As a valued member of our alumni community, you have unlimited access to our Career Zone platform, formerly the Employment Hub.
Sign up today at Career Zone for everything you need in your graduate jobs search or entrepreneurial journey, from networking events to seminars led by industry experts.
Once you’ve signed in and completed your profile, we are here to support you. As part of your profile, you will be able to select a statement to help you understand where you are in terms of your career readiness. You will be able to access careers resources tailored to your needs, to help you move on to the next stage in your career journey.
Career Zone will give you access to our jobs board to help in your search, as well as volunteering opportunities with our community partners.
Career Zone features upcoming employability and industry events, which you can register for.
Follow our social media channels to hear about upcoming events and new initiatives:
Facebook: UEL Career Zone
Twitter: @UEL_Careers
Instagram: @uelcareerzone
Please note that if you are unable to access the UEL Career Zone and for any other questions, please email the Careers Team: careerzone@uel.ac.uk.
Form an overview of all that is on offer to you from our careers team click here.
Your Alumni Career Coach
Andrea Popeau-Thomas is an experienced Career Coach who now supports UEL Alumni and graduate students, with over 8 years of experience in higher education.
Individual Career Coaching Appointments
30-minute Individual alumni coaching appointments are available to discuss a variety of career development topics.
Sample topics have been listed below, however; you are welcome to make an appointment without a career development topic in mind:-
• Explore Careers and Graduate School Programmes
• Identify Career Skills & Interests
• Review CV’s, Cover Letters & Personal Statements
• Review Job Searching Strategies
• Review PhD, MD, or graduate school applications
• Create a Job Search Action Plan
• Conduct a Mock Interview
• Review Career Resources
• Review Networking Strategies
• Review Salary Negotiation Strategies
Scheduling a Career Coaching Appointment
30-minute coaching appointments are now available via the UEL Career Zone. UEL Alumni can book an appointment throughout the academic year and beyond. To register with Career Zone & book your appointment please check out the schedule of appointments by clicking here. Please also see upcoming Alumni sessions below.
Tuesday 29th October: 17:30- 18:30, Online
Graduate and Alumni Event: Explore your career options and the graduate employers who are open to you, despite your disappointing grades?
Thursday 31st October: 17:30-18:30, Online
Graduate and Alumni Event: New and Developing Careers - Lets talk Graduate Schemes
Career Mentoring Programme
Are you an experienced professional with a desire to make a meaningful impact? Your wealth of knowledge and expertise could shape the career journeys of ambitious University of East London students. If you are passionate about nurturing the next generation of career achievers and boosting their employability skills, we would love for you to join our Professional Mentor community!
Our cutting-edge Professional Mentoring Programme spans over six weeks and is designed to bridge the gap between experienced professionals and future career trailblazers at the University of East London. Your guidance and mentorship will be pivotal in shaping their journeys toward becoming future industry leaders.
As a Mentor, you will:
- Guide students in developing their employability skills
- Assist students in crafting well-defined career objectives and exploring viable career pathways
- Support students in establishing invaluable professional networks to excel in their chosen industries
- Instil confidence in students, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of the career landscape
If this opportunity resonates with you and your aspirations, we would love to hear from you. Take a moment to apply via the link provided and embark on this rewarding journey of mentorship.
For further information and to apply for this programme, please click on Expression of interest form for mentors.
If you have any questions about the Professional Mentoring Programme, contact the UEL Mentoring team at careermentoring@uel.ac.uk.
Sales roles available with Pareto:
Pareto is a Randstad company that takes a unique approach to sourcing, assessing and placing graduates, helping them to kickstart their careers. As the market leading sales recruitment company in the UK, they aren’t your standard recruitment agency and have a team dedicated to the assessment, placement and training of sales graduates globally across all industries and roles.
Pareto specialises in sales roles and take people with high potential, provide them with globally recognised accredited training, and place them into positions where they can excel.
If you are interested in understanding more about these opportunities and attending one of their assessment centres, please contact Hannah White at hwhite@pareto.co.uk to start the application process.
Are you eager to kickstart your own business or dive into freelancing but feeling a bit lost on where to start? Don't sweat it – we've got your back!
Introducing our exclusive 1-2-1 enterprise support just for recent graduates like you. Whether you've got a brilliant idea waiting to bloom or just need guidance on getting started, we're here to help.
Ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Book your appointment now through the Career Zone platform or simply scan the QR code below. Your journey to success starts here!
Don't wait any longer – let's make your business aspirations a reality! Click here to find out more.
Calling All Alumni Business Owners!
Are you a recent graduate or alumni with a product or business to showcase? We are offering an exciting opportunity to trade at our onsite marketplace and through the RDCS Shop!
If you meet the following criteria, we want to hear from you:
- You have a product to offer.
- You graduated in the last two years.
- You graduated more than 2 years ago but started a business within the last 2 years
- Your business is registered in the UK (Sole Trader/Limited Company)
This is a fantastic chance to gain exposure, test your products, and sell to a wider audience within the university community. If you’re interested, please click here to express your interest.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you a recent graduate or alumni looking to launch or grow your business, but doesn't have an active social media presence? Join us for hands-on Social Media Clinics, designed specifically to help business owners set up and optimize their social media channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp Business, and more!
Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your digital presence, this session will provide practical tips, personalized support, and strategies to help you create impactful social media profiles, engage your audience, and build your brand online.
Click here to register.
