The faculty of Science and Engineering Employability Team are on hand to support you throughout your time at University. See below more information on the ways in we can help with your Employability. If you have any questions that aren't covered below, contact the team at employability-scienceengineering@swansea.ac.uk.
Support we offer
Employability on Campus
Join us at our weekly term time drop in sessions on Bay Campus and Singleton Campus. These drop in’s are best used for general questions and advice on job searching, industry contacts as well as general CV reviews or interview/ application support. If you have specific CV review we suggest you book a 1:1 through our booking system at a time suitable for you so we can go into more detail.
Make sure to drop in and see us when you need support! Drop-in times are below:
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Science |
Drop-In Wallace Building Online/In-person 11:00 - 14:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Building Online/In-person 13:00 - 16:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Building Online/In-person 10:00 - 15:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Building Online/In-person 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 16:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Building Online/In-person 12:00 - 14:00 |
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Engineering |
Drop-In Engineering Central Online/In-person 13:00 - 14:00 |
Drop-In Engineering Central Online/In-person 12:00 - 14:00 |
Drop-In Engineering Central Online/In-person 11:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 14:00 |
Drop-In Engineering Central Online/In-person 10:00 - 11:00 13:00 - 14:00 |
Drop-In Engineering Central Online/In-person 11:00 - 13:00 |
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Science |
Drop-In Wallace Landing 10:00 - 11:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Landing 10:00 - 11:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Landing 12:00 - 13:00 |
Drop-In Wallace Landing 10:00 - 11:30 |
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| Engineering |
Drop-In Online (Engineering) 10:00 - 11:00 |
Drop-In Online (Engineering) 11:00 - 12:00 |
Drop-In Online (Engineering) 13:00 - 14:00 |
*Please be aware that at peak times our services will be extremely busy, please book in as soon as possible*
To book a face-to-face or online One-to-One with a member of the team, view our bookings page.
CV Guidance and Application Support
Our experienced team offer one to one sessions giving guidance on CV writing and application support. These sessions are open to students in any year, you should be updating your CV regularly, adding experience and information as you progress through your studies. You can book your CV review through our online booking page, reviews can be either online or in person.
Mock Interviews
If you have an interview and would like practical support in preparing for the interview then you can use Shortlist.Me, an online mock interview platform, or book in with our team.
Employability Champions
The Faculty of Science and Engineering Employability Champions provide technical level insight and guidance for employability queries. Each discipline has a dedicated Employability Champion who are available to offer support and guidance in their area. Find out who your Employability Champion is and how they can help.
Year in Industry
As a team we provide support and guidance to all Year in Industry Students. This includes support when searching and applying for a placement, administrative support with placement documents and also monitoring and assistance during the Year in Industry. For more information on the Year in Industry Programme, please see the Year in Industry Handbook.
Peer Mentoring
Peer mentorship is a collaborative learning relationship between students where individuals with similar backgrounds or experiences support each other's personal and academic growth. In this dynamic, peers share knowledge, insights, and advice, creating an environment of mutual learning and encouragement. Students will be mentored by students who have been on their Year in Industry, who will be able to give insight on the application process, and real industry experience that students can expect.
Email us to be added onto the Peer Mentorship Scheme.