Graduate

The Graduate Outcomes Survey begins in September 2021, click on the link below to find out more about this important survey for Graduates.

Graduate Outcomes Survey

Graduate Outcomes is the biggest UK annual social survey and captures the perspectives and current status of recent graduates.

Book an appointment

Here you can book a 1-1 appointment with a consultant to look at CVs and cover letters, job search, LinkedIn, interview training, or have a careers conversation.

Events

We run a number of events and workshops including careers fairs, CV workshops, webinars with employers, personality types and LinkedIn.

Jobs Board

Search for relevant part-time, full-time and graduate roles. You can also sign up for vacancy alerts.

Temporary Vacancies

Want some temp work for the summer or help with activities like Clearing? Sign up to LSBU’s Employment Agency and apply for internal and external opportunities.

Career Resources

All your resources in one place. Career planning, CV and cover letter builders, interview hints and tips, videos, plus more, all categorised and personalised to your degree.

CV360

Upload your CV and get it reviewed by the latest Applicant Tracking System software. Get a 50-point check followed by tips to make it better, in your own time, from your own device. You can then submit it for review by a consultant in the LSBU Careers Hub.

Interview 360

The hiring process is changing. Employers are increasingly using video interviews as part of their recruitment process. Here you can practice online video questions and get instant feedback from the AI technology.

LSBU Career Planner

How employable do you think you are? Take this quick self-assessment to get your score; then you’ll be provided with a personalised employability education programme, which you can complete in your own time.

Psychometric Test Practice

Verbal, numerical and logical reasoning tests form an essential part of recruiter’s application process. Use the LSBU test centre to practice these tests before you sit the real thing. Please email ivanovah@lsbu.ac.uk to get alumni login details.

LSBU Enterprise

Develop entrepreneurial skills for the future, whether that be employment, self-employment or starting your own business. Graduates have access to the service for up to 5 years post-graduation.

The Alumni Network

Join the Alumni network to gain access to events, networks, benefits or to give back.

Quick links

FAQs

What services do you offer?

At LSBU Careers Hub we can offer 1-1 support and workshops/webinars in the following areas:

Finding and applying for jobs, both while you study and once you’ve graduated
Helping you apply for graduate schemes
CV and cover letter development
Interview training
Assessment Centre training
Assistance with finding your own placement and then logging that placement
Connecting you with employers via webinars and careers fairs
Developing your LinkedIn profile

Can you find me a job?

Although we don’t go out and find specific jobs , we have a host of employers who advertise on the LSBU Jobs Board, attend careers and job fairs and run webinars. We can assist you to apply for jobs and support you through the process by offering mock interviews, assessment centre practice, CV preparation and much more.

Can you help me sort my CV?

YES! Our consultants are experts in the latest trends in CVs and cover letters. We also have a fantastic online tool called CV360 where you can upload your CV and get it reviewed by the latest Applicant Tracking System software. Get a 50-point check followed by tips to make it better, in your own time from your own device. You can then submit it for review by a consultant in LSBU Careers Hub. https://lsbu.careercentre.me/u/nolt2cc1

I’ve got a job interview can you help me prepare?

We can provide mock interview training with 1-3 people. If you give us the job specification, we can develop specific questions relevant to the job. You just need to book an appointment https://lsbu.jobteaser.com/en/appointments

You can also access our online interview simulator here https://lsbu.careercentre.me/u/qcgbnq0h

Can you connect me with employers?

We run regular careers fairs and webinars where employers are either recruiting or giving advice or guidance on how to gain employment in their industries. Look at our events page at https://lsbu.jobteaser.com/en/events

What workshops do you run?

Interview skills
CV and cover letter development
How to find a placement or internship
Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Resilience and dealing with rejection
How to use LinkedIn

Look at our events page at https://lsbu.jobteaser.com/en/events

How do I get a placement or internship?

Although we cannot find you a placement we can help you secure one through opportunities posted on the LSBU Jobs Board. We run multiple workshops on finding placements and many LSBU schools have placements built into their curriculum. There are a number of websites promoting placements and internships, the list can be found under our quick links section . Email ss-placements@lsbu.ac.uk or make an appointment https://lsbu.jobteaser.com/en/appointments for further assistance. Please note that the Health School placements are managed by the School.

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Volunteering can be a great way to get experience, increase your skills and give back to the community, which looks great on your CV. https://do-it.org/ is a great website to search for opportunities in your area.