Finding opportunities

Whatever sector you want to explore, researching potential opportunities is important.

Here are some ideas for where to look:

UK

CareerConnect lets you search for part-time jobs, internships and graduate opportunities.
The St Andrews Internship Programme includes information about opportunities across the University's professional service units.
The Careers Centre website advises where to look for internships within specific sectors.
Internships are advertised on the websites of organisations and professional bodies.
BrightNetwork and TargetJobs make searching easier by advertising a wide range of opportunities.
Gradcracker advertises internships related to STEM subjects.
Student Ladder advertises internships, including for first-year students.
Forage is a site for virtual internships, sometimes a good first step.
Research internships (such as the St Andrews Research Internship Scheme and LaidLaw) are sometimes advertised internally in academic Schools or on funding body websites.
Leonard Cheshire Change 100 Programme is for talented students and graduates with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Attending events, like careers fairs, lets you speak directly to employers about their internship opportunities.
Stay updated with the latest careers news and events by following the Careers Centre on Facebook and Instagram.

The jobs outside the UK page includes advice, information and resources to help you find international opportunities.