Tools & Resources

Career planning and the recruitment process can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we've invested in the latest employability tools to help support you.

Whether you’re looking for a part-time role to help fund your time at university, looking to gain invaluable experience or preparing to find your dream job after graduation, we’ve sourced, proofed, and paid for specialised employability software to help, at every stage of the process.

General Career Courses

Career Development Course

Our Career Development Course has 16 units covering a variety of topics that can help you with your career planning. Available 24/7, access the information you need, right when you need it!

We also have a Graduate Career Development Course specifically tailored to support you after you’ve graduated. To gain access, sign up to our Graduate Support Programme.

Looking for Opportunities & Experience

EmploymentZone

EmploymentZone is our digital jobs board. We work with local, national, and international employers to advertise placements, internships, part-time roles and graduate level jobs, all listed in one place.

You’ll also get access to:

Our full calendar of events; find out what’s coming up and register for upcoming events.
Careers appointments; book a one-to-one appointment with a Careers Consultant.
A host of helpful resources, including access to specialised platforms and recording from past events.

Forage

Forage is a platform that offers job simulations with world-class companies! Another tool that will help you excel in your future career.

Have you ever dreamed of working for Red Bull or KPMG? With Forage you can experience what working in those organisations really looks like while earning valuable practical skills to enhance your employability. There are over 150 employers and 250 job simulations to choose from!

CV Support

CareerSet

CareerSet, our AI powered CV and cover letter check, will elevate your chances of getting your dream job. This tool can help you tailor your CV and cover letter to the job you are applying for and provide AI feedback to help you make improvements. Remember, showing the employer you are the best candidate for the job is what makes you stand out from the crowd.

Interview Support

Shortlist.me

Get ready for interviews with our online tool Shortlist Me. Simulate a real interview, rehearse, and record your responses, before getting AI feedback. You can choose from a range of sector specific roles and organisations to gain relevant experience in your field.

Assessment Centre Support

Profiling For Success

Discover more about yourself, your values and jobs you may like with Profiling For Success, delivered by Team Focus. This online tool can help you explore career options and planning your next steps.

Practice for the different assessments used in the recruitment process, including assessments on areas of your personality, capability, motivation and relationships.

To access Profiling For Success:

Log in to Swansea University's network, then sign in.
Chose the test you would like to complete e.g. the values based indicator of motivation test.
You’ll then receive a personal report by email once you have completed each test.

If this is your first time using the platform, you’ll need to create an account. Enter your name and the first part of your email address, before choosing a password and click on ‘Create Account’. You’ll then be sent an email containing a link to confirm your email address (check your junk/spam folders if you can’t find the email).

If this is a repeat visit, just sign in and enter your login details.

Please use your student e-mail address when prompted, this will ensure your reports arrive.

Tools for International Students & Graduates

Student Circus

A one stop shop for international students’ job search.

Student Circus is a leading job readiness platform for international students, with pre-filtered visa-sponsored jobs for a variety of markets. Used its filters to search for jobs based on location, sector, and companies to find what you’re looking for.

Or, if you’re thinking of going back home after graduation, you can also search for jobs in your home country and find out who’s hiring before you leave campus.

It also has handy immigration guides and country requirements available to read, which can help with knowing the processes to follow.

Whatever your search may be, Student Circus is a great place to start for international students!

eCareersGrad

ECareersGrad is a video-based, interactive career platform that provides courses to help prepare students and graduates for the competitive world of graduate-level employment.

Just 300 UK employers routinely sponsor the majority of internationals for UK graduate opportunities – do you know who these employers are? Use the ‘Target the right UK employer’ feature to see the UK’s biggest International Student sponsoring employers!

You’ll also find international student video testimonials and interactive guides to successfully sourcing UK jobs and work experience!

Looking to Develop Skills

Santander Open Academy

Santander Open Academy is a free digital learning platform open to all, providing continual learning opportunities with access to over 1,000 courses, on-demand content and scholarships per year. Topics include digital skills, leadership, tech, sustainability, business skills and more.

You can earn credentials and certificates, and learn anywhere, anytime, all for free. Use the free platform to enhance your career prospects and gain valuable skills that align with the demands of today's job market.
*You do not need to be a Santander customer to access the Santander Open Academy.

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Training Courses

The courses will cover everything you need so that you can detail Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace Skills with confidence in your next job application. Though you may be familiar with the platforms, have you ever used them professionally in an integrated manner, collaborating within and between organisations?

Each course is self-paced and totally online, so you can complete it in your own time. All you need to do is watch the videos and complete the associated Quizzes. You will receive a certificate to share on social media upon completion of the course.

The courses are available here below:

Microsoft 365 Training for Professionals

Google Workspace Training for Professionals

Zero Gravity

Talent is spread evenly, opportunity is not! Zero Gravity helps level the playing field by supporting socially mobile student talent into the graduate job market.

Access professional masterclasses, an AI Coach, and the opportunity to become a university mentor to a school student.
To register, students need to have achieved an average of B at A level (or equivalent).
* If you are from a low-participation area or engagement group, you may be able to access additional features, via our Career Boost team. Click here to find out more.

Zero Gravity will automatically select your membership type during the registration process, based on your answers to a list of questions.

Looking for more support?

If you still have questions or need further support, our expert Career Consultant are here to help. We offer confidential and impartial guidance through 1-2-1 appointment.

To get the most out of your appointment, we recommend using the above tools and resources first, and coming to an appointment prepared with questions and point for discussion.