Careers Resources

Careers Resources

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Student guide to protecting yourself and your personal data when applying for vacancies

Advice on how to identify, and protect yourself against, fraudulent activity when applying for opportunities.

  • Author: University of Aberdeen Careers and Employability Service
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CareerSet - instant AI-enhanced feedback

CareerSet is an enhanced AI-based online platform that enables you to score and improve your CV, covering letters and LinkedIn profile via personalised, actionable feedback. Current students can access CareerSet (using their @abdn.ac.uk email address). Graduates - please log into MyCareerHub to find the access code.

Faces of Wind Energy

Explore career options in the Wind Energy sector with detailed case studies of people working in the sector.

GCAS graduate wellbeing resources

Access four toolkits containing advice and strategies for making the transition from university to employment. There are helpful tips on making applications, developing confidence and resilience, job-seeking and coping with anxiety.

Dynamic degrees fostering creative and critical thinkers (University of Aberdeen graduate case studies)

University of Aberdeen graduates of English literature, linguistics and creative writing explain how their degree supports their work and life.

Reading the world and writing the future (University of Aberdeen graduate case studies)

University of Aberdeen graduates of English literature, linguistics and creative writing share their success stories.

Disabled Students UK

Community research organisation, run by current and former disabled students, which aims to make universities an accessible experience. Their website contains links to research reports and offers guidance on requesting adjustments.

devIT - job board for roles in Software Engineering

Search for current software engineering roles throughout the UK.

Free career ready courses (OpenLearn)

Develop the skills and qualities that employers are seeking with these free online courses.

Scotland's Migration Service

Organisation offering information and advice for international students on visas, continuing your studies and looking for work in Scotland.
The link below will take you to a page for booking appointments.

Sustainability jobs

Search for current energy and environmental jobs across the world.

A writer's role in drug development: getting started in regulatory medical writing

This guide explains what regulatory writing involves. It provides information on entering this profession and the skills required. There are also case studies of professionals working in this area.

The Fitness Group - qualifications and career guides

Leading provider of personal training courses and fitness education. Their website has details of their courses and career guides for specific job roles.