Careers Information Resources
The Library at The Careers Group contains a wide range of information to help you with your job search or aid you in making the right career choice. Our experienced staff are always on hand and IT facilities with internet access and various computer packages are also available.
Careers Tagged
An easy to browse directory of careers and job-hunting websites primarily aimed at UK graduates.
Online Publications
A sample of guides covering a range of careers topics, such as job hunting, postgraduate study, CVs and interviews.
Riding the Recession
A new collection of resources to help you keep your career on track.
Podcasts and videocasts
A selection of broadcasts made by Careers Advisers on a range of careers topics, such as job hunting, postgraduate study, CVs and interviews.
Facebook
Find all The Careers Group pages on Facebook and become a fan to receive regular updates on news, jobs and events in a range of career areas.
Blogs
Careers-focussed blogs created by The Careers Group, delivering the latest news, advice and resources.
Resources for PhD Students
A series of leaflets is designed specifically for PhD Students.
Resources for Academic Staff
A series of leaflets is designed specifically for academics to assist students with their careers.
Resources for International Students
Answers to questions that most international students have asked. Includes references to outside sources and covers topics for students who would like to work in the UK, students who would like to work or study outside the UK and students who are coming from outside the UK.
What employers want: what do careers advisers know about it anyway?
The Careers Group‘s careers advisers are regularly out-and-about meeting employers, attending
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:42:14 +0000
So I got my PhD, but I want to do something different…
It is a common enough situation to want a change, particularly after the stress of finishing that Ph
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:06:38 +0000
Is your CV heading for the shredder?
Recruiters are having their say about common CV mistakes to avoid in The Association of Graduate Rec
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:22:14 +0000
Practice psychometric and aptitude tests – update
Prepare for an assessment centre, or learn more about yourself and your abilities, by using these re
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:01:25 +0000
Careers in cyber security
Just heard about this new website giving information about the range of jobs available in IT securit
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:44:05 +0000
Difficult interview questions
I have just added a new podcast to our Difficult Interview Questions series, bringing us up to five
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:53:56 +0000
How to stand out – alternative thinking
I recently went to an employer presentation where once again the same ‘top tips’ for sta
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:49:39 +0000
Creative CVs for creative jobs – inspiring examples
If you are applying for jobs and internships in very creative areas, like graphic design, fashion, i
Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:09:08 +0000
The Guardian London Graduate Fair from The Careers Group
Don’t forget, our big graduate recruitment fair is coming soon! Put the 23rd and 24th of June
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:10:28 +0000
Design Competition: Design the new front cover for the Finalist Directory
The Careers Group, University of London is holding a competition to design the new front cover for o
Tue, 25 May 2010 10:52:24 +0000