aimed at current students or provide job listings for those who are looking to work at UCL, (HR, Students' Union UCL, Unitemps etc.). 

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Guides on job hunting

Guides on the practical side of job hunting that will help you through the process of looking for work in the most appropriate way and suggest alternatives for more niche, industry-focused sites hosted by external organisations.

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Payment rights and safety as a student, an intern and employee

Job hunting carries certain risks which you need to be aware of and take precautions against, in order to stay safe. 

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Simulated work experience

If you're looking for work experience that you can carry out remotely, simulated work experience opportunities can help you get an insight into what it would be like working in specific sectors and companies.

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Global Internships Programme

Expand your horizons and develop your global skill-set with an internship outside of the UK. Find out more about how to join the UCL Careers Global Internships Programme.

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Sourcing and making the most of internships

At UCL Careers we know that you get work experience through placements and internships so we wanted to give you some information to help you with this.

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Work outside the UK

Resources listed in this section will focus on UK-based recruitment, for those seeking work globally.

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International students

Information, events, and advice for those looking to stay in the UK after graduation.

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International internship agreements / Convention de Stage

Overseas recruiters often require a three-way agreement between the University, the student and themselves, (as the internship provider), which may cover a range of different things depending on the role and the company. 

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Mentoring

Speaking to UCL graduates who are working in the roles or sectors you're interested in is a great way to get an insider's view on the best places to find relevant vacancies.

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Volunteering

By volunteering you can develop skills and experience through unpaid work experience and shadowing. You also have the chance to give back to causes you believe in.

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Many organisations will attend or run recruitment focused events to promote current vacancies in person which will give you the chance to get answers to questions that you may not find on job boards or recruitment websites.

 

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Career conversations

one-to-one advice
Through a careers conversation, you can meet one of our Careers Consultants to discuss where you've been looking so far, explore other avenues and get more tailored tips and advice on improving your own personal job search.

 

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