Career services are structures at the University of Porto, located in the various faculties and at the Rectory, which support the exploration of vocations and (new) training opportunities, projects and professional challenges and maintain a close relationship with the entities that represent the job market. The aim of these services is to promote employability, career development and personal and social skills, as well as to promote initiatives that give students and graduates (first) contact with the job market.
You can find all the career services here.
For the Talent and Career Centre, the concept of "career", or rather "careers", as the core concept of its activity area, is seen as continuous, non-linear processes that focus on personal and professional development throughout life. These are dynamic and subject to change over time, and it is essential to support students and graduates in developing strategies and adaptability tools to face the challenges and transitions in life (including professional ones). Given the importance of building meaningful careers, these must be aligned with their values, interests, goals and passions, thus increasing their satisfaction and professional fulfilment.
As far as career facilitation is concerned, the Talent and Career Centre aims to ensure that U.Porto students and graduates are the leading agents in building their careers, which is why it seeks to develop initiatives and intervention programs that focus on vocational exploration, self-knowledge and goal setting; the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of action plans; and the integration and significance of experiences.
Would you be interested in using the Talent and Career Centre? In that case, you can book a vocational guidance and/or career facilitation appointment via the Opportunities Platform or at [email protected].
You can also participate in one of the many initiatives run by the Talent and Careers Centre or your faculty's careers service.
Throughout the academic year, students and graduates can participate in various projects and programs that put them in contact with multiple employers and challenge them to develop their personal, interpersonal and professional skills. The Talent and Career Centre can be an essential ally for students and graduates in building a network of valuable contacts for their career paths, as well as enhancing the talent of its students through career development programs. Want to know more about these programs? Click on the following link.
If you want to find a career opportunity, such as an internship or a job aligned with your interests and tastes, explore the opportunities on the Career Opportunities Platform or consult your Faculty's career portal or service.
Access to the Talento e Carreira Career Opportunities Platform is exclusive to students and graduates of the University of Portohere.
On the Career Development Programs page you can consult the program(s) best suited to your needs. From psychological intervention programs with an intentional focus on diversity and inclusion to programs where employers play an active role in supporting career management and preparing for entry into the job market. The Talent and Career Centre's initiatives are carefully designed to promote greater self-knowledge and a greater predisposition to issues related to careers and employability for EVERYONE!
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Contact with the job market can be challenging and intimidating, so we have designed and conceived various career intervention programs tailored to the needs of U.Porto students and graduates.
The Talent and Career Centre's programs are designed for a better understanding and development of careers throughout life so that self-knowledge and exploration of interests, values and skills are the basis of a career(s). In addition, in these programs, students and recent graduates are challenged to (re)build their CVs, prepare for their (first) job interview, and have an on-site experience through networking and job shadowing.
If you would like individualised support on approaching the job market, contact your college's career services or book a career management session via the Talent and Career Opportunities Platform or email [email protected].
Career development support services also help you make decisions about your career path. So, if you need help with vocational guidance, contact the Talent and Career Centre at [email protected] or book a vocational guidance appointment on the Career Opportunities Platform. You're not alone!
To support career building and promote the development of lifelong employability for students and recent graduates, we have designed a resource centre that could be the tool you need to take the next step in your career path. As well as finding career paths that could make a difference in how you view your life, you can also take part in various initiatives and intervention programs to build meaningful careers. You can check out the platform via the following link.
The hard part is done! Now that you have your diploma, the Talent and Career Centre aims to continue supporting you in projecting your qualifications and skills to the community. You can also count on the support of your college's career development service.
Don't forget to explore the opportunities available on the Career Opportunities Platform, where you can register your CV and access career opportunities such as internship/job offers from partner organisations. Access is exclusive to students and graduates of the University of Porto at https://emprego.up.pt/.
Log in with your SIGARRA credentials. If they are no longer active, please get in touch with [email protected]. Once on the platform, discover the world of opportunities that await you!
Finally, we remind you that although you are no longer a student at the University of Porto, you are still part of the University's career community. Create a valuable network of contacts by making new connections and sharing ideas and experiences. How? Sign up for the Connecting U.Porto platform. This is the ideal place to continue contributing to the university that has seen you grow through initiatives such as mentoring.
The Talent and Career Centre will try to find out what is happening with your credentials and resolve it immediately. Send an e-mail to [email protected] indicating the problem.
Do you have any other questions? Contact us at: [email protected].
Entities and Partners
Organisations can access the Career Opportunities Platform, create a company profile and add a job vacancy. You will receive your login details by e-mail after registering. If you have yet to receive them, check your spam folder.
We ask that you provide a clear description, including the start date of the advertised vacancy, the deadline for submitting applications, duration, location, application instructions and any other relevant details.
If you encounter difficulties with any of these steps, please get in touch with us at the address: [email protected].
The Talent and Career Centre will analyse offers within 2 working days of publication. Once analysed, it may or may not be approved. Your offer may not be accepted if it doesn't include the minimum information required if it doesn't fit the University of Porto's target audience, or if it shows discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion, health conditions, sexual orientation, political opinion, nationality or social origin).
Yes, you can edit your offers anytime, but you will need to wait again for the Talent and Career Centre's approval.
Depending on whether you are a U.Porto graduate, you can publish your offers on the Connecting Platform - exclusively dedicated to U.Porto students and graduates. If you are not a former U.Porto student, we suggest that you publish your offers on the Talento e Carreira Career Opportunities Platform. After you validate your registration and publication by the Talent and Careers Centre, your offer for a profile with more experience will be published on the Connecting Platform.
You can access the Career Opportunities Platform via the following link.
There is currently no cost associated with using the Talento e Carreira Career Opportunities Platform or the Connecting Platform.
For the Talent and Career Centre, all candidates must receive feedback on their applications, namely confirmation of receipt and the reasons for selection or non-selection. The Centre's premise is to support the management of expectations at one of the most critical stages in the lives of students and graduates.
You can contact the Talent and Career Centre directly at [email protected], and if necessary, you will be redirected to the service(s) of the faculties most suited to your proposal.
You can find out about the Talent and Careers Centre initiatives in close collaboration with the organisations on the page Recruiting Talent. At U.Porto, various services and organisations have been organising job fairs, so the agenda for these events is only sometimes current. So, if you would like more information about job fairs at U.Porto, you can contact the Talent and Career Centre or get in touch directly with the career service of each faculty and set up a collaboration. If you need more details, please get in touch with the Centre by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
The U.Porto Career Community is based on collaborations with purpose and meaning, so we welcome collaborations that make a difference to the careers and lifelong employability of U.Porto students and graduates. Collaborations such as sessions/workshops, project participation, and internship/dissertation protocols are some examples welcomed at U.Porto.
Do you have any other questions? Contact the Talent and Career Centre at [email protected].