Careers & Employability
Here at GBS, we want to help you achieve more than just a qualification. We want you to gain the skills, experiences, and understanding to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
From landing your dream job, to finding the right work placements, or even setting up and growing your own business — our experienced and dedicated Careers and Employability team will help you propel your career forwards.
Helping you plan and prepare for success after your course
We invest in your talents to see you reach your potential; our commitment does not end in the classroom. Our Careers and Employability Team are here to help you create a clear roadmap for life after your graduation — with the support and guidance to bring your professional ambitions to life.
Helping you succeed
Current Students
Being proactive as a student is a key part of your academic success, but it is also worthwhile to apply this to your career preparation for the future. Our Careers and Employability Team will provide expert support to ensure that your employability matches the expectations of leading employers.
Graduates
As a graduate, we want to ensure that you have a structured platform that can be a catalyst towards helping you achieve your career ambitions. Our Careers and Employability Team will help you to add structure and vision, making life as a graduate a little easier.
Events
At GBS, we are always looking to create added value to your career pathway — and our careers events are a great way to help you on your journey. We connect you with experts that help you to plan, increase your employability and help you to make valuable connections for the future.
Work Placements, Internships and Volunteering
Gaining the right skills and experiences cannot happen in the classroom alone. We are advocates of formative education and this will require you to obtain real work experience — and GBS will work to ensure that your role helps grow professionally and personally.
Employability Award
Our Employability Awards are designed to help you understand the world of work and how to excel in the job market. There are four awards available which are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — with each award being designed to give you an edge in the job market.
Final Year Students
The final year of your studies is a critical period. There are a lot of important things to keep in mind, particularly how you will transition into your career. Our Careers and Employability Team have the expertise and experience to make sure your first steps into your future career are positive ones.
Graduate Stories
The journey to accomplishing your personal and professional goals is unique for everyone, but it’s always reassuring to hear from those who have been through similar issues as students — while providing informative and inspiring stories of life as a new graduate.
Start-Up and Business Growth Support
We celebrate entrepreneurial spirit amongst our students and aspire to provide a platform that can support your business ideas. Our experienced and knowledgeable advisors can help to add the structure and clarity you need to succeed, with guidance that supports your unique circumstances.
Current Students
Being proactive as a student is a key part of your academic success, but it is also worthwhile to apply this to your career preparation for the future. Our Careers and Employability Team will provide expert support to ensure that your employability matches the expectations of leading employers.
Graduates
As a graduate, we want to ensure that you have a structured platform that can be a catalyst towards helping you achieve your career ambitions. Our Careers and Employability Team will help you to add structure and vision, making life as a graduate a little easier.
Events
At GBS, we are always looking to create added value to your career pathway — and our careers events are a great way to help you on your journey. We connect you with experts that help you to plan, increase your employability and help you to make valuable connections for the future.
Work Placements, Internships and Volunteering
Gaining the right skills and experiences cannot happen in the classroom alone. We are advocates of formative education and this will require you to obtain real work experience — and GBS will work to ensure that your role helps grow professionally and personally.
Employability Award
Our Employability Awards are designed to help you understand the world of work and how to excel in the job market. There are four awards available which are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — with each award being designed to give you an edge in the job market.
Final Year Students
The final year of your studies is a critical period. There are a lot of important things to keep in mind, particularly how you will transition into your career. Our Careers and Employability Team have the expertise and experience to make sure your first steps into your future career are positive ones.
Graduate Stories
The journey to accomplishing your personal and professional goals is unique for everyone, but it’s always reassuring to hear from those who have been through similar issues as students — while providing informative and inspiring stories of life as a new graduate.
Start-Up and Business Growth Support
We celebrate entrepreneurial spirit amongst our students and aspire to provide a platform that can support your business ideas. Our experienced and knowledgeable advisors can help to add the structure and clarity you need to succeed, with guidance that supports your unique circumstances.
LIFE AT GBS
What our staff say
The Careers and Employability Service offers dedicated support to help you discover your career goals. No matter what subject you choose to study, whether you are planning on entering the job market once you graduate, starting a business or are interested in further study.
We have a dedicated team who offer one-to-one advice and guidance, helping you choose the right career path with access to a large network of placement and volunteering opportunities.
The Careers and Employability Service offers dedicated support to help you discover your career goals. No matter what subject you choose to study, whether you are planning on entering the job market once you graduate, starting a business or are interested in further study.
We have a dedicated team who offer one-to-one advice and guidance, helping you choose the right career path with access to a large network of placement and volunteering opportunities.
Browse our courses
Choose from a wide range of vocational, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, courses Finance, Business Management, Healthcare, Tourism and more.