Careers support for students

Our team of employability educators provide regular extra-curricular employability support. We believe that everyone should be able to achieve their creative ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Most of our services and opportunities are open to all UAL students and graduates. Some may be limited to specific groups - we'll make it clear when this is the case.

For graduates, find out more about our graduate support including how to book one-to-ones.

Online support

Email careers-support@arts.ac.uk with your employability and initial enterprise questions. We can support you to review your CV, portfolio or cover letter. Or help you access employability resources.

One-to-one support

We offer 20-minute career one-to-ones throughout term time.

Chat with us about identifying your creative skills and career paths. We can also help with where to find opportunities. Get help preparing for interviews or discuss ways to cope with self-doubt. We can give suggestions on how to deal with job rejection or seek guidance about your creative career.

We encourage students to view employability holistically. This means we welcome discussions which look at any factors connected to your decision-making around work.

Our employability workshops and events

We run regular sessions tailored to prepare students to join the creative and cultural industries. We support you to gain confidence in your employability and freelance knowledge.  You'll also get access to useful employability resources.

Join a session to design your creative CV or prepare your professional portfolio.  Book a "How to" session for practical tips: from cover letter writing, to maximising your LinkedIn or effective networking. Finally, Create Your Future sessions focus on career wellbeing to support your development.

Ruth Annett (she/her)

Employability Practitioner for Central Saint Martins

I design, teach and embed employability education within the curriculum. I use critical thinking approaches to support students with their self-development and creative practice. I draw upon my work as a writer/researcher, as well as my background in Fine Art Sculpture.

Contact me at r.annett@arts.ac.uk

Lewis Rivers (he/him)

Employability Practitioner for Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon

I teach bespoke careers and employability sessions and embed employability education within the curriculum. I also provide students with ad-hoc careers advice and have a keen interest in diverse and inclusive recruitment practices.

Contact me at lewis.rivers@arts.ac.uk

Jacqui Rudd (she/her)

Employability Educator for UAL

I’m dedicated to supporting students with employability, including self-management, freelancing effectively and career wellbeing. I offer student career one-to-ones and teach sessions on a wide range of employability topics.

Contact me at j.rudd@arts.ac.uk

Hannah Breslin (she/her)

Educational Developer - Employability

I lead the Education and Support Team within Careers and Employability, so work closely with the Graduate Support Team, Employability Educators and Employability Practitioners. I’m passionate about supporting others to succeed and use compassionate and equitable approaches to achieve this.

Contact me at h.breslin@arts.ac.uk

Kyle Gibbens (he/they)

Employability Officer

My role centres around our digital learning and teaching for current students. I offer student career one-to-ones Monday –Thursday, 11:30am – 1pm as well as Career Wellbeing one-to-ones on Wednesday at various times. I also develop digital learning via our social media platforms.

Contact me at careers-support@arts.ac.uk

Zoë Tynan-Campbell (she/her)

Enterprise in the Curriculum Specialist / Employability Practitioner (LCC)

I'm passionate about diversifying the creative industries, debunking myths, and putting more pennies in the pockets of the next generation of creatives. How? By designing and delivering bespoke employability and enterprise education that is student centered and value driven.

Contact me at Z.tynancampbell@arts.ac.uk