Surrey Careers blog

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

Employer Spotlight – Joining the Civil Service Fast Stream

The Civil Service is one of the largest employers in the UK. It supports the government of the day to implement its policies. Civil servants deliver their roles in the spirit of the Civil Service values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. Joining the Civil Service means you will become part of a modern, vibrant […]


Completing the Employability Award as a Postgraduate by Wendy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management

How I found out about the Award As I recall, I came across the Employability Award at the 2019 Autumn Recruitment Fair and later on, I looked up for more information on Surrey Pathfinder. I joined the Award programme in October 2019 which is the first semester of my postgraduate study year. Why I decided […]


My Graduate Journey from Psychology to Consultancy

Hi, my name is Samer Ben Khadra and I studied Psychology at Surrey. I loved it and miss it! I graduated in 2018, but it really doesn’t seem like it’s been 2.5 years since I graduated… What appealed to you about your current role and company? One of the main things that appealed to me […]


Employer Spotlight – Becoming a female Software Engineer, by Rebecca from BAE Systems

Hello, my name is Rebecca and I am Software Engineering graduate in the Applied Intelligence Division of BAE Systems. To tell you a bit about how I have got to where I am today, I am going to take you back to my college days. I went to Farnborough Sixth Form College in 2013 and I studied A-level Computing, Maths and Law and AS Electronics.


Why Employers think you should use LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site; connecting industry professionals with each other and supporting those looking for employment in their job search. So having your own active and engaging profile really is one of the most effective and efficient ways of showcasing yourself to the professional world and driving your virtual networking in […]


My Professional Training Year Placement at the University of Surrey Students’ Union

Hey! My name’s James Barlow and I’m a BSc Accounting and Finance graduate from Southampton, England. My professional training year (PTY for short!) in 2019/20 was an interesting one for multiple reasons. I started my search in early November and applied for a few companies including Deloitte, BDO and Rolls Royce. As the months came […]


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