Strengthening employability through alumni support

We want our learners to be equipped with the tools they need not only for future careers, but also to reflect upon their skills development, to question, to pivot, and to thrive in whatever roles they choose to go into. Student timetables are increasingly including in-curricular employability opportunities which allow them to put into practice what they are learning on their degree pathways and highlight real-world applications to boost their employability.

RBC Brewin Dolphin Investment Challenge 

Alumna Suzy Thomson, (Accountancy, 2006), approached the Careers Service with the idea to further engage students with the field of Investment/Asset Management outside of what they learn through classes alone. This challenge saw students build investment pitches and prepare presentations to then convince a panel of judges to invest in their chosen company. This developed key competencies such as communication, teamwork and presentation skills, but also gave participants an insight into a particular career. 

The Careers Service were delighted to see such success with our inaugural Investment Challenge in partnership with RBC Brewin Dolphin, and are pleased to be building the event into class timetables once again this academic year.

Consultancy Projects with Dundee United and Toll House Spirits

Partner employers provide real life problems their companies are facing, while students generate ideas, research solutions and provide recommendations in a report which mirrors consultancy in a workplace. 

Fiona Walsh, Director and Founder of Toll House Spirits in Arbroath is one such employer. 

From spirits to sports, our students have been working on all sorts. Declan Pridding, who looks after Commercial Sales for Dundee United Football Club has also provided a project for students. 

League table performance

Our work supporting the employability of our university and alumni communities has led to strong success on league tables for the academic year 2024/2025.