Free online course: Preparing for Work

Are you an international final-year student in the UK, or have you recently graduated? Thinking about the next steps in your career? Our Study UK: Preparing for Work free online course could help you take the first steps to professional success.

Hosted on the FutureLearn online course platform, this two-week online course will provide you with the advice you need to present your UK education, skills and knowledge to prospective employers and navigate the global employment market. Based on expert advice from established alumni, careers counsellors and employers, the course will teach you how to evaluate your strengths, build your professional image, and articulate the value of your UK education.

By completing the course, you will learn how to write effective cover letters and CVs, prepare for interviews, and devise a career plan, in addition to finding and applying for jobs that match your skills and experience. You will also gain an understanding of important practical skills, such as building networks and working effectively across different cultural contexts.

There will be plenty of opportunities for you to interact with like-minded participants who are looking for new job opportunities and want to develop themselves professionally.

The course is free and takes only two weeks to complete, although you can complete it in your own time. Upon successful completion, you will receive a digital certificate.

Register now for the Study UK: Preparing for Work free online course and take advantage of this great opportunity.