Finding Vacancies
There are lots of places to look to find vacancies, and much depends on what the job is and where it is based. We can help with finding you a job while you study and finding work when you graduate.
Key Sources
- Jobs while you study - look at this section for hints and tips on finding work while you study.
- Jobs when you graduate - look at this section for hints and tips on finding work when you graduate.
- JobsOnline- Vacancy system for Northumbria students and graduates. We advertise a wide range of jobs and voluntary opportunities. Once registered you can sign up for email alerts to get the latest jobs emailed direct to you.
- Online job search engines - Job search engines enable you to find jobs posted on thousands of company careers sites and job boards. Try indeed.co.uk or simplyhired.co.uk
- Graduate Directories - You can pick up copies of the Prospects and GET directories in the Careers Centre, but we only receive a limited number. You can view vacancies online at Prospects or GET.
- Online Resources - A huge range of vacancies can be found on job websites such as: Monster - www.monster.co.uk, Fish4jobs - www.fish4jobs.co.uk,topjobs - www.topjobs.co.uk,www.milkround.com, www.targetjobs.co.uk, www.justjobs4students.co.uk
- Newspapers and magazines - are a good source, especially for local jobs. The Careers Centre receives a number of publications, including a copy of the Thursday Chronicle (good for student and graduate employment), call in and see what's available on a weekly basis.
- Recruitment Agencies - the Careers Centre holds information on recruitment agencies, call in to find out more.
Jobs Overseas - Useful Sources
- Going Global - Lots of useful information for those looking to move abroad or return home. Includes vacancies which can be searched by country.
