Career-ready graduates
We want all our students to feel confident about their future.
At Southampton Solent University, we prepare students for the world of work throughout their studies, with practical experience built into their courses and a range of career services to support them along the way. Â
Solent's career-ready revolution
Our career-ready revolution is transforming the way every course is designed, taught, and connected to industry.
Through real-world learning, industry guest speakers and projects with real businesses, students can put their knowledge into practice and develop the skills they’ll need for their future careers.
At Solent the support doesn’t stop at graduation, with careers support for life, they can continue to access advice and guidance long after they graduate as part of our alumni community.
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Solent Careers
Solent students and graduates don’t have to navigate their career journey alone. Our specialist Solent Careers team provide advice and guidance through a range of support services:
- One-to-one advice and guidance
- Mock interviews to help build confidence
- Access to a large employer network and employability workshops
- Jobs dashboard with vacancies specifically targeted towards Solent graduates
Careers fairs held throughout the year mean students can meet employers, explore opportunities, and build valuable professional connections.
Alongside this, there are plenty of opportunities to build their skills, strengthen their CVs and earn some money alongside their studies. This could be working as a student ambassador supporting open days, to getting involved in festivals as part of Solent Productions, sharing their experience as a social media ambassador, or even as part of our in-house creative agency Solent Creatives.
Placements and industry experience
Students can take their learning further by choosing to complete a placement year, gaining valuable experience in a professional environment before they graduate. An excellent way to do this is by exploring placement opportunities as these provide the chance to:
- Put their learning into practice and build confidence.
- Gain industry experience and develop professional skills to boost their CV.
- Make valuable contracts and grow their network.
- Gain a real understanding of what it’s life to work in their chosen industry.
A year in the workplace can also bring their studies to life, giving them practical experience to draw on when they return to university. There is also a range of international experience available, such as study or work placements to help them develop new skills and broaden their horizons internationally.
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Speak to our careers advisers at an open day
If you want to find out more about the support and opportunities we provide for our students to ensure they're career ready, come and speak to our careers team at an open day.
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