Career development and support at every stage
At Durham University you will plan for your future, meet employers and develop your employability skills. Durham University produces some of the UK’s most employable graduates.
In a highly competitive graduate employment landscape, graduates need to demonstrate their strengths and experience to potential employers. You will start to gain the skills for career success at the International Study Centre.
Career-focussed activities are built in to your pathway programme, including:
- identifying your personal strengths and areas for development
- developing key employability skills such as problem solving, teamwork, time management and communication
- creating a personal development plan, identifying your goals for future success.
At the University
When you successfully progress to your degree at Durham you can take full advantage of the University’s wider career services at the Careers & Enterprise Centre. This includes access to careers advice, support to launch your own business, and access to many of the online resources – even after you graduate. In addition international students can receive tailored information including details of overseas opportunities and employers, and platforms such as Student Circus.
Develop your skills
Developing your academic and employability skills is key to being prepared for your study and work during and after your time at University. The Careers & Enterprise Centre can help you identify opportunities to help you understand and develop the skills you will need. You will have the opportunity to:
- Attend sessions that provide practical advice about skills such as, performing well at assessment centres
- Handling video interviews
- Developing digital skills
- Writing applications
You can also develop your employability skills using a wide range of resources, including a work readiness assessment, and the Durham Online Career Planning Programme, which includes pathways on Knowing Yourself and Employers’ Expectations, Exploring Options, Goal Setting and Career Action Planning, and Successful Applications and Assessments.
Work after study
After studying, you can start your career in the UK with the new Graduate Immigration Route – a 2-year post-study work visa for international students graduating from UK universities. Take the first step with a pathway programme at the International Study Centre to gain the skills you'll need both on your degree and in your career.
