Graduates

After leaving the University, you are still eligible to access support with finding work or further study either by attending a drop-in sessions for quick queries, or by arranging a bookable guidance appointment. If you have moved away from the area and would prefer a telephone or Skype guidance session, this can be arranged; please specify your preference when booking the appointment.

To book a guidance appointment, please call 01582 489293.

Remote access to the service is also available in the form of LiveChat to connect with graduates.

You can register for an Alumni account with our online jobs portal Careersonline. For further details: www.beds.ac.uk/careers/jobs

What is the Graduate Gold Award?

Get work ready and impress employers with The Graduate Gold Award, exclusively available to University of Bedfordshire graduates.

This is a new award that enables you to undertake essential career development activities to make your applications attractive to employers.

Stand out from other graduates this year!

You will receive personalised advice to support you to achieve the award and your career goals. You will be awarded a certificate and digital badge after you have completed the award.

What do I have to do?

To achieve the Graduate Gold Award you will complete a range of career development activities that are tailored to you that will allow you to explore career and further study options and support you in achieving your goals.

Example activities may include:

• Creating a validated CV
• Creating a validated LinkedIn account
• Registering for an Alumni Careers Online account
• Attending a 1:1 career advice appointment (either in person or via telephone)
• Having a mock interview with a member of the Careers and Employability Service

You will receive regular support from the careers team throughout the award both via 1:1 appointments, telephone calls and emails.

How do I register?

Click here to register for the Graduate Gold Award

Once you have registered for the award a member of the Careers Team will be in contact with you.

To find out more or to ask any questions please email graduategold@beds.ac.uk

What is Graduate Support Month?

September 2019 is becoming Graduate Support Month at the University of Bedfordshire.

Throughout September the Careers and Employability Service will be offering workshops, webinars and 1:1 support designed specifically to support graduates!   

What sessions will be running?

A wide range of workshops will be available across the Luton Campus along with regular webinars for those who cannot make it to Luton.

View the Graduate Support Month Timetable [PDF] to find out what sessions will be running.

There will also be graduate exclusive Careers appointment slots available throughout the month to allow graduates to secure personalised information, advice and guidance.

How do I register for Graduate Support Month? 

Click here to register for our workshops and webinars

To book a careers advice appointment please email careers@beds.ac.uk or call 01582 489293 and ask to book a ‘Graduate Support Month’ appointment.

If you would like further information about Graduate Support Month please email careers@beds.ac.uk

Looking for work or further study?

Have a look at the resources below to find out about current vacancies, graduate schemes, postgraduate study and much more!

Dowloads:

• The Graduate Career Guide [PDF]
• Graduate Schemes - advice and information [PDF]

Information:

• Graduate Prospects
• TARGETjobs
• TARGETpostgrad
• FindAMasters
• FindAPhD
• Graduate Recruitment

Time2Grow is an EU Funded programme that offers graduates an opportunity to gain experience in an SME.

Benefits and details for registering as a graduate onto the Time2Grow project:

• This graduate scheme gives you a 10 week paid knowledge exchange job working on a real business project.
• Each job opportunity requires a graduate to complete 280 hours within 10 weeks.
• Free training on how to make the most of the job opportunity and experience gained, including a workshop and 1-to-1 session with a business and careers professional.
• A range of graduate level job opportunities to choose from in all sectors, located within Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cherwell, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury Vale and Wellingborough.
• Support and advice during the project.
• It is open to ANY graduate from any university, living in the SEMLEP area (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership) who has graduated from university in the past 5 years.
• The Careers and Employability team are available to provide support with CV and application writing as well as help with interview techniques, as required. For further information including availability and advice please visit the careers website on: www.beds.ac.uk/careers

For further details and to register on the programme: www.time2grow.org.uk

or email time2grow@beds.ac.uk