Your Career

Develop and showcase your skills

Enrol yourself in the Warwick Award programmeLink opens in a new window and check out our other opportunities to build, develop and showcase your employability skills.

Understand your work rights and requirements

Understand your work rights, including National Minimum WageLink opens in a new window. Read our essential information on income tax, national insurance and getting a national insurance number, visa requirements and getting a share code.

Consider part time work

Part-time jobs are a good way to get UK experience and earn while you study. But think carefully about your working hours: always prioritise your course work and ensure you do not exceed the working limit of 20 hours a week in term time if you have a student visaLink opens in a new window.

Volunteer

Volunteering opportunitiesLink opens in a new window are another great way to develop your employability skills - whilst making a difference to our local communities.

Get work experience and get WorkReady

Use our WorkReady toolkitLink opens in a new window to find and make the most of work experience. Find out more about how to apply for internships and work experience opportunities to gain practical knowledge in your field.

Perfect your job application skills

Attend careers workshops and sessions covering CV writing, cover letters, interview techniques, utilising AI, networking, and more to refine your professional skills.

Take up opportunities

Make the most of your time at Warwick by exploring student opportunitiesLink opens in a new window and extracurricular activitiesLink opens in a new window to enrich your university experience.

Network

Understand the importance of networking and adapt effective strategies to build connections with peers, professionals and alumniLink opens in a new window.

Apply for jobs

Use our guide to your career options, whatever stage you are at in your career planning

Explore our guide to finding work

Don't forget to check out our guide to applications and interviews 

Search for jobs and plan your career with the Student Circus platformLink opens in a new window

Don't limit yourself to 'Graduate schemesLink opens in a new window' - they make up less than 20% of all graduate roles, can be highly competitive to get onto and often recruit very early in the academic year.

Showcase your skills

Complete the Warwick AwardLink opens in a new window to enhance and showcase your employability skills.

Search for job opportunities and apply

Use our guide to discover your career options, whatever stage you are at in your career planning

Explore our guide to finding work

Student Circus: job search and career planning platform for international students to find sponsored rolesLink opens in a new window

Continue with preparing for job applications and interviews

Attend careers workshops and sessions covering CV writing, cover letters, interview techniques, utilising AI, networking, and more to refine your professional skills.

Check out our resources to prepare thoroughly for job applications and interviews.

Be resilient: learn from any rejections

Make the most of rejections as a learning experience. Seek a one-to-one consultation with a Senior Career Consultant for personalised analysis and look for workshops on coping strategies for job rejection and impostor syndrome. These resources will equip you to bounce back resiliently, fostering growth and confidence in your career journey. Embrace setbacks as opportunities for learning and development, paving the way for future success.

Connect with Warwick Alumni

Reach out and connect with Warwick alumniLink opens in a new window to expand your professional network and gain valuable insights and advice.