Why the employment promise matters

What is the employment promise?

At the University of Northampton there is something called the Employment Promise. This means that if you have graduated and not found employment after 6 months, the university will give 6 months of support from a Careers Development Consultant. If after these 6 months you are still looking for work, they offer a paid internship for at least 3 months.

To qualify, you will need to have completed your HND or achieve a 2:2 or above degree classification, also you will need to have completed either the Changemaker Certificate Level 3 or Employability Plus Gold award. You can find the full terms and conditions here.

How it works

This is very important because it guarantees work for eligible students once they finish their studies. I know some people worry about finding jobs after university, they have put in plenty of work and time into their studies, so having the employment promise can reduce the stress of not finding a job straight away.

Advice and Guidance

The advice and guidance from the Career Development Consultants can help people find where to go next. After being in education for 3 years and suddenly going out into the world of work can be a difficult time, having this service can enable students to have.

Thoughts and Feelings

For me knowing that there is the help ready and available for me, should I need it, makes me feel secure and gives me the confidence that at the end of my 3 years I will definitely be able to find work. The Student Futures team can also help support you throughout your studies to help you prepare for the future!

Book an appointment to speak to one of the Career Development Consultants and find out more about the employment opportunities we offer at UON

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Kerry Eaton

Kerry is a second-year Acting for Contemporary and Devised Performance student. *Please note: we now offer Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons).