Surrey Careers blog

Official blog of the University of Surrey's Employability and Careers Centre

12 things you should know about Employability and Careers at Surrey

1. All students have access to our 24/7 digital hub for All things Careers! It’s called Surrey Pathfinder You can access careers appointments, events, jobs, placements and a fantastic range of career development tools. Explore Surrey Pathfinder online, or download the App. 2.You can get help with applying for part time work We have a […]


How my placement prepared me for my graduate role at Capco

Hi, I’m Pete and I graduated from Surrey in 2021 after studying Chemistry with a placement year as a data analyst. Why Capco? Two things appealed to me about Capco and the role, firstly, the diversity of work I would get to do as a consultant. I would have the chance to work on different […]


Going from Placement to Final Year

Ben Uden (BMus Music graduate) won the Faculty award* for his Professional Training Year (PTY) at the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) in 2021. We asked him for his tips for transitioning back to final year after his placement. My three placement highlights Working at a Corporate reception at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard; Being able […]


What to do if your degree results aren’t as good as you hoped

If you are disappointed with your degree results, try to get things in perspective. If your results are lower than you’d hoped, don’t feel like you have cut off your career options. Remember there are thousands of companies that hire graduates every year and many companies care more about the person they are hiring rather than the mark on their certificate.


Top 7 Reasons for Joining a Start-Up by Limvirak Chea, CEO, Fixter

As we approach the final stage of the academic year, many of you will be searching for job opportunities. The final year students among you will be making your first steps into graduate life, whilst others may be looking for a placement, internships or summer vacancy to gain valuable experience as you continue your studies. […]


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