How to find a job

Widen your search beyond the obvious job websites – and increase your chances of success – with our guide to the best places to find a job.

If you’re an international student, don’t forget to research your working rights based on your immigration status. You can email the Student Visa Advice team at studentvisaadvice@leeds.ac.uk with any questions.

Careers Service

Search our huge database of local, national and international job opportunities, as well as many exclusive student and graduate internship opportunities.

For part-time and temporary roles, check out LUU’s Joblink service.

When it comes to applying, our expert advisers in the Careers Service can help you with applications.

Job websites

Thousands of new graduate vacancies are advertised on job websites every day.

Some are purely graduate-focused, whereas others are more general. Here are some recommended job websites:

Student Circus

Student Circus is a dedicated platform for international students with pre-filtered job opportunities that fit your needs and aspirations. Get tailored support for your job search and browse for opportunities in more than 20 countries.

Recruitment agencies

Discover a broader range of opportunities by registering with recruitment agencies. These are often used by employers for specialist roles or roles which require previous experience.

Speculative enquiries

Going out of your way to actively seek opportunities – especially when vacancies are not being advertised – is a great way to put yourself ahead of the competition.

For more information, see our pathway on speculative applications or how to write a speculative job application.

Networking

The majority of jobs are not widely advertised. Developing your network and making connections with people working in your desired field will help you tap into the 'hidden' jobs market and discover more opportunities.

As well as attending local or virtual events related to your chosen industry, you can build your confidence and extend your network by signing up for one of our mentoring schemes. You can also take free LinkedIn Learning courses on networking.

Social media

Many companies now use social media channels as a way of finding the best graduates. Networks like LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook can help you keep updated on the latest vacancies, as well as get in contact with those who might be interviewing you.

Remember that it works both ways – employers will almost certainly be checking your online presence before inviting you for an interview.

Read more about social media and job hunting.