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6 May 2022: Terms & conditions of advertising, attending and hosting events with Cambridge Careers Service Cambridge Careers Service will advertise careers-related events to students, including networking events, employer presentations and skills sessions, on

29 Sep 2020: The Careers Service understands how stressful it can be to be trying to figure out what to do after Cambridge, alongside an intensive Masters course. We know that you are short of time. Our approach is to try and save you time and maximise your

11 Jul 2022: Graduate digital publications This page contains links to commercial publications, and to Careers Service publications General The Times Top 100 The leading 100 UK graduate employers. UK 300 The 300 most popular UK graduate employers.

3 Aug 2022: Resources for academic applications cvcoverletters.png Academic applications can involve writing many documents. Especially for faculty positions, academic employers ask for a package not just your CV. ​ We have created bespoke advice to address

13 Jan 2022: festival_sh_banner.png The Creative Careers Festival in Lent term 2024 has now finished, but you'll find more useful resources below. The Creative Careers festival includes events and resources focussing on the wide range of careers that make up

8 Oct 2020: sector_gradmed_0.png Where to start Medicine is an intellectually stimulating and varied career path. Many make the decision to explore a medical career after their first degree, or even after a period in the workplace. The common motivation for a

8 Oct 2020: sector_scihandsoff_0.png Where to start Explore how alumni are using their scientific knowledge in the Hands Off Science category on our blog and and check out our Hands Off Science playlist for more inspiration. Are you keen to use your scientific

3 Aug 2022: career_essential_image_phds_postdocs.png Career Essentials for PhDs and postdocs is a package of resources and workshops designed to meet the core career needs of early career researchers from those looking to progress an academic career to those

8 Oct 2020: sector_acadahss_0.png Where to start To work in an academic role, you need to have a PhD. If you are an undergraduate or Master’s student, more information about postgraduate study is available via the Further Study pages.

8 Oct 2020: sector_scires_0.png Where to start Many scientists are drawn towards applying their skills in hands-on research and development in a non-academic setting. This could be working for a government department, a large multi-national firm, a charitable

3 Apr 2023: im_a_researcher_what_next_.png Join us for a series of events for PhDs and Postdocs to support you to explore what you want from your next career step. A series of events for PhDs and Postdocs to support you to consider what you want from your next

8 Oct 2020: sector_it_0.png Where to start IT is a sector in which the demand for talent far outstrips supply. Demand will continue to grow strongly, so if you have the right skills—or want to acquire them—then this area offers many opportunities. The

21 Dec 2022: life_science.png The Green Careers Festival in Lent term 2024 has now finished, but you'll find more useful resources below. Life Sciences students and staff have a huge range of post-study/research options. From the lab to industrial research or

1 Sep 2020: who_staff_0.jpg Senior Tutors, Directors of Study, other academics and senior administrators within the University We are willing and able to assist Departments and Colleges anytime throughout the year in a number of ways:- Delivering talks to

6 May 2022: viewoflibrary.jpg Meet students one-to-one in the familiar and informal setting of the Careers Service Library or consultation rooms. How you use these sessions is up to you.

30 Sep 2022: ess_screens_graphic.png Led by employers from a diverse range of sectors, our Skills Session programme helps you develop your skills for the workplace.

3 Dec 2020: career_planning_for_researchers-small.jpg Whether you are planning to pursue your career in academia or are looking at other options or are still unsure, it is important to prioritise some time for self-reflection. Some key activities can help you

15 Aug 2022: Cambridge Careers Service Supporters Our Supporters are committed to supporting the development of Cambridge students and graduates.

8 Oct 2020: sector_internationaldevelopment_0.png Where to start Spend some time in a developing country. This will be your most valuable piece of experience by far - whichever role you go on to have. Work out what you could bring to this very diverse and

1 Sep 2020: A good application, whether a CV and cover letter or an application form, is critical in getting to the interview stage.