Find a job
Are you looking for a Graduate opportunity or work experience?
We know that improving your job prospects is one of the main reasons for attending university; we also know that gaining work experience and ultimately finding your career path can be a frustrating and daunting task.
Companies have different ways of filling their vacancies, so it’s important to use a variety of resources to give yourself the best chance of finding what you are looking for. Below is a selection of resources to help you get started. Don’t limit yourself to our suggestions: be creative and proactive in your job search. Network, research and approach companies you would like to work for directly.
Resources to help the job search
100’s of opportunities together in one place. Local/National employers who contact us looking to recruit Bucks New University students will advertise their vacancies here for a variety of roles including:
Register to use the online database and receive all the latest jobs and work experience opportunities that we are currently holding. Sign up here to use the jobs database facility.
Connect with Careers & Employability Facebook/Twitter
Graduate Directories
The Graduate Prospects newletter is published every fortnight and packed full of latest jobs, postgraduate courses, advice and information.
Graduate Scheme Directories
Prospects.com is a useful directory that can be picked up either at the Careers Service or in the library. The directory outlines a selection of blue chip organisations that are looking to recruit graduates. Pick up your copy from the careers section in the library or from our Careers Centre
National Newspapers
National newspapers are a good source of graduate vacancies. Take a look at the newspapers’ websites and sign up to get alerts about new vacancies.
Local Newspapers
Newspapers can be a good source of local opportunities. It’s worth finding out what are your local papers for your current area or where you’d like to work.
Local to High Wycombe a good source of local jobs is the Maidenhead Advertiser which covers roles in High Wycombe, Maidenhead and the surrounding areas.
Social Networking
Using Social Networking to find a job is growing in popularity. Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin are the main networks.
We know that improving your job prospects is one of the main reasons for attending university; we also know that gaining work experience and ultimately finding your career path can be a frustrating and daunting task.
Companies have different ways of filling their vacancies, so it’s important to use a variety of resources to give yourself the best chance of finding what you are looking for. Below is a selection of resources to help you get started. Don’t limit yourself to our suggestions: be creative and proactive in your job search. Network, research and approach companies you would like to work for directly.
Resources to help the job search
- Join the Vacancy Database
- Connect with Careers & Employability Facebook/Twitter
- Graduate Directories
- Newspapers
- Social Networking
100’s of opportunities together in one place. Local/National employers who contact us looking to recruit Bucks New University students will advertise their vacancies here for a variety of roles including:
- part-time and casual jobs
- work experience and internships
- jobs for graduates – full time and graduate internship opportunities
Register to use the online database and receive all the latest jobs and work experience opportunities that we are currently holding. Sign up here to use the jobs database facility.
Connect with Careers & Employability Facebook/Twitter
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Graduate Directories
The Graduate Prospects newletter is published every fortnight and packed full of latest jobs, postgraduate courses, advice and information.
Graduate Scheme Directories
Prospects.com is a useful directory that can be picked up either at the Careers Service or in the library. The directory outlines a selection of blue chip organisations that are looking to recruit graduates. Pick up your copy from the careers section in the library or from our Careers Centre
National Newspapers
National newspapers are a good source of graduate vacancies. Take a look at the newspapers’ websites and sign up to get alerts about new vacancies.
Local Newspapers
Newspapers can be a good source of local opportunities. It’s worth finding out what are your local papers for your current area or where you’d like to work.
Local to High Wycombe a good source of local jobs is the Maidenhead Advertiser which covers roles in High Wycombe, Maidenhead and the surrounding areas.
Social Networking
Using Social Networking to find a job is growing in popularity. Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin are the main networks.
- TwitJobSearch a vacancy search engine powered by Twitter.
- Linkedin Jobs lets you search and apply for jobs advertised on LinkedIn.
