Getting you ready for the new business world
Become part of the next generation of business professionals with the skills to tackle global challenges and work across borders
Your career development
Career development and employability are woven throughout our teaching, learning and student experience. They are all designed to support you to pursue your career ambitions.
We understand that securing your future career is as crucial as your academic achievements.
As a student here, you will have opportunities to:
- meet a range of graduate employers
- get involved in networking opportunities
- engage in workshops and activities
Career development is a personal journey. We will meet you where you are in your career planning journey to provide relevant and impactful support and information. We offer support throughout your studies and up to three years after graduation.
Our Careers and Employability Service will support you and give you the guidance and tools needed to succeed in today's competitive job market.
The University’s Careers Service is also available to all students to support you whatever your goals. This includes start-up and self-employment for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Our team
We have a dedicated Careers and Graduate Outcomes Team. They provide access to support, guidance, and dedicated careers-led resources in the School.
They lead on the delivery of our careers and employability strategy which includes:
- career planning
- skills development and entrepreneurship
- industry insights
- real-world experiences
- working with businesses
- events
- start-up support
This is in addition to our first-class facilities and support.
Career planning
- One-to-one careers guidance: shape and explore your career planning through bookable appointments and drop-ins
- Employer connections: attend events to grow your professional network in specific industry sectors. Recent events have included trips to Bloomberg, PwC, UBS, Lloyds and P&G
- Skills development: access a range of workshops, information sessions, networking and training. Delivered by industry specialists
- Application support: get advice on CV writing, interview technique and job search strategy
My experience with the School's careers services has been fantastic. I believe the mandatory employability sessions before applying to the Bridges Internships significantly improved my cover letter and interview performance.
Skills development and entrepreneurship
Our dedicated skills development sessions led by industry experts will ensure you leave us with the skills to make an impact.
Sessions include:
- Technical skills development: Bloomberg, PowerBI, Tableau, AmplifyMe
- Competitions and challenges: Sustainable Business Challenge, SERS Case Competition, Bloomberg Trading Challenge
- Software and e-resources: LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Office Specialist Certificates, Graduates First, GoinGlobal
- Soft skills development: workplace etiquette workshop, presentation skills, networking techniques, preparing for the world of work
- Start-up support: via weekly drop-ins. Get specialist guidance and support on all topics relating to enterprise, including business planning and funding opportunities.
Events include:
- Future Focus Careers Conference: an annual event for Business School students targeting in-demand career destinations across different sectors
- Careers in Asia Series: a programme of employer engagement opportunities and in-person recruitment fairs in China
- Networking opportunities: in-person events in the School and across the UK where you can build contacts with employers and alumni
- Guest speakers: business experts provide insights linked to key principles of business. These include leadership, specific industry experience and functional areas of business.
Many of our teaching colleagues have led successful careers in industry before joining the Business School. You will learn directly from their experiences, so you can work across international contexts when you leave us.
Real-world experiences
Learn first-hand how organisations function. This is fundamental to making an impact in tomorrow’s business world. It is why we embed real experiences into everything we do.
We offer:
- internships: paid part-time internships with employers
- access to graduate jobs through our dedicated portal
- jobs-on-campus: paid part-time work assignments designed to fit around study
- study abroad opportunities: study at a partner university for one semester at the end of your programme
- Summer Schools: short-term opportunities at one of our partner universities
Working with businesses
Connect and engage with graduate employers from across industry sectors and get one step ahead in your chosen career.
You can do this through:
- experiential site visits: on-site visits to graduate employers. Previous visits have included P&G, UBS, Black Rock, Lloyds, Bloomberg, PwC, THG, Second Home
- internships: paid work-based opportunities to test and develop skills and create real-world experience
- consultancy projects: test your team working skills to solve a real business-led challenge.
Facilities and resources
We have invested in our facilities to ensure that careers support is accessible to all students.
Our facilities include:
- Careers Hub: a dedicated space for informal information and support on a daily basis. We also offer workshops
- Hub takeovers: graduate employers frequently join us in our Career Hub to showcase their latest hiring opportunities, provide their industry insights and network with our students.
The opportunities created by the careers service have served as a fast-track to my dream career. In particular, the United Nations Sustainable Business Challenge. I have established strong connections with employers which are invaluable.
Alumni connections
We have a global network of more than 34,000 alumni from over 150 countries. Our alumni engage with our students through a range of events and activities. These include:
- alumni networking events: social events where you can meet with alumni, both in Newcastle and in key regional cities including Manchester and London
- guest speakers: alumni provide insights into their personal journeys and experiences in a range of careers
- opportunities in industry: our alumni regularly provide students with placement opportunities, internships, company visits and more.
Study abroad
Postgraduate semester abroad
Study a complementary subject for one semester at an overseas partner university at the end of your studies. Deepen your academic learning and develop skills that will set you apart from other graduates.
This will allow you to:
- see the world
- enhance your knowledge
- build international networks
- improve your language skills
- increase confidence in working on an international scale
- increase cultural awareness
- gain valuable life skills not taught in the lecture theatre
Studies undertaken at a partner university will not count towards a double/dual degree award. However, you will receive a transcript from your host university evidencing your achievements.
Please note that students who complete this scheme will not be eligible for the UK graduate work visa.
Where can I study?
You can study at the one of our partner universities in either France, Germany, Italy or Spain. These are shown on the map below:
Shorter international experiences
We understand that a semester abroad may not be an option for all students. We also promote a range of short-term international experiences, including summer schools and global challenges. These opportunities vary from year to year.
Summer schools
Study at one of our partner universities for 1-6 weeks.
These opportunities usually focus on one aspect of business to help you master something of interest to you. This could be anything from cryptocurrency or entrepreneurship, to football finance or the wine trade.
Global challenges
If you’re looking for a challenge, take part in a global competition. Show your skills and knowledge in a subject area and it could be your passport to global experience.
You will work across time zones and continents alongside students from some of our world-class international partner universities.
Gain an insight into what it’s like to work in a virtual team; something many global employers will need you to do daily.