Use this guide to help you:
Find resources on different companies, industries and general careers advice
Discover tools for developing essential digital and information skills to enhance your graduate prospects
Research your chosen career path and prepare for job applications and interviews
Information Services (IS) provides a range of services to support employability at Aberystwyth University. In this guide you will find advice, information, links on library and careers services, getting the most out of our resources and ways of keeping up to date.
“Employability” is a term used to describe the skills, qualities and accomplishments that make individuals more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen career. You may choose a specific profession, self-employment, research or an academic career.
Employability is becoming increasingly important within higher education to ensure graduates are prepared for their future careers.
The Library is not just there to support you in gaining your degree.
It's never too early to start thinking about your career!
The Library has a wide range of books and e-books to support you from writing a successful CV, completing your job application to useful tips on interview preparation.
Take a look at a few examples of the titles available in the Library below. Further resources are listed in the next tab, Employability Resources...
Skills for success : personal development and employability
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Academic Engagement Team, Information Services, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Email: librarians@aber.ac.uk
Phone: 01970 62 1896
Information Skills
As a student, you've developed skills in searching for information, analyzing and interpreting it as well as using information correctly and effectively. These skills are highly valued by employers.
Book an appointment with your Subject Librarian for further guidance on enhancing your transferrable library skills and...
We can help you make the most of the resources and point you in the direction of useful tools and relevant web sites. We offer one-to-one online Microsoft Teams appointments to help you find materials for your assignments, research and literature reviews. Book here:
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