Welcome to your career guide for your Computing course.
Here will you find links to careers pages which align to your course at the London campus as well as helpful websites to help you get the best out of your job search.
Where to start your job search
Specialist agencies
- Agency Central – A platform connecting job seekers to recruitment consultants.
- Frank Recruitment Group – A global recruiter of niche technology professionals, with subdivisions covering specific tech industries.
- Jump IT Recruitment Solutions – Connects IT, web and technology-based job seekers with employers.
- 100% IT Recruitment – Permanent and Contract IT Recruitment across the UK, with specialist consultants in all areas of IT.
- Reed – Recruitment consultancy with a specialist site for IT jobs and careers in telecommunication.
- Datascope Recruitment – A recruitment consultancy for the games, online and mobile technology industries.
- Amiqus – Recruitment specialists for the games industry.
- BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, is the industry body for professionals and a Chartered Institute for Information Technology (IT). The website provides a wide range of information and advice including job profiles, qualifications and training.
- TARGETJobs – An extensive career hub offering advice on the IT sector covering: how to get started in the sector, applications and interviews, training and development, industry news, and graduate jobs, schemes and work experience opportunities.
- Computer Weekly – Latest IT news and features from areas such as IT management, networks and communications, software, hardware, research and jobs.
- BBC – Latest news and emerging technologies from the BBC.
- ITJobsWatch – A detailed picture of the computing job market in the UK. You can discover which skills employers are looking for, where jobs are being offered, and how much you can expect to get paid.
- Bubble Jobs – A careers portal to help job seekers discover different jobs and careers available in the digital industry.
- Cyber Security Jobs – jobs covering a wide range of specialist Cyber Security job positions such as Vulnerability Assessor, Penetration Tester and Security Auditor to name a few. There are full-time, contract, part-time and internship roles you can search by location too.
- ISACA – A professional body which provides certification in information systems auditing, information security management, risk and information systems control, and the governance of enterprise.
- Microsoft Learning – Training for beginners to experienced IT professionals on Microsoft products and technologies.
- ISSA-UK – A leading membership association for the cyber security industry.
- Game Developer – News and trends in the gaming industry.
- 3D World – Up to date information, creative tips and inspiration for web design, graphic design, 3D and more.
Enhance your prospects through hands-on volunteer experience. Whether you’re exploring career options or working toward professional success, volunteering provides valuable opportunities to discover different roles and gain practical experience.
Starting your own business is a popular option within this sector. If you have an idea for a business, or are already on the way to setting one up, our Student Startup team can offer further support with starting your own business and freelancing.
Use LinkedIn to connect with companies you’re interested in working for and build a network of professional contacts. Companies will often post about relevant news going on in the sector and share their job listings.
You can find out more about using LinkedIn in our guide.
Get in touch
For any inquiries regarding career and employability, please contact [email protected], or find more information at Mycareer.