Surrey Careers blog

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

Tips for students who don’t know what to do when they graduate

It’s very common to still be considering your options in final year or after you have graduated. There are many other final years in the same position as you. So over Christmas how do you respond to well-intentioned family members when they ask “So what are your plans after university?   It’s ok to say, “I […]


How to get a Green Job

In this blog we look at what green jobs are, ways to find them, and the skills and knowledge required to be successful in your job hunt. Companies across a huge range of industries are prioritising sustainable goals following the UK government setting a target of net zero by 2050. The target includes creating two […]


Discover where your degree could take you at our Autumn Careers and Placements Fair

It’s never too early to start thinking about your next step but it can also be daunting to start thinking about your future and understanding where your degree can take you.   But… don’t worry, we are here to help, you don’t have to make the transition alone.   A degree opens a whole host of […]


5 reasons to consider a job in telecoms

This guest post has been written by Klaudia Urbanska from Virgin Media O2. In a world that’s more connected than ever before, the telecommunications industry stands as a pillar of modern society. It’s an exciting field that offers a multitude of opportunities and unique advantages, making it a compelling choice for anyone considering a career […]


My lab-based placement at GSK by Hannah, Biosciences

My placement was a little unusual because I moved teams halfway through the year as my manager got a promotion. I started out working in the Complex In Vitro Models department and moved to the Genomic Sciences Imaging team. Both these roles were lab based and focused on developing complex intestinal cancer models using organ-on-chip […]


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