Employability
& Graduate Futures
Access expert advice, sector leading resources and wide-ranging work experience, placement and graduate opportunities with Employability & Graduate Futures
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Are you ready to take the next step?
Welcome to Semester 2!
This Semester we are offering 2 exciting opportunities for students to access personalised support and to take control of your career journey. Design Your Career Journey is perfect for students who need support to develop their career direction and Graduating...What Next? is for finalists preparing for their graduate transition.
Enterprise Placement Year- Apply now for 25/26
Start and run a business for your placement year
An Enterprise Placement Year (EPY) provides the opportunity to fully develop your entrepreneurial idea and establish a new venture. You can apply now to be part of the 2025/26 EPY Cohort. EPY provides you with the perfect platform and support to develop, start and run your own business for placement.
Completing your Ulster EDGE/EDGE Excel Award
Guidance for finalists
We know Semester 2 of final year can be stressful so we've pulled together these easy to follow steps for you to complete your Ulster EDGE / EDGE Excel Award. For suggested activities for finalists to links to your final application, all you need is here.
Employability Events
Get the EDGE in 24/25!
Boost your skills and confidence through the EDGE Award
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Self Awareness & Confidence
Improving your self awareness will lay the foundation for improved confidence, continuous improvement and clearer career direction....
Opportunity Search
Your Graduate Futures team are here to help you develop your job search strategies.
CVs & Job Applications
Improve your CV and approach to job applications through expert advice and sector leading resources
Job Interviews
Improve your interview preparation and performance through expert advice on body language, confidence, preparation and performance....
Digital Presence
Enhance your digital presence in a way that will expand your network, improve your visibility and create opportunities.