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UK Universities Extend Career Support for Older Graduates

12/30/2025

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UK universities increasingly offer lifelong access to career services, including job application support, to help graduates in their 40s and 50s.
Gil Hamilton, a university graduate, used her university's careers service after a friend's suggestion and gained confidence for a new interview.
Career coach Rachel Beauchamp notes that older graduates underestimate their transferable skills and need trusted advice after absences from the workforce.

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Story summary

UK universities increasingly offer lifelong access to career services, including job application support, to help graduates in their 40s and 50s.
Gil Hamilton, a university graduate, used her university's careers service after a friend's suggestion and gained confidence for a new interview.
Career coach Rachel Beauchamp notes that older graduates underestimate their transferable skills and need trusted advice after absences from the workforce.