Graduate toolkit
Make the most of your alumni network – make a difference to your career!
When you first leave University, it can feel incredibly daunting and overwhelming. But luckily, this online toolkit is here to help with your next steps and to provide some other important information.
Check out the Careers and Employability Service section below which will signpost you to helpful resources and free events.
Then we have a great selection of on-demand content. Be inspired with videos featuring fascinating graduates, who have been where you are now, discussing a wide range of topics from building resilience, creating a mindset for success, and starting a business from the ground up.
We'll always let you know about upcoming events and benefits available too - so long as we have your up-to-date details.
Graduate Outcomes Survey
The Graduate Outcomes survey is the UK's largest annual social survey of 700,000 graduates.
The survey is conducted 15 months after you have completed your degree and we would love it if you could take the time to complete it when you are contacted by email or telephone.
Your response will help to inspire future students with what is possible beyond their degree and support us in continuing to improve the educational experience we offer. To find out more, please visit the Graduate Outcomes Survey website or to learn more about how the data you provide will be used and processed, visit the HESA website.
An incredible grad benefit you might be missing out on
As a recent graduate, there are excellent tools and resources available to you through the Careers and Employability Service. Whether you have stayed local to Portsmouth or not.
The team is there to support you. With insightful events to boost your employability, career advisers who are just an appointment away to help you with your career and a recruitment consultancy in Hampshire placing grads in exciting roles.
Upcoming Careers and Employability events
Work Ready Programme - Employer Mock Interview
TUESDAY 23 APRIL AND THURSDAY 25 APRIL - VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON
Attend a 30-minute mock interview to practice and develop your interview skills in a supportive setting.
Creating Effective Presentations
MONDAY 29 APRIL - VIRTUAL
A number of recruiters ask applicants to run presentations as part of selection processes. In this workshop, we'll explore the key elements of presentations, what recruiters are looking for and how to prepare effectively.
Meet the University Graduate Recruitment Consultancy (GRC)
THURSDAY 9 MAY - IN-PERSON
Looking for a graduate role in Hampshire or the surrounding area? Learn how we can help find the right role for you and meet the team at this event.
Looking for something else?
MULTIPLE (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL) COMING SOON
Check out the Careers website to discover even more events. Or keep an eye on this page as we will be refreshing them.
Support finding a graduate job
Graduate Recruitment Consultancy
If you’re interested in securing a graduate-level role in Portsmouth or surrounding areas, don't forget to register with our free Graduate Recruitment Consultancy service.
The team offer support with interviews, feedback and source jobs on your behalf (which typically pay up to £35,000)!
MyCareer Jobs Board
Looking for a job but not sure where to start?
MyCareer is our free online jobs board where you can access over 250 graduate roles from a wide range of sectors.
Events to inspire
Beyond the Classroom
Feed your curiosity and learn the secrets of some of our most successful alumni.
From building a multi-million-pound premium sneaker business in their bedroom to working alongside celebrities and creating an Emmy-award-winning social media agency, to what the future of money will look like from the Co-Founder of Starling Bank.
Grad Connect
Why should you have a heart of a lion and a gorilla on your shoulder? A great resource – hear tips for building resilience and mindset.
