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What the Careers Advisory Service does for first years
It's never too early to start thinking about your career planning. We can help you find work experience, give you one-to-one guidance and help you identify and develop your skills.
Get work experience
- For the best vacation work jobs, targeted at
Bath students see MyFuture.
Ask us where to browse Work Experience Feedback to see what other students have done.
- For voluntary work search MyFuture as
above.
Use the resources listed in the catalogue, like Worldwide Volunteering
Look at our own Directory of Charities, Volunteering & Gap Year Opportunities. - Finding work experience is our guide with information and advice about work experience. View online or come in and pick up a copy. Essential reading!
- The Summer Placements Fair in February is a chance for you to meet employers.
Making choices
You can talk to a Careers Adviser for one-to-one help with the following – we do a drop-in service plus confidential appointments.
- Advice on options and modules - how will options in your programme affect your employment opportunities?
- Advice on changing course - if you think you might be on the wrong degree, a Careers Adviser is impartial and can help you understand the pros and cons of changing. You should also speak to your personal tutor.
- What career to aim for - the really big question! Check out Graduate Destinations to see what jobs graduates from your department have done.
Come in and browse Graduate Contacts then talk to Bath graduates about their jobs.
Succeed in the selection process
- Employers always look for transferable skills - so enhance them through workshops on teamwork, communication, negotiation and more!
- Learn techniques for brilliant applications, CVs and interviews.
- Attend employer presentations to learn about a sector or profession.
How to find us
We are located in Norwood House 2.7 on the Parade, between the Library and the Students’ Union
Term-time hours: Monday – Friday 09.15-16.30
Vacation hours may vary so please check here.