Final year resources hub

Explore roles and sectors

It's important to spend some time clarifying what roles and sectors you find most interesting. This will provide focus for your graduate job search.

• Use our Getting Started resource to research your career ideas
• Explore our subject specific career resources.
• Sign up to SurreyConnects to find Surrey alumni currently working in industries that interest you - ask them questions and maybe even find yourself a career mentor.

Map out your key strengths

Knowing yourself well can help when you are making decisions about your future. It will also improve your ability to confidently articulate what you have to offer a future employer.

• We have a useful online resource designed to help you increase your self-awareness.

Get career ready

From career planning and understanding the hidden job market, to help with writing an effective CV and cover letter - we've got resources to help.

• Browse our career guidance resources to get started,
• Book an appointment with a Careers Consultant for impartial support with planning your next steps and a review of your CV.
• We offer regular LinkedIn checks to help support your profile development.
• Take a look at our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion career resources.

Tips, advice and updates

Stay connected with us for the latest tips and advice, as well as announcements on future events and workshops.

• Follow our Employability and Careers social media channels - Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Visit our Careers blog.

Upcoming events

Our extensive events programme allows you to meet potential employers, discover graduate roles and polish up your skills.

• From Surrey Student to Successful Graduate at IBM - Tuesday 3 February, 6-7pm
• Discover, Reflect, Plan: Mapping your next steps after University (Wednesday 5 February, 1-3pm)
• Explore Graduate Roles at Deloitte networking event (Tuesday 11 February, 6-7:30pm)
• Top Tips to Help Get a Graduate Role with the Arora Group (Monday 24 February, 6-7pm)

Support for international students

Our International Student Careers Hub is filled with employability resources designed to empower you to navigate the labour market effectively.

Support after you graduate

You have access to appointments and events up to three years after graduating. As well as lifetime access to all of our careers resources! To access events and appointments you will need to set up a graduate account on Surrey Pathfinder.

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Study an online masters degree with us - flexible learning that fits around your career.

Get a personalised postgraduate prospectus

Choose your subject of interest and discover more about postgraduate study programmes at Surrey, with a prospectus that is tailored just for you.

Scholarships and bursaries for PG study

There could be a scholarship or bursary that helps you to unlock your potential on a postgraduate course.

Success stories

Feel inspired and follow in the footsteps of others we have supported.

• Read a range of case studies, including a new app, a health and fitness start-up, and study guides for student midwives.
• Watch Surrey graduate Tomas Jancarek talk about his experience with Student Enterprise.

Resources

We've compiled a range of online resources to help you get started on your business journey.

• MySurrey website has a bank of useful resources covering many aspects of starting a new business, from marketing to strategy, to finance and social enterprise.
• Take some time out of your studies for a TED Talk or two.

Funding and visas

The key information about sources of funding and visas for international students.

• Our list of key sources of funding and how and when you apply.
• Need a visa to stay in the UK and get your business off the ground? Read all about your options.

Support

The key information about sources of funding and visas for international students.

• Book a virtual appointment for an informal chat with a member of the Student Enterprise team.
• Drop us an email - studententerprise@surrey.ac.uk
• Pop into the Enterprise Cube on the lower ground floor of the Library (next to the Community Hub).

Alumni benefits

As a graduate of the University, you can benefit from a whole range of services and offers available exclusively to you.

• Employability and careers support doesn't end when you graduate.
• You get an exclusive 20% discount on masters programmes at Surrey.
• Retail discounts aren't just for students - you can still bag a bargain even after your graduate.
• We know you love our incredible Library. All Surrey graduates get free lifetime membership.
• Stay part of Team Surrey with a discounted membership rate at Surrey Sports Park.

Pictured: Lacrosse players representing Team Alumni at the annual GradSport event

Stay in touch

We would love to stay in touch after you graduate. Ensure that we have the most up-to date contact details for you so we can hear about your next steps, now and throughout your career.

• Follow Forever Surrey on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
• Update your details so we can stay in touch after your graduate.

Pictured: Economics alumni David Nolan receives an Alumni Achievement Award after setting up his successful Butternut Box pet food brand.

Join SurreyConnects

Connect with past graduates who can share their own journeys to help inspire yours. Maybe one day you will become a mentor yourself?

Alumni events

You’ll always be part of the Surrey community and we’d love for you to stay connected to your peers and the University. Our alumni have access to exclusive events across the world, giving you the chance to network and reunite with fellow graduates.