Advice, guidance and careers support
Our expert careers team are right by your side to help you take the next step of your career journey. We will give you advice and training on careers, entrepreneurship and study abroad that will equip you to step into your future.
We'll help you explore your options, find the right place for your skills and make a move into a career you will love. You'll learn from experts about applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and impressing future employers.
The careers team at the University of Hull will help you to develop the skills, experience and confidence you will need to give you a head start in your career.
Jobs and internships
Boost your career prospects after graduation with a full year placement, a summer internship, or as part of a flexible internship alongside your studies.
The University has a well-established internship programme that can provide experience you need; opportunities are available in the UK and internationally. You can also develop your skills through a paid role in the University, including being a Student Ambassador, by doing a part-time job locally, or getting involved in volunteering.
We advertise thousands of jobs every year and can provide you with all of the help you need to be successful in the application process.
Events and networking
Who you know can be as important as what you know. The careers team can help you open doors by connecting you with a wide range of employers.
Every year we arrange events on campus to allow you to build your professional network with prospective employers and help you make personal connections with employer mentoring. Mentors advise and support you as you plan your career path and can directly open the door to internship opportunities and job offers.
Employability awards
From volunteering to part-time work, academic study to being a member of a sports team, you can gain a wealth of experience here. The Hull Employability Awards give you the recognition you deserve.
The awards support and endorse the employability skills you have developed and help you stand out from the crowd. But it's not just about the award, we'll help you articulate the skills you develop on your journey towards becoming a distinctive Hull graduate.
Hull Awards website
Study abroad
Studying abroad is a great way to expand your horizons, develop your language skills and broaden your mind. Whether it's a 2 week summer school or a whole year abroad, you'll explore new places, take on new challenges and to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. You'll develop self-confidence, employability skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
The University of Hull has active partnerships with more than 100 universities across the world, including America, Europe and Asia. We will guide and support you throughout the process - from researching your destination to returning to Hull and turning your incredible experiences into a career.
Business start-up
If you're considering starting your own business or following a career that requires strong entrepreneurial skills, the University of Hull has lots to offer. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need both within the curriculum and through extra-curricular activities.
We can provide 1:1 advice, business planning workshops and seminars, access to business competitions, and even opportunities to become an Entrepreneurial Ambassador. We'll help you gain business skills, explore and develop your business ideas, and provide advice on those important practical steps in starting, running and expanding a business. This includes testing your ideas, thinking about finance, finding premises and developing a business plan.
Tap into a wealth of local expertise through our strong connections with other entrepreneurs, businesses, organisations and networks.