Employability and careers
A degree from the University of Reading is held in great esteem by potential employers and will give you a fantastic start to your career...
The University is delighted that it has maintained its excellent graduate employability results in 2012, with 92% of its graduates describing themselves as being in work, voluntary or unpaid work or further study.
The current economic climate means it is essential that students receive the skills, support, opportunities and experiences to succeed after graduation, as having the right qualifications is often only half the answer.
With its strong business links and location at the heart of the thriving south-east economy, the University of Reading has all the resources needed for you to achieve your goals.
Student Employment Experience and Careers Centre (SEECC)
SEECC is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the employability, careers and educational prospects of Reading students to help them achieve their goals.
There are a huge range of opportunities available to current students and recent graduates, from work and volunteering placements, to careers workshops and recruitment fairs, to help you make the most out of your time at Reading and give you the best possible start in your career.
Find out about how the University can help you to:
What are our graduates doing now?
70% of 2011 Reading graduates are in graduate level work or further study.
| Desintation | Percentage of students |
| Full-time paid work | 55% |
| Part-time paid work | 8% |
| Voluntary work/unpaid work | 2% |
| Work and study | 7% |
| Further study | 15% |
| Unemployed | 7% |
| Not available for employment | 3% |
| Other | 2% |