Our Careers, Enterprise and The Workplace department offers a wide range of services and resources to help you gain experience in developing a successful career.
Our team of qualified careers advisors can help you explore the options available to you at the end of your course.
Through our careers workshops and short courses, you can get expert guidance on:
•completing application forms in the most effective way
•creating CVs and covering letters
•improving interview and presentation skills
•enhancing presentation skills.
As well as careers-related modules embedded in many courses, we can help you to gain experience through student placements (including year-long sandwich placements), part-time job opportunities and work experience at the University.
On most Tier 4 student visas, students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week during term-time. Here at the University, we understand the need to not only earn extra ‘pocket money’ but also to enhance your employability.
To find out more, including the wide range of opportunities available, visit: wlv.ac.uk/careers
Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of successfulcareers around the world.
Notable alumni include:
• Chris Blythe – Chief executive, CharteredInstitute of Builders
• Michael Cumming – Director and filmmaker
• Adesua Etomi – Award-winning Nollywood actress
• Laura Harvey – Manager and head coach, UtahRoyals FC
• Tanweer Ikram – Chief Magistrate, WestminsterMagistrates’ Court
• David Odusanya – VP design, Nike Global Football
• Cornelia Parker, OBE, RA – Sculptor andinstallation artist
• Suzi Perry – Broadcaster and journalist
• Sir Ian Powell – Chairman, Capita plc. Formerchairman, PwC
• Dr Gillian Small – University provost &senior VP academic affairs, Fairleigh Dickinson University
