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Graduates

As a University of Bradford graduate you are welcome to use our all our services for up to five years after you finish your studies.

We also have our Bradford Graduate Talent Programme and a Step-by-Step Guide specifically designed for graduating students to help with the transition into life beyond university.

Bradford Graduate Talent

Bradford Graduate Talent offers support for those who graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University of Bradford.

See the details of our offer to help you get ready for life after uni.

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Future Forward

Are you ready to take the leap into your professional journey with confidence and clarity? Look no further than Future Forward – a dynamic 3-day event designed exclusively for anyone completing an undergraduate degree and graduating this July. The event will take place 6th to 8th August.

What is Future Forward? Future Forward is not just an event – it's your ultimate guide to navigating the transition from student life to the professional world. Over three exciting days, you'll gain invaluable insights, practical advice, and expert guidance to kickstart your career journey on the right foot.

What to Expect:

  1. Employability Enhancement: Learn the essential skills and strategies to stand out in today's competitive job market. From crafting the perfect resume to mastering interview techniques, we've got you covered.
  2. Financial Fitness: Understand the basics of personal finance, from budgeting to saving, and set yourself up for a secure financial future.
  3. Wellbeing Wellness: Prioritize your mental and physical health as you embark on this new chapter. Discover strategies to manage stress, maintain work-life balance, and thrive in your professional and personal life.

Why Attend?

  • Network with industry professionals, mentors, and fellow graduates.
  • Gain insider tips and tricks from experts across various fields.
  • Access exclusive resources and opportunities to jumpstart your career.
  • Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to tackle any challenge that comes your way.

Don't miss out on this transformative experience! Join us at Future Forward and unlock your potential for success. Secure your spot today!

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Self employment

Advice for graduates considering self-employment and entrepreneurship.

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Alumni

Details of our Alumni community and what it can offer you.

Resources for graduates

Listed below are a number of free useful online resources available to help you through the various stages of the job-seeking process.

If you have used these resources while at University you should have the option to update to a graduate profile using your personal email address, but if not don't worry, we can set you up - just get in touch with the Careers team with your contact details and UB number and we'll do the rest.

Handshake Career Centre

  • Home of our jobs board featuring a wide range of opportunities, including exclusive listings for our students and graduates.
  • Book your appointment with a member of our team.
  • Create a profile, upload your CV and tailor your job seeking criteria.
  • Plus, easily book your place at any of our workshops, events and careers fairs via the event listings tab.

Log in and activate your account now:

  • Click on the 'Graduates' button.
  • You'll be prompted to enter your university email but you should add your personal email, then choose the University of Bradford on the following page. 
  • Click on the 'Graduates' button again.
  • Enter your old password.
  • Fill in your details as required, and once complete we will validate your account - this should be within a few hours during our normal business hours but may take longer on weekends and bank holidays, etc.
  • Select Career Centre to access appointments.
  • Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
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Build My Career

Your career development portal has some great features to enhance your job prospects, including CV builder, interview simulator, assessment centre info and lots of career planning advice through videos, audio clips and interactive exercises.

Look out for the Graduate Job Success panel on the home page for a tailored set of resources to help you plan your career journey.

Log in now or email us for a new account set up.

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Graduates First practice test portal

This portal offers a wide range of full-length practice tests for free, which can be very beneficial for students and job seekers preparing for various types of assessments.  The portal includes:

  • 10 Verbal reasoning tests
  • 15 Numerical reasoning tests
  • 15 Logical reasoning tests
  • 3 Abstract Reasoning Tests
  • 4 Diagrammatic Reasoning Tests
  • 3 Spatial Reasoning Tests
  • 8 Game-based assessment
  • 2 Situational Judgement Tests (SJT)
  • 7 IBM IPAT Tests
  • Watson Glaser Test
  • 3 CAPP Tests (Numerical, Verbal and Critical Reasoning)
  • Workstyle Personality Questionnaire (WPQ)
  • Question Identifier Tool (QIT)
  • Automated Video Interview Practice

Plus a range of Assessment Centre Exercises and short employer insight videos and recruitment processes.

Please email us at careers@bradford.ac.uk with your name, UB number and personal email address and we will set up an account for you.

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal features:

  • expert advice - for finding job overseas, including information on work permits, visa regulations, cultural and relocation information
  • country career guides – packed with country-specific career information, this research tool provides expert advice and insider tips for finding employment opportunities at home and abroad
  • corporate profiles – access more than 400,000 country-specific company profiles in various industries such as manufacturing, transportation, consumer goods, consulting services, finance and technology
  • worldwide job and internship postings – search for job openings in countries around the world. Listings are updated daily

To find out more, visit:

  1. GoinGlobal (link if you are on-campus) 
  2. GoinGlobal (link if you are off campus)

If you are having any issues with accessing GoinGlobal please email careers@bradford.ac.uk

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Future Learn: How to Get A Graduate Job

Make your graduate job search easier and land the graduate job you want with help from the UK's leading graduate coaching company.

5 week course available for free - register on the Future Learn website.

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Mentoring programmes for graduates

Mentoring can be a great way to gain an insight into a chosen occupation, and there are a few organisations that can help to connect you with a professional mentor:

  • Graduate Mentor - free one-hour mentoring sessions with professionals from a range of industries.
  • OpenDoor - various programmes from Equal Opportunity employers.