"With 94% of our graduates in employment or further study* the results speak for themselves. Now it is your turn.
We will make you Unstoppable."
*Graduate Outcomes 2025 HESA
Start your Unstoppable journey
At the University of Surrey, your career does not start at graduation – it starts now.
Unstoppable is our promise to help you build the skills, confidence and connections to stand out in a competitive job market.
It brings together everything we offer – from placements and study or work abroad, to CV advice, mentoring, professional development and more – all in one campaign focused on you and your future.
Wherever you are in your learning journey – just starting at Surrey, in your final year, curious about going abroad, exploring placements or building your own business – we will help you tap into the right support at the right time.
Placements, industry networks, study abroad, student enterprise: whatever you need to move forwards, you will find it by accessing one of our many support services.
Your employability genuinely matters to us, so don't wait until you graduate to think about your next steps. Start now, at your own pace. You may not feel Unstoppable yet – but together, we will help you get there.
Support opportunities
Careers advice
No matter which stage of your career journey you are at, the Student Employability team has guidance and resources to help you progress with your employability journey.
Student innovation & enterprise
We’ll help you build your business idea and innovate with our broad range of development resources.
Mentoring and networking
Connect with Surrey graduates across the world with SurreyConnects. Build connections in your industry and learn from experts.
Future Leaders
Future Leaders supports students from underrepresented backgrounds by providing targeted support. Gain confidence, build community, and develop essential skills for both academic and career success.
Clubs, societies, and volunteering
The Students' Union provides great opportunities for you to boost your employability. Get involved with clubs and societies, volunteering, Surrey Decides, and more!
Tools and resources
Shortlist.Me Marketplace
Explore the Shortlist.Me Marketplace to view all employability resources, and get easy access to workplace simulations, learning activities, aptitude tests, and more!
CV Co-Pilot
Want your CV to stand out to employers? Get instant, high quality feedback with CV Co-pilot on Shortlist.Me.
AI Interview Simulator
Get virtual interview top tips and practise real interview questions in a no-pressure environment with our AI Interview Simulator.
Where can I go abroad?
Find out where you can study abroad using our search tool. Locations of our partner universities include Australia, South Korea and Hong Kong. Partner destinations may change or be withdrawn. Places at partner institutions are limited and are allocated through a competitive selection process.
Surrey Employability Hub
The Surrey Employability Hub is your centralised platform for student and employer activities. Use the Employability Hub to look for job vacancies, book onto workshops and events, book careers appointments, and access more useful employability resources.
LinkedIn Learning
Get access to over 20,000 online courses from industry experts. Discover courses relevant to your career goals and work through at your own pace. Log in to LinkedIn Learning through your student account and try a short course on teamwork or communication to get started.
International Student Resources
We offer international students bespoke support to help you get a job whilst you are studying as well as to help understand your options after graduating. Explore our webpages for further insight about career and employability support for you as an international student.
Professional Training Portal
The Professional Training portal is your essential resource for securing a placement! From searching for roles on the Employability Hub and Gradcracker, to perfecting your CV, and mastering assessment centres, everything you need to land your placement year is here!
Surrey Enterprise Cube
The Enterprise Cube is a dedicated incubator space for student and alumni businesses. It offers collaborative office space, for you to work alongside other businesses and gain real-life experience of what it is like to run your own business in a safe supportive environment.
Attend employer events, skill sessions & workshops
Join a range of online and in-person events designed to help you develop employability skills - from CV workshops to our Careers Fairs
Explore International Opportunities
At Surrey you have the opportunity to study and work abroad during your degree, and as a recent graduate.
Listen to our podcasts
Explore More Podcast
Interested in hearing about other students' experience of studying and working abroad? Check out the Explore More podcast with @surreyabroad.
Surrey Speaks Podcast
Expand your knowledge and learn from academics in a number of areas - the perfect way to broaden your horizons when thinking about your career!
Future of Work Podcast
Find podcast episodes and blogs created by members from the University of Surrey's Business School Research Centre.
Start Up Surrey Podcast
Explore the ins and outs of launching your own business, and listen to in-house Surrey experts and student entrepreneurs bringing you valuable business insights.
Thinking of going on a placement?
Hear about others experiences in the videos below.
Keep in touch on Instagram
The accounts below all offer insights into how to develop yourself and your career path, making you unstoppable.
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