Understanding the UK recruitment process as an international student can be like learning a new language. This programme gives you the tools to navigate employability effectively with confidence. How do you find a job when you don’t know where to start? This programme breaks down the process into four key areas:

Session 1

Building your personal brand for employability

• • Understanding the need for a global mindset.
  • Identifying your specific skills related to your course and experience.
  • How to showcase and evidence these skills to employers.

Planning and preparation for job search

• • When and how to apply for jobs.
  • Key websites and resources to look for work experience and employment within and outside of the UK.
  • Options around graduate schemes, direct entry, self-employment and speculative applications.

Session 2

CVs and cover letters

• • Format and content for a UK CV and cover, highlighting what should and what should definitely not be included.
  • Using language effectively to highlight your skills.
  • Creating a document that will get you to interview.

Session 3

Interview preparation

• • How to effectively navigate the UK interview culture, key behaviours and etiquette.
  • Understanding interview questions and what the employer is looking for in an answer.

Professionalism in the workplace

• • Whether in a placement, work experience, or graduate job, professionalism is key. You will assess multiple scenarios and be able to identify what professionalism means to you in the UK workplace.

Session 4

Assessment Centre Bootcamp

• • Now you put your skills into practise! You’ll complete a mock assessment centre exercise, graded by external assessors, build on your key strengths, and identify gaps to work on.
  • This session combines cultural awareness, professional etiquette, skills development and biscuits.

Future Ready Skills Award Accreditation

• • The sessions are all stand-alone, you can attend whichever topic you would like support with. However, if you attend all four sessions for you can apply for the Future Ready Award Combined Route to add to your CV.

What past students have said

‘I am looking for a job but felt under-prepared because I don’t have any idea about the UK job market, but I am a step ahead now.’

‘I like the programme's short, bite-sized format, happening weekly. It keeps me focused and motivated, and there is no stress on taking notes and more so on interacting in the workshop.’

‘The most valuable thing I learned was that I can access career resources in one place, on MyFuture. It was also really interesting to learn about the resources and job portals available for international students. The pace of the programme and the amount of information was great.’

You can find more information about the February 2026 programme and register here.

Written by Emma Lennox

Career consultant / ISEP programme coordinator