Downloadable Reosurces

View and print copies of our Careers Service leaflets, and follow links to other useful information that will help with your search for a graduate job’

Careers Service Leaflets - follow this link to download a PDF of leaflets covering such topics as writing a CV and covering letter, interviews, application forms and postgraduate study.

Course Specific Information - find out more about your own subject: Who employed last years graduates? Where do you look for employment? Want to find out about specialised training courses and useful web links?

Applying for Teacher Training - if you're thinking of applying for teacher training, you may find these PDFs useful.

Psychometric Tests Explained - links are provided to several websites offering advice and giving you the opportunity to practice tests on your own. You can also download our useful PDF which offers tips and guidance on the different kinds of tests you may be required to sit.

SORTED (Scottish Online Route To Employability and Career Development) - offers online and interactive career development seminars for students and recent graduates.

Graduate Prospects Links

AGCAS Special Interest series - covers a wide range of topics of interest to students & graduates e.g. Making Applications, Going for Interviews, Job Seeking Strategies, etc.

AGCAS Industry Insights - essential information on the current state of key employment sectors, and advice on how to get into them.

AGCAS Options series - download a PDF copy of the 'Your Degree In ...' series.

AGCAS Occupational Profiles - all the latest up-to-date profiles in PDF format, ready to download.

Prospects Planner - try this online guidance tool which is designed to match your skills, interests and motivations to relevant occupations. Don't forget to discuss your results with a careers adviser at one of our daily Drop-In sessions.

Services to Graduates  - view what services are offered to graduates at other Universities.

Graduate Prospects publications - view the full range, covering postgraduate study and career guidance for students and graduates.

Graduate Prospects Links - Graduating Soon

Find postgraduate courses & research - Graduate Prospects

Career development self-assessment tool - Graduate Prospects

Prospects Graduate digital magazine.- Published every fortnight and packed full of the latest jobs, postgraduate courses, advice and information.

Graduate Prospects Links - Writing an Application

Putting together an effective CV - Graduate Prospects

Completing an application form - Graduate Prospects

Information sources for successful applicants - Graduate Prospects

Covering letters - Graduate Prospects

Graduate Prospects Links - Interviews

About Psychometric Tests - Graduate Prospects

Giving Presentations - Graduate Prospects

Assessment Centres - Graduate Prospects

Problems getting a first or second interview? - Graduate Prospects

Getting a Job Offer - Graduate Prospects

About Aptitude Tests - Graduate Prospects

Body language - Graduate Prospects