Career and employability advice

Accessing services from 1 October 2021

Careers staff are now back on campus and offering face to face services from Room TM1-33, although if you prefer to speak to a consultant via telephone or video call, this will continue to be an option.  Appointments can be booked as usual through the MyCareer system, just check on the booking page to make sure you select the option which suits you best. 

• Alternatively, if you need help with an application, you can forward your CV, draft application form or personal statement for review and feedback, ideally including details of the opportunity you are applying for. This too can be done via the MyCareer system, using the “ask a question” facility.
• Workshops will continue to be offered in a webinar format. Book as usual through Eventbrite and on the day you will be forwarded a link allowing you to take part.
• You can access a wide range of interactive careers resources 24/7 via our careers portal.

If you have any other question or enquiry or are having difficulties accessing the system above, then you can always email Careers for advice and support.

Guidance interviews: what to expect

Guidance interviews can be used to address a variety of issues, for example:

• Exploring different career areas 
• Researching employers and sectors
• Searching for work or placement opportunities
• Developing a strong CV, LinkedIn profile or application form
• Practising interview techniques

To book a guidance interview

Log into MyCareer

Visit our careers portal events and activities page to find a listing of the careers events taking place over the next few weeks.  Some of these will be delivered by the University Careers and Employability team, others by employers, external and partner organisations. 

The Next Steps conference, held in June 2021, included a wide range of online sessions delivered by employers, recruitment agencies and external partners.  The aim was to support the employability of all our students and graduates, help develop confidence and resilience and provide practical advice on topics such as the graduate recruitment process, CV writing, networking and postgraduate study.  Materials from all of these sessions can be found in a Box folder, so do have a look if you want to refresh your memory of sessions you attended, or to find information on those you missed. 

These run throughout each academic year and offer students the opportunity to be matched to experienced professionals across a variety of sectors.  They involve a partnership between mentor and mentee based on sharing information, knowledge and experiences to support learning and career growth.  

The schemes allow you to extend your knowledge of your chosen sector, to gain a greater understanding of the roles available, to build your confidence and to extend your professional network. 

The Career Mentoring Programme matches current students with professional mentors. The mentors come from a range of subject disciplines and will have over three years of professional experience in their sector. The scheme runs for approximately 5 months and it is expected that mentors and students will have a minimum of five meetings.

The programme for 2021/22 is now open, so if you would like to take part then complete the online application form.  

If you would like further information please email the mentoring team.

Use the free resources below to brush up on your skills and enhance your employability

The university careers portal offers a wide selection of e-learning pathways including business skills, IT skills career possibilities, challenges and change and managers and leaders.

Our partner, Bright Network, offers the Bright Network Academy, an e-learning platform packed with useful advice and information to help you prepare for the world of work and graduate applications.  The range of courses includes: Core Career Skills, Application Processes, Commercial Awareness, Psychometric Tests, Leadership Skills, How to get into Commercial Law and much more.

As a London Met student, you have access to over 4,000 expert-led online courses through LinkedIn Learning.  Explore hundreds of topics on software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator, and professional development topics such as leadership, time management and many more.  As an added bonus, certificates of completion can be added to your LinkedIn profile.

Coursera provides a range of free learning resources from universities including the University of London, Yale, the University of Michigan and Stanford. 

Futurelearn is a platform offering a range of subject-based courses as well as wider topics such as study skills, leadership, collaborative working and project management.  You can study any topic for free, but certificates are only provided if you a subscriber.

Care leavers are welcome to use the Careers & Employability Service during their time at London Met and for up to three years after graduation. We are looking forward to working with you!

In addition to our regular services, we provide the following unique services for care leavers;

• One to one support from a specialist careers consultant where you can discuss job searching, job applications, CVs and interview preparation. You can also talk about your future career options.
• A termly newsletter updating you about suitable job and internship opportunities and upcoming careers events and webinars
• An event for care leavers with input from other university services, such as Student Money and Accommodation Advice, Counselling and the Disability & Disability Service. A great opportunity for you to receive information, advice and guidance from a wide variety of professionals.

For further information, please email Tiffany Platt.

London Metropolitan University has a diverse population with students from over 150 different countries contributing to our rich learning environment.  In this section you will find information on a range of opportunities to allow you to develop your employability skills and help you achieve your career goals.  Download Programmes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students  for details of a range of opportunities to allow you to develop your employability skills and help you achieve your career goals.

What is Charityworks?

Charityworks is the UK’s charity and nonprofit sector programme and is the highest climbing Times Top 100 employer this year. Trainees on the programme receive the professional development needed to launch their career in the nonprofit sector through a:

Full-time, paid 12-month placement at a partner charity or nonprofit organisation

Development programme endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management

Support network including the programme team, a peer coach and an external mentor from the sector

What is the Fast-Track programme?

Increasing diverse talent in the sector is important to Charityworks which is why we have introduced a Fast-Track programme for candidates from a Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority background. The process includes:

Trainees gaining fast-track access to the Charityworks Programme in 2022, by skipping straight to our final assessment activities

Trainees gaining access to professional development experience, aimed at developing your leadership skills in preparation to launch a career in the non-profit sector.

The Fast Track programme has increased Charityworks candidates from a BAME background from 7% to 39% in the last two years!

The Fast Track will open on 11 November 2021 and will close in late January 2022.  For more information visit the Charityworks website. 

Allaboutlaw offer a 3 week online Asian and Minority Ethnic Heritage employability course.  Although the "live" programme ran in September, it is still possible to register to access the materials.  Find out more on the Allaboutlaw website.   

Download the Careers information resources for mature students  sheet for information on employment rights as well as job hunting advice.

Download the Careers information resources for PhD and research students  and the Careers Information Resources for Postgraduate Students  sheets for information on career planning and job search sites.

Download the Careers resources for students with disabilities  information sheet for guidance on disclosure of disability during the recruitment process as well as a range of external organisations offering tailored support.  If you need support to access any of the services offered by the Careers and Employability team, please email Careers or call on 0207 133 4033.

Internships

Are you in your penultimate or final year of university or have you graduated within the last two years?  If so, join Change 100 and unlock your potential.  On offer is three months of paid work experience to kick start your career.

Change 100 is for talented students and graduates with disabilities or long-term health conditions - including physical, visual or hearing impairments, mental health conditions and learning disabilities and difficulties like dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Allaboutlaw offer a short employability course to support students with a disability or long term health condition break into law.  Although the "live" sessions started in September it is still possible to register online to access all the materials.  Find out more on the allaboutlaw website.   

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