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.
myUCLCareers jobs board
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.
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.).
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.
Volunteering
Explore flexible, one-off or ongoing projects by searching the Student Union's Volunteering opportunitites for the chance to build skills for your CV, grow your network and give back to the local community.
Competitions
Get involved with a range of business challenges or competitions led by recruiters to win prizes and develop key skills.
International students
Information, events, and advice for those looking to stay in the UK after graduation.
Global opportunities
Expand your horizons and develop your global skill-set with work and internships outside of the UK.
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.
Work outside the UK
Resources listed in this section will focus on UK-based recruitment, for those seeking work globally.
Employment rights overview
Job hunting carries certain risks which you need to be aware of and take precautions against. Read our overview of what rights you can expect as an employee and an intern.
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.
Careers events
Many organisations will attend or run recruitment focused events to promote current vacancies in person which will give you the chance to get answers.
Come to an eventCareer conversations
Meet one of our Careers Consultants tailored tips and advice on improving your own personal job search.
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