We are still here to support you after graduation

Did you know you can access our support for two years after graduation? Whether you are looking to find work or applying for further study, we can help!  Take a look below to see how.

Create an alumni account

As a graduate of Royal Holloway University, to access our support via the Careers Portal you will need to register for an alumni account. Once you have registered with your new alumni account you will be able to access the jobs page and book onto events and make appointments with a Career Consultant. If you have any questions, please contact careers@royalholloway.ac.uk.

Careers Consultant appointments

Our one-to-one discussions will help you evaluate your skills, explore career ideas and put together a plan that will get you started on a journey towards career success. Once you know what your next step is, our Careers Consultants can check your job applications, CVs, cover letters or personal statements for further study. They can also offer practice interviews with feedback, once you have been invited to an interview; practising beforehand can make a real difference to your performance on the day.

All appointments are available online as well as in person, including over the holidays. Discover more about Careers Consultant appointments

Practice interviews

If you have been invited to an interview, you can book an in-person or online practice interview beforehand with a Careers Consultant who will ask the types of question you might expect on the day and provide you with feedback and some advice on how best to prepare. Email us at careers@rhul.ac.uk to book or for further information.

Useful Resources

To support you with job applications, as a Royal Holloway graduate you can access the following free of charge:

CareerSet  AI-powered CV scoring and personalised feedback related to impact, presentation and style. Actionable feedback on tailoring a CV to a specific job description, based on keywords and skills. Cover Letter Feedback.

ShortListMe Video interview practice

eCareersGrad A masterclass in preparing for interviews, watch examples of good and bad practice and avoid the pitfalls

Graduates First Online and psychometric tests 

You can also click here to find the link to our jobs board on the Careers Portal and lots more information to support you with your next steps, including advice on LinkedIn, Assessment Centres, Interviews and much more.   

Find an Alumni Mentor

Connect with alumni who can inspire and support you! Through Royal Holloway Connect, you can connect with alumni who are offering practical support, information and contacts. Find out more here.

Events

The careers service runs a wide range of careers events, many of which are open to graduates and hosted online. These present a great way to develop your skills, learn about career options and make contact with professionals and employers.

Volunteering opportunities

As a graduate, you still have access to a range of volunteering opportunities through the Royal Holloway Volunteering Platform. Check out NCVO for your local volunteer centre, and if you’re under 25 years old, why not explore opportunities with vinspired?

Become an alumni coach

Interested in developing your coaching skills? Royal Holloway Volunteering alumni coaches support our current student leaders with future career aspirations and pathways, through to considering their next steps on their student journey or beyond graduation. Support and training is provided with this role. Discover more.