Careers and employability guides
A list of our careers and employability guides
CVs, applications, and interviews
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
Finding work
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
Skills and volunteering
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
Support for disabled students
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
Working abroad and after study
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies