You may be moving into the workplace for a part-time job, an internship, industrial placement or a role after you graduate.  Below you will find resources to help you with the transition.

Behaviours employers expect

The Careers Service website offers advice on professional behaviours such as: communicating appropriately; being resilient and handling pressure, all prefaced by a 40-second introductory video.

Networking and using LinkedIn

Developing your network and building your profile is important during any work experience or job; but it can and should begin before that. Use LinkedIn to help you look at options and get inspiration.

For advice on setting up your LinkedIn Profile, go to the Careers Service Media Hopper Channel and watch:

• Careers Essentials > Getting Started with LinkedIn (12 min 16)
• Careers Essentials > Making the Most of LinkedIn (12 min 02)

Additionally, go to the School of Engineering Careers Presentations Media Hopper Channel and watch:

• School of Engineering Careers Presentations 2024/2025 > Networking & LinkedIn (58 min 47)