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Careers support for undergraduate and postgraduate students

Careers, University of Oxford provides resources, opportunities and guidance to help University of Oxford students start and develop their careers.

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Early career planning helps students build skills, gain valuable experience, and make informed decisions about their future. Whether just starting at Oxford or approaching graduation, students can benefit from engaging with Careers, University of Oxford. 

Explore careers advice, events, skills development programmes, exclusive internships, application and interview support, resources, and more designed to support every stage of career development.

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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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CareerConnect platform

CareerConnect is the Careers, University of Oxford online platform for students, researchers and alumni.

Where are you on your career journey?

Career planning starts with understanding where you are now. Consider the questions below to assess your current stage. How clear are your career ideas? How well do you understand your interests and motivations? Do you have the knowledge and experience you need to make an informed decision? Choose the stage that best describes you for guidance on your next steps.

I've got some ideas

 Resources to use if you have a focus but are not sure if it is truly right for you.

I'm deciding on a plan

I'm deciding on a plan I'm deciding on a plan If you enjoy lots of different things, explore our resources to find out how you can choose between them.

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Careers Guidance Information Pages

Explore careers guidance and resources at your own pace, with practical advice on career planning, job searching and applications, further study, and inclusive careers support.

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