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Home Current students Support for students Jobs support Intro Play the "Careers and Volunteering Team | Student Services at the University of West London" video Welcome to job support for students We have a range of job support and employability services here at UWL including our careers, placements, employment and volunteering teams that can help you on your student journey. As a university, we care about your studies and your future, which means that we do all we can to support you in getting the career you want. Throughout your course we can provide essential academic support, useful careers guidance and jobs advice when you feel that you need it. Jump to each section of the page: Appointments and events Digital resources Meet our teams Explore our pages Careers advice and your next steps Find out more about the services available to help you plan your next career steps and gain experience. Enterprise and self development Find out more about starting your own business, developing your entrepreneurial skills and making use of Westmont Hub at the University of West London. Applying for jobs From job search strategies and tailoring your application to writing cover letters and improving your interview techniques, find out everything you need to know when applying for jobs. International careers support guide Explore our international careers support guide for key steps to get your career started. Learn about tailoring your CV to the UK job market, improving your online presence and network, and more. Volunteering Find out about volunteering and search for available opportunities. Sustainability jobs This page aims to help UWL students become more aware of opportunities and requirements linked to sustainable and green employability, whilst building confidence and raising aspirations. Appointments and events Booking appointments You can book or come along to one of the following: Drop-ins: a quick and immediate face-to-face 15-minute support drop-in, providing information and general advice. Careers appointments: 30 minutes to 1 hour, one-to-one, online or face-to-face booked meetings with your school careers consultant for help with CVs, cover letters, applications and anything careers related. Book an appointment through the Student Hub or email careers@uwl.ac.uk for more information. Book an appointment through the Student Hub Upcoming careers events The University of West London offers industry-specific careers events that are free to attend. These events offer a unique opportunity to: meet students and recent graduates; network with fellow exhibitors within your industry; meet UWL academic staff; attend industry-themed talks. Find out more about our careers events Digital resources Student Hub at UWL Shortlist.me CareerSet Graduates First Student Circus Meet our teams Play the "University of West London Careers Team" video Careers The Careers team guides students and alumni toward successful careers. Services include personalised career guidance assistance with CV and cover letters, job search strategies, and interview preparation. The university is not part of any combined careers services. Email: careers@uwl.ac.uk You can also book a 1:1 appointment via the Student Hub.   Find out more about planning your career Jonathan Eastwood - Head of Careers and Volunteering Veejay Mistry - Careers Manager Maggie Danquah - Careers Consultant (London College of Music) Chi Hung Liu - Careers Consultant (Law, Hospitality and Tourism) Bernie Laffey - Careers Consultant (School of Computing and Engineering) Cathy Taylor - Careers Consultant (School of Human and Social Sciences; Medicine and Biosciences) Claire Johnson - Careers Consultant (London School of Film, Media and Design) Hannah Propert-Lewis - Careers Consultant (School of Human and Social Sciences, Medicine and Biosciences) Kofo Rahaman - Information Officer Maria Patane - Careers Adviser Robin Pike - Employability Platforms Officer Noemi Solazzo - Employability Activities Officer Play the "Placement and Employment Service | Student Services at the University of West London" video Placements The Placement team fosters student connections, facilitates job and internship placements, provides a resource centre for career exploration also thanks networking events, and professional development workshops. Email: placements@uwl.ac.uk Find out more about placements Donna Petgrave - Placement Officer Jonathan Murphy - Placement Service Manager Employment The Employment team assists students in finding part-time jobs, internships, and full-time employment opportunities. Our on-campus careers and employability fairs are run throughout the year and are designed to help you network with potential employers, all in one place. So far, these have included companies such as Sky UK, NHS, BAE Systems and Cancer Research UK who have all attended in search of the brightest, new talent. Email: employer@uwl.ac.uk Find out more about careers events Eduardo Saavedra - Employment Engagement Officer Sukhi Mohain-Vaid - Employment Engagement Officer Karolina Kurkiewicz - Employment Engagement Officer Jade Gregory - Employer Engagement and Partnerships Manager Volunteering The volunteering team connects students with diverse volunteering opportunities, fostering community engagement. They organise events, collaborate with local organisations, and provide skill development opportunities, encouraging students to contribute meaningfully to social causes. Email: TheVTeam@uwl.ac.uk Find out more about volunteering Ollie Ayyildiz - Volunteering and Civic Engagement Manager Connie Basnett - Volunteering and Civic Engagement Coordinator Lisa Chen-Wilson - Placement Officer Find out more Careers advice and your next steps Enterprise and self development Applying for jobs