Graduate Schemes and Internships
Jobshop Online
Southampton Solent University’s database has 100s of opportunities.
Register now to receive job alerts straight to your email address and use the Business Directory to research companies.
http://jobshoponline.solent.ac.uk
Graduate Opportunities
It’s never too early to start looking. Some national schemes have deadlines as early as October. GET and Prospects Directories advertise graduate schemes and employment. Collect free copies from the Employability and Enterprise/ Students 1st Centre. Don’t overlook small and medium sized employers who can offer excellent training and career prospects.
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.targetjobs.co.uk
www.get.hobsons.co.uk
www.milkround.com
Work in the South
Register on Graduate Jobs South (GJS) to be matched with graduate opportunities and internships in the region. GJS will keep you up-to date with relevant posts via an email matching service so you may apply to the employer directly.
www.graduatejobsouth.co.uk
Work in other regions
Check regional graduate job sites and other university careers services for employment and internships: www.prospects.ac.uk/links/careersservices
East Anglia - www.gradseast.co.uk
Midlands - www.graduateadvantage.co.uk
North East - www.graduatesyorkshire.co.uk
South West - www.gradsouthwest.com
Work abroad
Work in most countries in Europe will not need a work permit and you may have the same rights as their nationals. For other countries you will need to check their individual requirements.
Social networking
Employers are increasingly using social media to source candidates for employment, and to investigate those they are considering hiring.
www.linkedin.com
www.facebook.com
www.twitter.com
Internships
Look out for internships in your local area. Southampton Solent University may offer internships to its graduates; these are advertised from the spring.
www.graduatetalentpool.bis.gov.uk
www.graduatejobsouth.co.uk