This resource has been carefully crafted by our experienced Employability Advisers to help you identify which areas you may need to work on and make progress in your career journey as you approach the end of your course.
Start building your checklist
Managing Academic Study – Maximise your academic potential
Use the resources below if you want support with feedback on your academic writing, study, or research skills as well as direct links to academic support services to help you achieve the best grades for you.
Studiosity
Skills Centre
Academic Advisers
Emotional and Financial Wellbeing - Support to help you manage the final year of your studies
Use the resources below if you feel you are struggling and in need of advice, whether that be personal, financial or wellbeing related help and support.
Student Space website
SU Student Advice Centre
Financial Support
Wellbeing
Extracurricular Activities
Get involved in opportunities this year to boost your employability. Your final year at university is the ideal time to get involved in activities outside your studies that will help you develop and build evidence of the transferable skills you have to offer to prospective employers. Help make your job application stand out from the crowd with the resources below.
Hallam Award
Volunteering
Part-time/Campus Jobs
Societies
Career Planning
You may already have some careers ideas but want support making the most of them. Use these resources to help maximise your employability potential and your awareness of the options available to you in your chosen field.
Postgraduate Study
Hallam Students' Union
SHU Go Global
Careers and Employability Appointments
Presenting yourself Professionally
Is your CV and online presence ‘Graduate Ready’?
Find a range of fantastic resources to help boost your professional profile both before (to try and secure an interview) and during interview/assessment centres.
CV 360
Social media awareness
Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
Practice Interviews
Application Tips
Further Study
Help for searching, applying for and funding further study
Although you are coming to the end of your current course, you may be considering staying on for further studies. Use these resources to find out more and feel more informed about what further study and funding options are available to you.
Postgraduate Study Discounts
Find a Masters
Apply for a Masters Loan
Transitioning into the Workplace
Navigate your way in your first year as a graduate
Increase your confidence when stepping into the graduate job market by knowing your rights at work, as well as finding details on where to go for wellbeing and financial support when transitioning from student to graduate.
Wellbeing Resources
Citizens Advice Your Rights at Work
Money Advice Service
Adjusting to Work Life After Graduation
