There is a diverse range of students at the University of Southampton and we look to support each and every one of you to develop your employability through bespoke careers resources, information and advice.
If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty (SpLD) or long-term health condition (including mental health), the support available includes:
Please see the tabs below or email careers@southampton.ac.uk for further information.
Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise offer a workshop for students with a disability, specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or long-term health condition. This workshop explores disclosure and support in the graduate recruitment process and in the workplace.
It covers:
The workshop can be attended in person or online. Please check the MyCareer Events Calendar for upcoming workshop dates. If you need any further support, please contact careers@southampton.ac.uk to book an appointment with an adviser. Please also contact us if you would like to see a video recording of the workshop.
Additional information is also available in our Disability and Employability Toolkit and through the MyPlus: Applying to roles with a Disability pathway.
Students who have declared a health condition, specific learning difficulty or a disability to the University have access to additional support services as detailed below:
University services:
External services:
The information below relates to our Careers Fairs taking place on campus. If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements for our online events, please email careers@southampton.ac.uk and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
As we know our Careers Fairs are often busy we have implemented a wristband system which students with a disability, SpLD or long-term health condition may benefit from.
You can collect a wristband prior to the Fair which can be shown on the day to enable you to join the front of the queue, so that you can make the most of the Fair before it gets busy.
You can also opt to collect a wristband for a friend so you can visit the Fair together if you wish. Printed copies of the fair brochures will be available to collect a few days prior to the event.
The government defines disability in the following terms:
"You're disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities."
Please see the Gov.uk website and UoS Career Hub for more information relating to the Equality Act.