Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions for answers to the most common queries we come across here in the Careers Service.

Where is the Careers Centre?

The Careers Centre is located on the Plas Coch Campus on the second floor of the Edward Llwyd Centre. For a campus map please see our location page.

Where is the Jobshop?

The Jobshop is located in the Students’ Guild building.

How do I book an appointment with the Careers Adviser?

Drop in to the Careers Centre and speak to any member of staff who will issue you with an appointment card.
Contact us on 01978 293240
Email careerscentre@glyndwr.ac.uk

Please note that students of other Universities are asked to use their own Universities Careers Service.

I'm very busy at the moment. Should I leave job hunting until I’ve finished my degree?

It depends on what time of year you are asking this. If it is April with your exams next month, then the answer is probably "Yes". If it is October of your Final Year then you still have time to plan for job applications and study. You will undoubtedly miss out on opportunities, especially with the larger companies, if you leave all your job hunting until after your degree. You will also find yourself three steps behind the opposition who will have been honing their job hunting skills during the previous six months. The solution is to plan your time wisely and get the job hunting/academic work balance right. Going overboard on job hunting could be just as risky as doing none at all.

Take a look at our short guide ‘Your Career – Making it Happen!’ for ideas of what you could be doing and when.

How easy is it to get a job abroad?

Despite European integration, it remains very difficult to access graduate level employment in the EU. The majority of graduates who work in Europe will do so as teachers of English as a Foreign Language or may start out by undertaking casual work while searching for something more in line with their career goals. Looking further afield, the difficulties increase with the requirement for work permits and language and specific vocational skills. If you are still keen, consider applying to one of many established work programmes aimed at students and graduates across a range of countries worldwide.

The main thing is to research the labour market, whatever country you’re applying to, and be prepared to be able to sell your skills, strengths and experiences to employers. Click here for our page about Working Abroad – it may be may be useful to you.

Have I got to work in a job related to my degree?

No. More than 40% of graduate jobs are open to people studying any discipline of degree. The most important thing is to work in an area that you are most suited to and you will enjoy most. For advice on how to decide or what to do see the Prospects Planner

Also, you may want to consider booking in to speak to a Careers Adviser.

How do I fund postgraduate study?

There are a number of funding bodies depending on the type of study you want to undertake. Research Councils are probably some of the biggest funders, supporting taught and research postgraduate programmes in all disciplines. Universities offer some bursaries, and some programmes are supported by Industry and some by Public Sector bodies. Part funding may be possible through charitable bodies and Educational Trust Funds. Check these out on software installed on a PC at the Careers Centre called "Funder Finder".

As a general rule, there is more funding for Science and Engineering than for the Arts. Getting funding is a competitive business, and there is never enough to satisfy demand. If you are prepared to fund yourself, there are Career Development Loans which offer an interest holiday until you finish your programme. The best general advice is to start investigating funding early (before Christmas in your Final Year).

Click here for links to Postgraduate courses, sources of funding, UK Research Councils and other useful websites: Postgraduate Courses and Funding

I'm an International Student. Can I work in the UK?

Work during semester time is subject to time limits per week and full-time in vacations is no problem. You can apply in the same way as UK students and use all the sources mentioned in our website. There are regular changes to details of the rules – here are some things you could do:

‘Information for International and European Students’ – check this guide as it has a lot of useful information about working in the UK. Produced by the Careers Centre at Glyndŵr University, it is available online or from the Careers Centre or Jobshop.
International and European Students Careers page – this page contains lots of useful links for European and International Students.
The Jobshop – for help with job search, advice and the online database of vacancies.

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How do I fund postgraduate study? I'm an International Student. Can I work in the UK? Where is the Careers Centre? The Careers Centre is located on the Plas Coch Campus on the second floor of the Edward Llwyd Centre. For a campus map please see our location page. Where is the Jobshop? The Jobshop is located in the Students’ Guild building. How do I book an appointment with the Careers Adviser? Drop in to the Careers Centre and speak to any member of staff who will issue you with an appointment card. Contact us on 01978 293240 Email careerscentre@glyndwr.ac.uk Please note that students of other Universities are asked to use their own Universities Careers Service. I'm very busy at the moment. Should I leave job hunting until I’ve finished my degree? It depends on what time of year you are asking this. If it is April with your exams next month, then the answer is probably "Yes". If it is October of your Final Year then you still have time to plan for job applications and study. You will undoubtedly miss out on opportunities, especially with the larger companies, if you leave all your job hunting until after your degree. You will also find yourself three steps behind the opposition who will have been honing their job hunting skills during the previous six months. The solution is to plan your time wisely and get the job hunting/academic work balance right. Going overboard on job hunting could be just as risky as doing none at all. Take a look at our short guide ‘Your Career – Making it Happen!’ for ideas of what you could be doing and when. How easy is it to get a job abroad? Despite European integration, it remains very difficult to access graduate level employment in the EU. The majority of graduates who work in Europe will do so as teachers of English as a Foreign Language or may start out by undertaking casual work while searching for something more in line with their career goals. Looking further afield, the difficulties increase with the requirement for work permits and language and specific vocational skills. If you are still keen, consider applying to one of many established work programmes aimed at students and graduates across a range of countries worldwide. The main thing is to research the labour market, whatever country you’re applying to, and be prepared to be able to sell your skills, strengths and experiences to employers. Click here for our page about Working Abroad – it may be may be useful to you. Have I got to work in a job related to my degree? No. More than 40% of graduate jobs are open to people studying any discipline of degree. The most important thing is to work in an area that you are most suited to and you will enjoy most. For advice on how to decide or what to do see the Prospects Planner Also, you may want to consider booking in to speak to a Careers Adviser. How do I fund postgraduate study? There are a number of funding bodies depending on the type of study you want to undertake. Research Councils are probably some of the biggest funders, supporting taught and research postgraduate programmes in all disciplines. Universities offer some bursaries, and some programmes are supported by Industry and some by Public Sector bodies. Part funding may be possible through charitable bodies and Educational Trust Funds. Check these out on software installed on a PC at the Careers Centre called "Funder Finder". As a general rule, there is more funding for Science and Engineering than for the Arts. Getting funding is a competitive business, and there is never enough to satisfy demand. If you are prepared to fund yourself, there are Career Development Loans which offer an interest holiday until you finish your programme. The best general advice is to start investigating funding early (before Christmas in your Final Year). Click here for links to Postgraduate courses, sources of funding, UK Research Councils and other useful websites: Postgraduate Courses and Funding I'm an International Student. Can I work in the UK? Work during semester time is subject to time limits per week and full-time in vacations is no problem. You can apply in the same way as UK students and use all the sources mentioned in our website. There are regular changes to details of the rules – here are some things you could do: ‘Information for International and European Students’ – check this guide as it has a lot of useful information about working in the UK. Produced by the Careers Centre at Glyndŵr University, it is available online or from the Careers Centre or Jobshop. International and European Students Careers page – this page contains lots of useful links for European and International Students. The Jobshop – for help with job search, advice and the online database of vacancies.	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