Support From Careers

Use it to:  

• Book a careers, mock interview or self-employment appointment  

• Search for jobs, internships and volunteering opportunities  

• Access careers information resources  

• Book onto a careers event, talk or webinar  

• Start a self-learning Pathway course  

• Self-assess your skills  

• Get feedback on your draft application, CV or letter  

• Start the Career Ahead Employability Award  

Current students using a computer on campus can login directly by going through the Student Hub.  

Students working off campus, students of UoC Partner colleges, UoC staff, UoC Alumni and non UoC Graduates can login here:  

https://mycareerenriched.cumbria.ac.uk/  

If you do not fit into any of the categories above and would like access to My Career Enriched, please contact the Careers team at careers@cumbria.ac.uk  

Watch our video guide on using My Career Enriched  

Career appointments are available online via MS Teams or by phone. We can meet you in person at some campuses - use the link at the bottom of the page to access our appointments bookings calendar. We can help with:

• career planning and options with your degree  
• help finding work experience or a placement opportunity 
• help finding work 
• help with a job application 
• help getting prepared for an interview 

Mock interview appointments 

A mock interview is a practice session that helps you prepare for real job interviews in the UK. It gives you the chance to experience typical interview questions, improve your communication skills, and receive feedback to help you feel more confident and be successful.

How to book an appointment

To book an appointment, go to ‘Appointments’ on the My Career Enriched dashboard, or click on the pink image below.  If you can't find a date or time that works for you, please get in touch via the Queries tab or email careers@cumbria.ac.uk 

Get personalised feedback on your job applications, covering letters and CVs to help you stand out.  To request feedback, click here:  

Current students 

Graduates

Tell us what you want to use your CV, covering letter or application for and if applicable include links to the opportunity you are applying to, including any job descriptions, and person specifications . This will enable us to provide tailored feedback.  

Please note that we won’t proofread your drafts, but we will suggest ways you can improve the content.  You will also need to allow up to 5 working days for feedback.

Before requesting feedback, we recommend you look at the information resources on writing applications, CVs, covering letters first : click here for more information.  

To understand how CVs differ from country to country, please click here for more information

Finding suitable work and planning a career can be a major concern for many students with a disability or health condition. 

The Careers & Employability Service can offer additional support and can provide information, advice and guidance on accessing disability confident employers and voluntary organisations, disclosing your disability and requesting reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and beyond. Go to our Inclusion section for more information. 

If you would like to talk to a careers adviser, you can book an appointment on My Career Enriched.  Click on the image below to access the appointments booking calendar.