Our services

We have completely reformed our support for you – to focus on, and foster, more of a partnership. We're confident that whatever careers or enterprise support you need, you'll find it here:

• Engage in personalised, expert careers advice
• Access resources and engage with employers
• Book time with a consultant for conversations about anything career-related or for career coaching 
• Receive support with start-up visa applications
• Attend industry events, connect with employers and internships.

Our aim is to equip you with the tools and skills you need to make informed decisions about your future. We offer a collaborative environment, allowing knowledge and opportunities to flow between students and graduates.

We aim to break down the barriers between job seekers and creators, students and staff – making it much easier for you to develop your career management skills, organically.

Please reach out to us as soon as possible during your time at Regent’s:

• You can find us in Room A007
• Appointments are 30 minutes and need to be booked via Handshake
• Choose either a virtual (Handshake) or in-person (A001) appointment.

Types of appointments on Handshake

Descriptions of what each type of appointment looks like are available on Handshake. They include:

• Career conversations
• Entrepreneurship and enterprise
• Placement and internships
• Application feedback – please complete CV/cover letter journeys on Handshake first
• Interview preparation
• Career coaching    

Both current students and graduates can book appointments via Handshake. If you have difficulty booking, you can email us instead.

Drop in

We also operate an open-door policy, which means you can stop by A007 anytime to ask quick questions about anything careers, enterprise and industry related – including placements and internships.

We might ask you to make an appointment with a specific team member, or point you in the direction of employers, resources and events on the Handshake app.

This year, we're excited to announce that we've partnered with Handshake – our brand new careers platform. In the coming months, we'll be able to offer you even more:

• Careers and enterprise content and resources
• International jobs and placement opportunities
• Networking opportunities with companies of all sizes, as well as start-ups
• Careers and enterprise events and workshops

Handshake also enables you to make appointment bookings with our team directly within the platform, and offers a mobile app for easy access on the go. For the best experience, however, we recommend you access Handshake via your browser on a computer or laptop.

It also offers you the chance to create and build your own profile to personalise the type of content you see, the employers you engage with and the types of job opportunities highlighted to you.

Access Handshake now – or read our short guides below for a helping hand:

• A guide for students
• A guide for alumni

Throughout the term, you'll be invited to attend workshops, webinars, employer events and information sessions that cover a wide range of topics, such as:

Applications – CVs, cover letters and statements 

Use our guides in the resources section on Handshake to create a standout CV and cover letter before booking an appointment with a Career Consultant to receive personalised feedback.

Interview preparation

Discover what to do before, during and after an interview in this guide and masterclass video in the resources section on Handshake. 

Then, maximise your chances of performing well by booking a practise interview appointment. Please bring the position description with you, and research the organisation before you come.

Once you've identified an industry or sector that you are interested in, or if you're required to undertake a placement as part of your course, we can offer career support that's both focused and practical – helping your ambitions become a reality.

We can offer information on placements, internships and volunteering – with summer, part-time and graduate vacancies all accessible for both students and graduates.

Roles are advertised through Handshake.

Founder's Programme

With the highest percentage of founders of any university in the UK, we’re really excited to provide a comprehensive, entrepreneurial offer for students and graduates.

This flagship initiative is known as The Founder’s Programme – a hands-on programme to all those interested in starting their own enterprise, with tailored guidance, access to live sessions with in-house consultants and guest speakers, mentoring, coaching and experiential boot camps.

It's a dynamic, immersive learning experience where you'll build the foundations of your start-up with a global team, and get a chance to pitch to investors at the end of the programme – allowing you to network and connect with peers, alumni, industry leaders and start-up founders.

Apply for The Founders Programme today!

We also offer individual start-up coaching, with specific tracks such as Women Entrepreneurs, Family Businesses and Under-represented Groups.

We also focus on building a strong support network of incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces and grant based organizations that can help nurture and support student ventures.

Co-working spaces

Regent’s also offers a dedicated co-working space available on campus with an opportunity to work on your business idea while collaborating and sharing ideas with peers. 

If you've already started a business, or want to explore applying for a start-up visa upon graduation, follow the steps in our start-up visa handbook or contact the Visas & Immigration team.

If you'd like to use the space, be part of The Founder’s Programme, or get involved with the entrepreneurial community at Regent's please get in touch at [email protected] or book an entrepreneurial appointment.

Regent’s alumni have access to both in-person and virtual career coaching for life with our Careers, Enterprise and Industry team.

What is career coaching?

Coaching is a confidential thinking space which encourages reflection, dialogue, shared insights and thoughts, poses challenges, addresses obstacles and emphasises taking appropriate action. A coach can help facilitate your career development, focusing on role and organisational success and on personal development.

The coaching relationship is client-centred and seeks solutions-focused outcomes. It is not advice giving – rather, it helps to guide and empower you to manage your own career. Coaches can also help to build your confidence, support you in navigating the market, and securing meaningful work.

To book a career coaching appointment, please register with the Handshake app and choose Career Coaching as your appointment type. Appointments are 45 minutes to 1 hour long and most clients engage for between 1-6 sessions.

If you need additional help or advice, please email [email protected].

Are you looking for professional, industry-specific development, support and guidance? A role model who can help you to develop and manage your career within a certain sector after graduation?

Regent's Mentoring Programme connects you with professional alumni, to help nurture and guide you as you take your next steps.

The programme is open to final-year undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. You'll be paired with an alum (or a friend of Regent’s) who can share their industry experiences to help you gain specific understanding and roles, skills, knowledge, networks, career progression and experience relevant to a particular industry or sector. You'll need to prepare for each meeting and be ready to explore your ideas and any plans you have in mind.

To apply, read through our Mentee Handbook and fill out a short application form. Be sure to note the closing dates for applications, which are usually a term in advance.

Successful applicants will be introduced to their new mentor via email.

The Alumni Relations team is here to support you through every step of the mentoring journey. Please get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.

We regularly hold live events, webinars, masterclasses and skills sessions – often with the help of industry experts, including our alumni – for the benefit of students and new graduates.

Our ‘Careers in' events offer an opportunity to connect current students with recent and relatable alumni – sharing their journeys, insights and expertise.

Employers will be involved in our workshops and will be invited to hold stand-alone events, both digitally and on-campus. Where possible, employers will be integrated into the curriculum to give you the best chance of connecting with them.

Book events through Handshake.

On campus, you can find us situated in room A007 in the Acland building.

You will usually find someone there between 09:00-17:00 each day – and they can help with any questions you might have. Please make an appointment beforehand, if possible.

Statement of Service between Careers, Enterprise and Industry and Regent's students and alumni.

Regent's Careers, Enterprise and Industry department exists to provide a comprehensive careers and placements advice service for students and alumni. We deliver our online services through our careers platform, Handshake.

You can use our services if you are:

• A current full or part-time student on an accredited degree or postgraduate course
• A graduate who has completed an accredited degree or postgraduate course
• A member of research staff (PhD and MPhil candidates)

Please contact us if you are:

• A study abroad student or Associate Alumni (while Handshake isn't available to you, we'll still help you find the support you need)
• Other Regent's staff
• Unsure of your eligibility

We aim to:

• Provide guidance through one-to-one consultations to help you identify your skills, interests, and abilities and make informed career decisions
• Support your understanding of the current UK labour market and the skills to research sectors, companies and vacancies
• Deliver information and advice through bespoke workshops and one-to-one consultations that assist you in creating tailored CVs, cover letters, and online applications
• Prepare you for job interviews, assessment centres, and other application processes
• Organise and facilitate employer and alumni events
• Promote graduate and placement opportunities
• Ensure that our services are both current and relevant.

You can expect a service that's:

• Confidential and impartial. Where necessary information that you disclose may be discussed within the team
• Committed to meeting the needs of students with disabilities and works closely with Regent's Support and Welfare team
• Compliant with Regent's Data Protection Policy, including GDPR
• Committed to Regent's Equal Opportunity Policy
• Consistent with Regent's Complaints Procedure
• Delivered by qualified and experienced Consultants.

Alongside, you agree to:

• Comply with Regent's Student Conduct and Discipline Policy
• Comply with the guidelines regarding accredited work experience/placement in your course handbook
• Recognise that it is your responsibility to find an appropriate internship, work placement or graduate position and apply to companies that you find by yourself as well as those that're advertised by us
• Be responsible for checking University communications from employers and us
• Aim to be on time and notify us if you are unable to attend workshops, training sessions, events and 1:2:1 appointments that you have booked with at least 24 hours' notice so that the slot can be offered to another student.

Diversity and accessibility:

We are committed to creating a responsive educational setting that's culturally diverse, inclusive and in which everyone is treated equally with dignity and respect.

Your feedback:

All feedback is instrumental to continuous quality
improvement of our service. Feedback can be submitted via
email to [email protected].

Complaints will be dealt with confidentially, and in accordance with Regent's Students Complaints Policy. For more information on the policy, see here.

How to find us:

Email: [email protected]
Location: Acland building 001, Ground floor, Regent’s
University London, Inner Circle, London, NW1 4NS