# Graduates

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

The Careers Service are here to support you in your early post-graduation career and this hub has been designed to help you with this. Recent graduates can continue to use all of our services for two years after the end of your course.

### Graduating this year?

**If you are graduating this year then the Careers Service is here to support you with a tailored package of support. In addition to all of our online resources, we have a range of events taking place. We'll also be sending newsletters and job vacancy updates.**

### [Upcoming events](https://www.hub.ed.ac.uk/s/mycareerhub/events?page=1&studentSiteId=4&text=gradsupport)

You can continue to access our full range of events on MyCareerHub, including our Career Essentials sessions just for graduating students.

[Browse events](https://www.hub.ed.ac.uk/s/mycareerhub/events)

### [Past events](https://media.ed.ac.uk/channel/Careers%2BService%253A%2BOpen%2BChannel/39694071)

Recordings of many of our events can be found on our Media Hopper channel.

[Media Hopper](https://media.ed.ac.uk/channel/Careers%2BService%253A%2BOpen%2BChannel/39694071)

### [Speak to a Careers Consultant](https://www.hub.ed.ac.uk/s/mycareerhub/appointments/topics)

Feeling overwhelmed about life after graduation? Or have some ideas where you want to go, but aren’t sure how to get there? An in-depth consultation with a Careers Consultant can help you grow in career confidence and feel ready to take action.

[Book an appointment](https://www.hub.ed.ac.uk/s/mycareerhub/appointments/topics)

## Looking for work

Looking for a job after graduation can be daunting. In this section you'll find resources to help you find opportunities and understand what your options are by building your understanding of jobs and sectors so you can make confident choices and impress recruiters.

### [Finding graduate schemes and jobs](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/node/116335/)

Find out about graduate jobs and schemes, recruitment agencies and working overseas.

### [Finding out about different careers](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/node/127892)

Find out about the many different sectors and jobs you might work in. Knowing about your sector as well as your role is key to career success.

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

Whatever stage you're at in your career thinking, we're here to help.

## CVs and applications

Making good quality applications is crucial for progressing through the application process. Our CV and application resources will help you improve and adapt your applications to give you the best chance at success.

### [CVs](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/node/155545/)

Use our resources to help you build, improve and adapt your CV for a specific application.

### [Cover letters](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/node/155517/)

What to include in your cover letter and how to structure it.

### [Further study](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/node/155531/)

Advice on applying for postgraduate degrees, including CVs and personal statements.

## Further resources

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

How to prepare and practise for interviews and assessment centres, including advice on completing selection tests and what to do after your interview.

### [Moving into work](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/graduates/moving-into-work)

Moving into work can be difficult to navigate. Use our resources to develop the skills you need to move into the professional world and thrive.

### [Graduate Toolkits](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/graduates/toolkits)

Wherever you are in your graduate career our graduate toolkits are here to support you.

### [Support for your wellbeing](https://gcas.co.uk/)

It's common to find that the transition out of university can impact your wellbeing. For support with your wellbeing have a look at the toolkits on the GCAS website which have been specifically designed to support the graduation transition.

### [Taking time out](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/graduates/taking-time-out)

Many graduates try out different options by taking time out to pursue short-term experiences. Learn about some of these options and how to discuss your experiences with recruiters.

### [Graduate Outcomes Survey](https://careers.ed.ac.uk/graduates/graduate-outcomes-survey)

Be part of the picture and contribute to the UK’s biggest annual social survey - the Graduate Outcomes Survey.

This article was published on
2026-03-20