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Preparing you for your next steps

Careers and employability support

We're here to support you at every stage of your journey

Whether you are looking to career transition, progress in your chosen sector or start a business, the Regent Careers team are here to support you every step of the way. We offer career support throughout your studies and even after you graduate where you can continue to access workshops, resources and individualised support through our lifelong Alumni Association.

We aim to:

  • maximise your awareness of job and career opportunities
  • help you develop the key skills you need to be successful in the workplace
  • encourage risk-taking and thinking outside of the box to create opportunities

 

 

One-to-one career coaching

As a student at Regent, you have access to personal sessions with a career coach who understands you and your goals. A typical coaching session would cover:

  • refining your job search strategy, CV composition and interview technique
  • mock job interviews
  • finding meaning and purpose in your career
  • helping you identify your strengths and weaknesses
  • developing a career strategy and planning

Careers workshops and events

Careers skills workshops

Specifically designed for your self-assessment report, our career skills workshops will help you identify your career goals. They will also help you to develop a realistic strategy to get the job you’re aiming for.

Guest speaker events

Our exciting events programme offers opportunities to meet, network and connect with industry professionals and members of the Regent College Alumni Association. Guest speakers events allow you to explore diverse sectors and industries and develop your professional skills for the workplace and beyond.

Monthly meet-ups

Meet new friends, learn from fellow students and join in community conversations through our monthly meet-ups.

Resources and jobs board

Regent students have free access to Career Connect, allowing them to browse hundreds of interactive career resources 24/7.

Access the latest careers sector insights and learning resources, from CV templates and mock-interview questions to CV Building and live AI interview feedback.

Entrepreneurship

Think it, try it, launch it, grow it.

  • Discuss your business idea with a Career X Team Advisor
  • Attend guest speaker sessions to learn about their top tips and learnings in starting a business
  • Access resources on how to build a business case and launch
  • Try out your business ideas in a safe space with feedback from your peers.

Support from academics

Our academic team has relevant, real-life industry knowledge invaluable when coaching and mentoring students to enhance employability further. Our courses are built on attributes valued by employers, such as communication skills, decision-making, teamwork, and problem-solving. They equip you with the critical insights and practical capabilities needed to succeed in your chosen career path.

Sector insights and employment opportunities

Learn what employers are looking for and benefit from sector-specific industry insights. As a Regent student, you can: 

  • connect with a professional mentor to learn about their industry, what recruiters are looking for and what roles look like in practice.  
  • browse our jobs board offering global job opportunities 
  • attend exclusive guest speaker sessions with industry professionals (public, private and entrepreneurs)  
  • learn real-life sector insights directly from your tutor 

Get in touch

If you are a current student or a member of the Regent Alumni Association you can access additional career support or get in touch: careers@rcl.ac.uk