Student Job Shop
SOAS Students’ Union understands the importance of gaining experience alongside your studies. Whether you are looking for part-time work, volunteering, internships, or graduate roles, the Job Shop exists to help connect students with opportunities that support their personal and professional development.
If you are a company or organisation and would like to advertise a role suitable for students, please email su@soas.ac.uk with the subject line Job Shop Listing.
Careers Advice Services:
The Careers Advice services at SOAS offer a range of services to support students in their career development:
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Application Advice (15 mins): You can receive guidance on their CVs or job applications from dedicated Application Advisors during specific hours. It's recommended for SOAS students to explore the 'Apply & Succeed - Fast track your CV' pathway via CareersZONE first. Appointments can be booked on the day either by phone, SID, or in person, and they can be either in person or virtual.
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Guidance (15 mins): These sessions help students in deciding their career direction after leaving SOAS or further developing their career ideas with the help of a career's practitioner. Available daily during term-time, bookings can be made by contacting the Careers Advice services and appointments can be either in person or virtual.
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Practice Interview (45 mins): You can schedule practice interviews to receive feedback and tips on their interview performance. Appointments should be booked at least two working days in advance, and you must have a job interview lined up. Bookings are made through the Careers Advice services, and appointments can be in person or virtual.
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Careers Discussion (45 mins): A longer discussion session, typically referred from a guidance session, aims to provide more comprehensive support for career development. Students are sent a link to book appointments via CareersZONE and are required to complete a confidential Careers Discussion form. Appointments can be in person or virtual.
Students are encouraged to limit booking no more than three appointments of the same type per term to ensure fair access to services. The Careers Advice services are open to feedback and aim to support students' career development learning effectively.
Useful Platforms:
Don't forget to also make use of these platform that have endless Opportunities!
Jobs within the SU:
The Students Union recruit's student staff for our outlets which include the following:
The advert for roles within the SU will open in July.
Graduate Schemes:
Many graduate schemes open between September and January each year and offer a structured route into employment after university.
You can explore opportunities and get tips from platforms such as:
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Gradcracker – especially for science, tech, and engineering roles
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Prospects – for information on industries and job profiles
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LinkedIn – for job searches and alumni networking
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TikTok accounts like GradJobEngine or GradGirlMarketing – which share opportunities and industry tips
Volunteering opportunities:
Volunteering can help you build experience and give back to causes you care about. The SU occasionally shares opportunities that are emailed to su@soas.ac.uk. All listings are checked to ensure they are with charities or non-profit organisations registered with the Charity Commission.
You can also find local volunteering opportunities at:
Student Trustee Applications Now Open:
We’re looking for SOAS students to join the Students’ Union Board of Trustees as Student Trustees.
The role involves attending board meetings, helping guide the work of the SU, and making sure we're acting in the best interests of students. It’s a great opportunity to get involved in the governance of the Union and develop useful skills and experience.
You can download the Trustee Application Pack here