At St Mary’s, we believe your university experience should set you up for life – not just with a degree, but with the confidence, experience and skills that make employers take notice. From your first week on campus, you’ll have access to a huge range of opportunities to earn, learn and build your future.
1. Build your skills and confidence
Whether you know exactly what you want to do, or you’re still exploring, our Careers Service offers confidential, one-to-one advice and plenty of practical support to help you stand out, throughout your time with us and beyond.
- Career advice and guidance – for help finding work, writing your CV or identifying your strengths
- Boost your CV – get instant feedback using our
- Interview practice – take part in mock interviews so you feel calm, confident and prepared
- LinkedIn and personal branding – we’ll help you create a professional online profile
- 1-to-1 support – tailored advice based around you
- Mentoring – connect with a careers mentor who can guide and inspire you
"Not only have the students from St Mary's been well-prepared academically, but their professionalism and adaptability in real-world settings have truly set them apart. They quickly integrated into our team, showing initiative and a strong work ethic from day one."
Marlon Commock - Managing Director at Pulse Social Sports Group CIC
2. Gain unique experience as part of your course
We offer truly transformative experiences through placements and internships. Many of our degrees include placement modules or an optional placement year, giving you the chance to apply what you learn, gain industry experience and build your professional network before you graduate.
For some it might be highly subject-specific or required to progress into that career. For others it might be purely exploratory – to see if it’s a career you’d like to try. Everyone’s individual at St Mary’s and we’ll help you find whatever’s right for you.
"The hardest thing about working with placement students from St Mary’s has been choice. They’ve offered us a number of excellent candidates, and my only regret is that we couldn’t have worked with more."
Martin Ellis - Director at Team Umbrella Limited
3. Earn while you learn
Working part-time is a great way to earn money, meet people and build valuable experience while you study. We’ll help you find flexible roles that fit around your timetable, both on campus and in the local community.
- Part-time job fairs – meet employers looking for student staff
- On-campus jobs – from the refectory to Student Ambassador roles, and
- noticeboard – browse the latest jobs in the local community
- 1-2-1 support - for exploring options, job hunting and applying
Our students are consistently praised for their positivity, professionalism and people skills – qualities that make a real difference in any workplace.
4. Create a stand-out CV with the St Mary’s Award
Your time at St Mary’s is about more than what happens in lectures – it’s about developing the confidence, skills and experience that prepare you for whatever comes next.
The St Mary’s Award recognises the personal and professional development you gain through extra-curricular and community activities – like volunteering, part-time work, internships, or getting involved in student societies.
- Gain recognition for activities you’re already doing, like volunteering or paid work
- Develop confidence and understand how your skills are growing
- Broaden your experience, especially if you’re just starting out or facing barriers to opportunities
- Stand out to employers, with a formal award to include on your CV
The award helps you connect the dots between what you do, how you grow, and where you want to go – turning everyday experiences into strong career stories.
5. Be supported to start a business
If you’ve got an idea for a business, we’ll help you make it happen.
Start-Up St Mary’s supports students and recent graduates who want to start their own ventures. You’ll get expert mentoring, business workshops and the chance to apply for a share of £15,000 in funding to get your idea off the ground.
6. Lifetime careers support
Our support lasts a lifetime – as a St Mary’s graduate, you can get in touch at any time in your professional life for advice and guidance.
Our services are here for you whenever you need them, whether you’re considering a career change, looking to develop new skills, or simply want some reassurance and direction. We understand that careers evolve over time, and we’re here to support you through every stage – from your first role after graduation to future transitions and new opportunities.
You’ll always have access to expert guidance, practical resources, and a friendly team who are invested in your success.
No matter where your career takes you, you remain part of the St Mary’s community, and we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
7. Expert advice, your way
Get help in person, online, by phone, or even on a “walk and talk” around campus.
We’re experts at helping you figure out your career plans and finding opportunities, but we’re also relaxed, friendly people who enjoy helping people to find careers they love as much as we love ours.
Wherever you’re heading, we’ll help you get there.
Get in touch
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