Careers

The friendly and professional Careers Centre at Writtle College is an integral part of the student experience. During and after your course, we'll give you practical help and advice on job seeking and career development.

Take a look at our Graduate Careers Guide

Virtual Jobs Noticeboard

Employability

Historically a very large number of graduates from Writtle College secure employment soon after leaving the College.

The 2008/09 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey has now been completed and summary information released by the Higher Education Standards Agency (HESA) has enabled an early view of the Institutional Employability Performance Indicator*.

The information reveals that 87.3% of Writtle College students have found employment or continued to study this year.

Students have found employment in a diverse number of positions including education officer, plant buyer, graphic designer and stud manager.

*The Employability Performance Indicator is independently generated and validated by HESA. It shows the proportion of our graduates who are in employment or further study six months after graduation. More detail is available at www.hesa.ac.uk.

Helping You Reach Your Goals

Our students progress to a wide range of employment and further study opportunities. We can offer you advice on where your course may take you in terms of your future career. We will help you to refine your job search and self-presentation skills in preparation for CV writing and job interviews. We can help you draw up a 'hit list' of potential employers in your field or identify further study options.

Career Education

Career education at Writtle College is designed to help you develop the skills and the knowledge needed to find a satisfying and rewarding career.

Service Availability

Higher Education Students
Writtle College has a Careers Advisory Service funded by the Higher Education Funding Council and the full core service is available to our higher education students. Service features include:

• A professional adviser who will help you discuss your career concerns
• Opportunities for guided self exploration
• Flexible interview times to fit in with your attendance pattern
• Well-stocked Careers Centre
• Latest vacancy information

This service is available to students throughout their course and for up to three years after graduation.

Further Education Students
During their studies, students are supported by their course tutors through a tutorial programme which includes career-related learning.

Writtle College also has a Careers Advisory Service funded by the Higher Education Funding Council and the full core service is available to our Higher Education students. Further Education students benefit from having a Higher Education Careers Advisory Service on campus whereby you can access the resources, including information on career options and Higher Education.

National Links

The Careers Centre at Writtle College has achieved national recognition for the quality of its careers information, advice, education and guidance. We are active members of relevant professional networks. The service you receive is guaranteed to be independent, impartial and focused on your needs.

For Careers Centre enquiries, please contact the College on 01245 424200 or via email.

A full statement of our services is available.