Careers Centre

The award-winning Careers Centre at Edge Hill University can offer you many opportunities for learning, developing your skills and gaining experience which will help towards your future career and job prospects.

The success of Edge Hill University in enhancing the career prospects of our students was reflected in the Higher Education Statistics Agency's 2010 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey which placed the University in the top 4 nationally for graduate employability.

Our careers advisers can help you from the moment you start your degree with friendly, impartial and confidential guidance. We can help you plan your career, improve your employability, find a job and offer support through the application and interview process. Regular careers fairs and workshops mean you get information on the latest job opportunities, meet prospective employers and develop contacts for the future.

How the Careers Centre Can Help You

• Be a step ahead of the rest - if you need more confidence in your abilities to get that graduate job, the Careers Centre offers a free Employability Programme, endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), that will help you develop the skills most valued by employers;
• Earn money - the Job Club is a free service that can help you find part-time or temporary work in the local area or access student jobs on campus;
• Make the most of your summer - Why not work at Glastonbury and see your favourite bands for free? Or, mix with the rich and famous at Aintree races? Perhaps you want to work in Europe, the US or Australia? The Careers Centre recruits for these and other summer opportunities, now including Disney Florida!
• Help others and help yourself - getting involved in volunteering will develop your skills, enhance your CV, and you can apply for a volunteering on-course scholarship to help fund your activities;
• Get on the right track - If you are unsure about whether you have chosen the right course, or you have no idea what you can do with your degree, our Careers Advisers are on hand to have a confidential chat and offer guidance;
• Get that graduate job - Get all the support you need to help secure that graduate job, from expert advice on producing a winning CV to writing great applications, preparing for interviews or even setting up your own business;
• Meet your future boss - Attend careers events to learn about different jobs, gain vital work experience and develop contacts for the future. Work experience is essential for all graduate jobs so make sure you don't miss out.

For further information on the Careers Centre and how you can access the range of services available, visit the award-winning website at www.edgehill.ac.uk/careers, winner of the Career Website of the Year at the 2009 AGCAS Awards for Excellence.