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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Richard Adams Education editor

UK universities extend careers advice to graduates in their 40s and 50s

Students graduating from university turned away from camera
Universities are offering advice with job applications and interview preparation as well as helping to find new opportunities for those who feel stuck. Photograph: Chris Ison/PA

University careers advisers are used to steering fresh-faced students towards the labour market – but they are now increasingly seeing graduates in their 40s and 50s looking for help to revive their careers.

More UK universities are now giving their graduates lifelong access to campus careers services, including advice with job applications and interview preparation as well as helping to find new opportunities for those who feel stuck.

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