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Welcome to Careers

Learn more about yourself, discover your options and find the career that's right for you.

Start your journey with us

Let’s start the careers conversation today.  Are you unsure where to start, needing help with applications, looking for work experience or wanting to develop your skills?  Head to our 'About careers’ page for a quick guide to the services we offer. 

We are open Monday to Friday 09:00AM - 17:00PM except Wednesdays when we are open 11:00am - 17:00pm.

We will be closed between 6th and 11th April, reopening on Wednesday 12th April.

You can reach us by emailing careers@reading.ac.uk or calling 0118 378 8359. 

Stay up to date with the latest by connecting with us on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to our careers blog.

About us

The Careers team provide virtual support for students, alumni, employers and academic staff of the University. Find out about our services.

Careers 24/7

Login to Blackboard then access our page for the best experience

Meet the Team

See the friendly faces behind Careers and find out how to contact them

MyJobsOnline

Search the latest vacancies, book an appointment, and view and book onto events and fairs!

Careers Events

Forthcoming careers and employability events

RE:ACTION 24/7

Struggling with your confidence? Welcome to RE:ACTION 24/7

RED Awards

Everything you need to know about the 3 RED Awards

Placements

Discover the benefits a Professional Placement Year can bring to your future.

Advice and development

We offer a range of advice, development and career mentoring to help prepare you for the world of work.

Gaining experience

Grow your experience by finding part-time jobs, placements, internships & volunteering opportunities.

Making applications and interviews

Advice on CVs, applications, interviews, assessment centres, psychometric tests & more!

Career options

Advice on exploring your unique career options and pursuing your goals for life after graduation.

Graduating this year

Designed to give you the career boost you need during your final year

International careers support

Whether you're an international student looking to work in the UK, or a UK student looking to work abroad, start your global career research here.

PGT career support

Career advice for postgraduate taught students

Digital tools and resources

Explore all our digital careers tools and resources - helping you with a wide range of career needs.

Careers Blog

Bringing you the latest news and advice from our careers professionals, graduate recruiters and students who have been there.

Alumni career support

Continuing support for your career development up to 2 years after course completion

Employers

Connecting our talent with your business needs.

Careers services guide for prospective students

Here's your guide to everything we have on offer here in the Careers and Placements team.

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