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Accessing support for graduates

Understand how Student Futures can continue to support you with your career after you graduate.

Whether you have your dream job lined up when you graduate or you could benefit from further support to find the right role for you, Student Futures supports graduates for three years after finishing university.

Support from Student Futures

Student Futures is here to help you in your early career with a comprehensive package of support for three years after you graduate. This includes:

  • Access to Student Futures+
  • Ask an Adviser appointments and up to four careers appointments
  • Instant feedback with our CV and cover letter tool
  • Fairs, skill workshops and employer presentations
  • Work experience and internship opportunities
  • Access to the Jobs Board
  • Support for entrepreneurs

You will need to register as a graduate to access these services in your Student Futures Account after graduation. Head to the Cardiff University website for a full overview of the careers support available for graduates.

Support later on in your career

You might need careers advice or support later on in your career, for example with a career change or move to a leadership position. Hopefully the resources and information contained within this website, as well as the activities you engaged with at Cardiff University to enhance your employability, have equipped you with the skills you need to manage your career. Nonetheless it can still be incredibly beneficial to speak with a qualified careers professional if you are struggling to navigate your next career move.

If you need careers advice or support later on in your working life, you can access support from:

Keeping in touch

There are lots of ways you can keep in touch with Cardiff University and Student Futures after you graduate:

  • You can follow us on LinkedIn
  • Join Cardiff’s global community on Cardiff Connected
  • Complete the Graduate Outcomes survey – a statutory national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). The survey captures information on what graduates are doing fifteen months after their course has ended. Your responses will not only help current and future students gain a valuable insight into career destinations, they will also help us to evaluate and promote our courses and impact the reputation of Cardiff graduates, like yourself, amongst employers

Further resources

Use the below resources to explore this topic further: