Boosting your employability as an international student
Advice and information for International students to help boost your employability.
Making the most of your time at university to enhance your skillset and take advantage of employability opportunities is important in helping you secure your ideal job after you graduate. Here are just some of the ways you can develop your employability skills.
Networking
Your student days are relatively short, so make the most of our time here by honing your networking skills to ensure you take advantage of every employer meeting and opportunity that comes your way.
Work experience
Undertaking work experience is an effective way of developing your skills. Terms such as internships carry different meanings in different parts of the world. Understand UK work experience and internships and work through this practical and interactive pathway Help for international students - how to find and apply for work experience in the UK.
Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities are another great way to develop your skills. Many UK employers value voluntary experience at least as much as formal paid work experience.
Finding part-time/casual work
The JobShop advertises student-friendly jobs which will pay at least the minimum wage and with hours that suit your study time.
Learn about finding part-time/casual work and then work through the interactive Prepare for part-time work pathway to learn practical steps for your UK job search.
Find graduate jobs
The JobShop helps you find graduate jobs, with hundreds of vacancies advertised daily. The majority of UK employers recruit graduates from any degree disciplines so your opportunities may be wider than you think.
We’ve partnered with Target Jobs and the British Council to bring you a fantastic range of resources aimed at helping international students find graduate jobs in the UK:
- Understand the graduate job options in the UK - Target Jobs
- Understand what UK employers want - Target Jobs
- Study UK: Preparing for work - British Council and Future Learn
- Learn about finding graduate jobs
Search for jobs outside the UK
If you’re planning to leave the UK after your studies, Goin’ Global can help you search for jobs and learn about recruitment practices worldwide.
Careers modules
Our credit bearing undergraduate careers modules can improve your employability.
Careers Fairs
You’ll have access in-person and local, national, and global virtual Careers Fairs during your time here. Look out for our Student Jobs Fair at the start of semester and check out our schedule of events and fairs to see which employers are on campus.
Clubs and societies
Beyond the Careers Service, there are many activities and opportunities that can help you develop skills, such as teamworking, to boost your employability and enhance your attractiveness to employers who value these experiences.
Find out about clubs and societies DUSA
Find out about sports clubs Sports Union
The Centre for Entrepreneurship have a fantastic programme to develop your leadership, business, and innovation skills.
Navigating your opportunities
Be proactive and self-directed. The Careers Service can’t place you in opportunities and won’t write applications for you. We're here to help you find the best opportunities and guide you in your job search at the University of Dundee. We'll provide feedback on your applications and help you prepare for interviews. Our goal is to boost your employability.