Careers and employability support for graduates

As a University of Plymouth graduate, you have access to the Careers Service, job search support, networking opportunities and more

Log in to myCareer

As a graduate, you can update your account on myCareer to an Alumni account and still receive access to:

advice and support from the Careers Service after you graduate, either face-to-face, over the phone or via Zoom
the latest graduate job vacancies
events such as Career Fairs and Networking Evenings to help expand your professional network and explore your career options
online resources to support your job search and career development.

Digital Resources

Access to Digital Career Resources continues after you graduate. Have a look at our Digital Career Resources where you have access to several useful interactive tools:

Once you have set up your alumni account on myCareer you will find information on how to access the CareerSet and Graduates First on the website Accessing our new Digital Career Resources after you graduate.

Are you unsure what to do next? Four top tips to help you in your career decision-making.

1. Use the Prospects Career Planner that matches your skills, motivations and desires. This is linked to the Prospects job profiles which will give you a window into hundreds of different graduate occupations and it’s completely free!

2. Explore your career options using our new Where could your degree subject take you pages. This resource takes an in-depth look at all of Plymouth's degree subjects and gives you information on the knowledge and skills acquired during your degree, career options based on where University of Plymouth graduates have gone before and lists graduate employers. Alternatively, you can also use the “What can I do with my degree” section on the Prospects website.

3. Book a one to one careers guidance interview with one of our qualified career advisers. To contact the Careers team you can complete the online form via MyCareer or email us at careers@plymouth.ac.uk

4. Attend one of our online skills webinars range from Job search strategies, LinkedIn Masterclass and interview techniques. Discover more on our events and skill development page.

Graduate skill shortage areas

Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, the graduate labour market has witnessed significant change, but rest assured that many graduate recruiters are still recruiting.

Many key graduate employment sectors such as health, social care, IT, professional services have been much less affected than other areas of the economy. In addition, the following professionals are highly sought-after in the UK.

Nurses and medical practitioners
Human resources and industrial relations officers
Social workers and housing associate professionals
Programmers and software development professionals

Some of these professions and the broader sectors within which they are situated are in fact open to graduates with a variety of degree subject areas who would consider either a one or two year postgraduate qualification.

For more information relating to this have a look at our “Where could your degree subject take you?” pages. Alternatively, have a look at the Prospects job profiles.

Although, the labour market is challenging in some sectors, there are opportunities and we are here to help you to secure them. We have a range on online resources you can access and you are welcome to make an appointment to speak to one of the careers consultants via MyCareer.

Considering further study

Undertaking postgraduate study could give you the competitive edge in a turbulent job market, along with providing you with the opportunity to specialise in your chosen field.

Discover different types of postgraduate study and factors to consider in order for you to decide if postgraduate study is right for you. Also as a finalist from the University of Plymouth, you may be entitled to our alumni 20% discount .

Find out more about further study

University of Plymouth Alumni

Graduating from Plymouth means you are now part of a thriving alumni community with a range of fantastic benefits including reunions, networking, a digital magazine and access to a whole range of university services.

For more information go to our Alumni pages and join the community.

Graduate Outcomes

The Graduate Outcomes survey is the biggest annual social survey in the UK. The survey is important because your opinions will help current and future students gain an insight into career destinations and development and the University to shape our programmes for students who are following in your footsteps. The survey also contacts postgraduates: