Careers, University of Oxford

Careers, University of Oxford (previously the Careers Service) supports Oxford students, researchers, alumni and a range of other communities and audiences to explore career options, make informed decisions, develop skills, and gain experience. Careers also works closely with employers and other partners to connect Oxford talent with opportunities and the world of work. The careers guidance webpages are freely accessible to anyone exploring their career options.

For those interested in working at the University of Oxford, current vacancies can be found on the Jobs at Oxford University webpage.

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Careers and employability

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What we offer

The Oxford University Careers team offers a wealth of tailored support to help you develop your skills and put yourself in the best possible position for entering the jobs market. Here is how we can help.

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Build skills

Skills development programmes for Oxford students designed to develop transferable skills, strengthen CVs, provide insight into different sectors and support career exploration.

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Internships for Oxford students

Gain valuable work experience and develop your employability through internship programmes, designed exclusively for University of Oxford students.

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Careers guidance

Discover a wide range of careers information, practical resources and expert guidance to help you explore career options, search and apply for jobs, consider further study, and learn more about equality and inclusion in the workplace.

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Careers fairs at Oxford

Explore career opportunities at the upcoming Oxford careers fairs. The Mathematical Institute will host the Careers in Computing Fair on 29 October and the Jobs for Mathematicians Fair on 17 November. The fairs are open to University of Oxford students, researchers and alumni.

Get the information that’s right for you

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Careers support for undergraduate and postgraduate students

Resources, opportunities and guidance to help University of Oxford undergraduate and postgraduate students start and advance their careers while at Oxford.

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Careers support for researchers

Dedicated careers support, events and resources to help University of Oxford researchers explore career options and develop successful careers within and beyond academia.

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Careers support for alumni

The Careers, University of Oxford team offers targeted support and access to a variety of resources to Oxford alumni.

Information for employers

How to promote your organisation and recruit Oxford students.

Careers support for disabled and neurodivergent students

Information for disabled and neurodivergent students including understanding your employment rights, how to discuss your condition with employers and how to request adjustments.

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Careers support for international students

How Careers, University of Oxford supports international students looking to stay and work in the UK or considering to return to work in their home country.

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Careers support for suspended students

Matriculated University of Oxford students who have suspended their studies still have access to all Careers resources.

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Student societies and Careers, University of Oxford

Find out how Oxford student societies and Careers, University of Oxford can work together to provide students with joined-up, easy-to-navigate careers support.

CareerConnect: careers, recruitment and events in one place

CareerConnect is the Careers, University of Oxford platform for students, researchers, alumni and employers. Students and alumni can discover events, book careers appointments, and search for jobs and internships, while employers can advertise opportunities and register for events.