Digital Resources on Demand

Outside of office hours? On the weekend? The Careers team is here to support you. The features below are available 24 hours a day, all year round to support you in your employability journey. Don’t forget that you can also contact the team via Ask a Question through your Careers Portal.
Instant CV Feedback
CareerSet is an AI tool designed to help you improve your CV with instant, personalised feedback. Simply upload your CV, and Career Set will analyse it for key areas such as formatting, keywords, and content alignment with your target role.
CareerSetInterview Practice
Shortlist.ME is a video interview platform, which allows students and graduates to practice their interviews, build confidence and receive individual and assessed feedback.
Don’t let a job interview be your first interview
Unlimited on-demand mock interviews, providing you with instant actionable feedback
Shortlist MeCareers Portal Pathways
You can use the Careers Portal to make appointments and Ask a Question – there is also the pathways section, where you will find activities to support you with skills and employability which can work through at your pace.
Don’t forget that this is where you can also search for Part-Time and Volunteer Opportunities.
Careers Portal Pathways
Student Circus – Support for International Students
Student Circus help international students find Filtered Skilled Worker Visa Jobs in the UK and Jobs in Home countries for those returning back home after graduation.
Student CircusGraduates First – Practice Tests
It is becoming increasingly popular for employers to use psychometric testing as part of their recruitment process – it can be difficult to know what employers are looking for, especially if this is your first time encountering one. The Careers Team subscribes to a tool called Graduates First, where you can practice these psychometric tests – please see the video guide to help.
Graduates FirstMaking the most of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site with over 610 million members worldwide. Follow our step-by-step guide to help you create an effective LinkedIn profile.
- Name and headline: Use the opportunity to explain who you are – explain your current situation and what you are looking for.
- Photo: Create a professional impression, your background image and add personality and individuality to your profile.
- Personalise your LinkedIn web address.
- The summary (or about) section should be approximately 150 words outlining your career goals and interests.
- Experience: List all relevant paid and unpaid experiences within this section, including job title and employer/organisation.
- Education: List the details of your qualifications including the course title and full name of the university and your college/school. You should provide details of key modules from your degree, results from past assessments and predicted grades. Providing more detail in this section will better inform prospective employers of the knowledge and skills you have gained.