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SUPPORTING THE RVC

RVC Careers Service

Supporting students and alumni on their professional journey

If you graduated from the RVC within the last an appointment by registering at learningandwellbeing.rvc.
two years, did you know that you still have ac.uk or by emailing careers@rvc.ac.uk. We know that
access to one to one support from professional RVC alumni can be spread out geographically around the
Careers Consultants? world, so we offer a range of remote appointment types.

It could be that you want to discuss making a decision If you graduated more than two years ago, we would also
about your next step or gain an insight into job hunting like to hear from you.
strategies and techniques, or you want to know how From time-to-time, we ask alumni to volunteer at careers
to make an effective application. Perhaps you have an events, for example our annual Biosciences Careers
upcoming interview that you would like to practice for or Conference (held in October each year).
would like to have your CV checked. Whatever your careers
question or query, we are here to help. We know that alumni, at whatever stage of their career and
wherever that career has taken, can give valuable insights
You should have access to RVC Learn for 12 months after and advice to students.
graduation, so you will still have access to our wide range
of resources, as well as being able to book an appointment If you are interested in sharing your experiences at a careers
via the Careers Service area. Alternatively, you can arrange event, then please do get in touch with the Careers Service.

Vet Nursing, BVetMed Are you a

and Bioscience recent graduate?

graduates of 2023… Graduate Outcomes is a government-led survey. It is

How well did the RVC prepare you for your the biggest UK annual social survey and captures the
perspectives and current status of recent graduates.
first year in work?
It is led by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency)
As a graduate of the RVC, your feedback makes a real and is carried out for graduates of all UK higher
difference to improving students’ experiences at the RVC. education institutions.
By telling us how well the course prepared you for your All graduates who completed a higher education course
first year of work, the RVC is able to make improvements in the UK after August 2017 will be asked to take part
to teaching and support for future students. in the survey 15 months after they finish their studies.
In addition, the RVC is required to gather feedback from The survey aims to help current and future students gain
both our graduates and their employers in order to meet an insight into career destinations and development.
the requirements of our accrediting bodies, such as Royal To help us, as well as current and future students,
College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Royal please complete the survey. In order to make sure
Society of Biology (RSOB). you receive this (and also other interesting news and
information from the RVC), please ensure you keep your
Look out for your email invitation to complete the contact details and preferences up to date by using the
RVC Graduate Survey during May 2024!
RVC4Life portal (www.rvc.ac.uk/alumni) or emailing us
at alumni@rvc.ac.uk.
Please respond to the RVC Graduate Survey –
your feedback is really important to us. Please do respond if you receive a call or
email about the Graduate Outcomes survey –
In addition all respondents are
entered into a prize draw to your feedback is really important.
win an Amazon voucher!
In order to make sure you receive this (and also other
interesting news and information from the RVC), please
ensure you keep your contact details and preferences up
to date by using the RVC4Life portal (www.rvc.ac.uk/
alumni) or emailing us at alumni@rvc.ac.uk

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