10 Ways to Boost Your Job Prospects Whilst Studying

1. Choose the right place to study

If you’re still deciding which course or university to choose, it’s worth thinking about (or asking about during an open day):

The reputation of the course and university – how is it viewed by employers?
Developing skills that make you more employable – does the course offer a real focus on this alongside your academic studies?
How the university or college can help you find quality work experience – what links to local employers does it have?

2. Intern

Make the most of internships and work experience placements offered.

3. Improve Your Language Skills

Knowing more than just one language will really help you both professionally and personally. Why not take a language course in your spare time or learn via apps, the internet or YouTube. You can go at your own pace

4. Get a Part Time Job

Apply for short term jobs, this will help your bank balance and help you to learn new skills.

5. Volunteer

A great addition to any CV is the entry of voluntary work. This can be done part time whilst studying, or you could apply to volunteer abroad. There are also summer volunteering programs abroad

6. Network

Sometimes it is who you know not what you know, and people are one of the best ways to gain proffesional contacts.

7. Utilise Your Careers Advice Service

At your school, college or universities you should have a careers department with someone you can talk to about jobs and options. A lot of people don't take advantage of this as

8. Sell Yourself

Try to gain as much experience as possible, improve your CV and make yourself attractive to potential employers.

9. Put Effort Into Your Studies

One of the most important things to remember is to focus 100% on your studies. Passing with good marks will really help you in the future to impress future employers.