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Careers Service
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# Careers Service

**Source**: https://careers.ed.ac.uk/

### Welcome to your Careers Service

We are here to support you to take your next steps with confidence, whatever stage you are at. Our online expert careers advice, information, tools and resources are available for you to use anytime and anywhere.

Not sure where to begin? We've got you covered! Discover what stage you are currently at and take your next steps, or play our interactive game to get started!

[Where are you now?](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/explore-your-options/where-are-you-now "Our advice for your next steps - no matter what stage you're at.")

[Play our game!](https://www.thinglink.com/view/scene/2012141506902623076 "Our interactive resource can help you get started.")

### [CVs & applications](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/cvs-and-applications)

- [Writing an effective CV](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/cvs-and-applications/building-your-cv)
- [Completing an application form](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/cvs-and-applications/completing-an-application-form)
- [Creating a LinkedIn profile](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/cvs-and-applications/creating-a-linkedin-profile)

### [Jobs & internships](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/jobs-and-internships)

- [Part-time & vacation jobs](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/jobs-and-internships/finding-part-time-and-vacation-jobs)
- [Graduate jobs](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/jobs-and-internships/finding-graduate-jobs)
- [Creating your own opportunity](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/jobs-and-internships/creating-your-own-opportunity)

### [Explore your options](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/explore-your-options)

- [Making and changing plans](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/explore-your-options/making-and-changing-plans)
- [Finding out about different careers](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/explore-your-options/finding-out-about-different-careers)
- [Starting your career planning](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/explore-your-options/careers-compass)

### [Interviews](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/interviews-and-assessment-centres)

- [Preparing for interview](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/interviews-and-assessment-centres/before-your-interview)
- [Assessment centres](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/interviews-and-assessment-centres/assessment-centres)
- [Selection tests](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/interviews-and-assessment-centres/selection-tests)

### [Build experience](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/build-experience)

- [Volunteering](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/build-experience/volunteering)
- [Edinburgh Award](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/build-experience/edinburgh-award)
- [Developing your skills](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/build-experience/developing-your-skills)

### [What's on](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/whats-on)

- [Fairs, themed events & campaigns](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/whats-on/fairs-themed-events-campaigns)
- [Career Essentials workshops](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/whats-on/career-essentials)
- [Masters Careers programme](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/whats-on/making-the-most-of-your-masters)

### Careers support for everyone

### [International students](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/international-students)

Support with working in the UK during and after your studies, where to find up-to-date visa advice and working overseas.

### [PhD and MRes students](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/phd-and-mres-students)

Advice on career options for PhD students, marketing yourself effectively and details of our PhD Careers Programme.

### [Recent graduates](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/graduates)

Details of our tailored support for graduates, toolkits to help your career development and advice on adapting to the professional world.

### [Inclusive careers](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/inclusive-careers-for-everyone)

We’re committed to supporting all of our students and recent graduates to achieve satisfying and rewarding futures, regardless of who you are or your background. 

Explore how we can support students who may face additional barriers accessing opportunities, how to have open conversations about personal disclosure in professional settings, and our commitments to accessibility.\

[Information for staff](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/staff)

[Information for employers](https://employers.hub.ed.ac.uk/)

[About the Careers Service](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/about-us)

This article was published on
2024-05-14