You are always welcome to use the Information Room at any stage of your time at University and even after you have finished your course. At different times you will find different sections more appropriate, but all may be useful, so come in and browse.

Books:

Browse our tagged online catalogue of books available in the careers library at Shelfari.com  and visit us to read a book here or borrow some of the books on loan. 

Newspapers and magazines:

View the titles and brief description of newspapers and magazines available in the careers library 

Free employers directories: 

We also stock a range of employer directories, work experience / internship guides and sector-specific guides which are free to collect:

TargetJobs career products, Graduate Prospects publications, Inside Careers series, The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers  & many more free publications for you to take away.

Take-away careers publications:

Information leaflets: collect copies of leaflets on Writing your CV, Application forms, Speculative applications, First interviews, Assessment centres, Psychometric tests, Postgraduate study and research and many others

Options sheets: take the sheet for your subject to find out which jobs will need the skills you will develop throughout your studies

Careers Videos:

We hold a number of careers videos on DVD which you can watch in the Careers Information Room. Current students can view them online from our website (university login needed). 

Making an impact: the graduate job interview

Shows real students and graduates being interviewed by actual recruiters. It includes extracts from each interview, selectors' verdicts and candidates reflecting on their own performance:
o     Telephone interview
o     Competency based interview
o     Interview at a creative agency 
o     Graduate job interview

At the assessment centre

Shows real students and graduates being assessed by actual recruiters: extracts from each exercise, selectors' verdicts and candidates reflections on their own performance.
o     Introduction
o     Ice breaker exercise
o     Prepared presentation
o     Role play
o     In-tray exercise
o     Group discussion
o     Meal with the selectors
o     Case study
o     Interview
o     Summary/guide 

Journey to work

Find out the steps you can take to achieve success in a number of popular careers: 
o     Finance
o     IT
o     Social Work
o     Journalism
o     Marketing
o     Fashion
o     PR
The DVD also features Quick guides to boosting your employability:
o     CVs and applications
o     Getting involved in student life
o     Networking
o     Postgraduate Study
o     Volunteering
o     Work Experience
o     Using your Careers Service

Reference materials:

Your Degree … What Next?

Get started with these folders containing a variety of information linked to your degree subject: industry insights, occupational profiles related to your subject and alternatives, sources of vacancies, further study options, first destinations for last year’s graduates from your subject.

Occupations:

Background information explaining what is involved in different jobs and links to other useful resources. View catalogues of occupational folders classified alphabetically and by sector and group.

Job Hunting

Reference materials to help you make career decisions and take action to get you where you want to be.

Postgraduate Study and Funding

Directories of courses and funding sources as well as information about how to choose the right course and institution

Work and study abroad 

Information, resources and directories from and about opportunities in countries all over the world.

Special Interest

Details on Self-employment and equal opportunities issues. Resources on Changing course, Volunteering and Gap Year.