Careers and employability

careers

Employability

Overview

In an increasingly competitive job market, our degrees can give you the edge and help you stand out by developing the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. From day one you’ll be supported and encouraged to prepare for your career by our dedicated student opportunity team who work closely with the University’s Careers Centre. There are also plenty of opportunities outside your studies to increase your chances of securing that all-important graduate job.

Support for your needs

Our dedicated student opportunity team will support you throughout your time at Leeds, making you aware of events and opportunities to increase your employability.

Our dedicated opportunity team provide careers support and a range of events, linking with employers and graduates to provide you with information for your future career.

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The Faculty opportunity team will help you reach your career goals, working with industry contacts and preparing you for applications and interviews for jobs and further study.

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As a postgraduate researcher, you will receive support for your career planning and for your professional development whether you are choosing an academic or alternative career path.

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Careers and Employability in the Faculty of Biological Sciences

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University's Careers Centre

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6th

most targeted by top employers

The Graduate Market 2023, High Fliers Research

Luke Cunliffe
Alumni
A highlight of my time in Regulatory Affairs was a 7-month secondment to Chennai, India. I helped to recruit, train and manage a team of data management specialists and coordinated the successful implementation of a new ‘Single Channel Communication'