A conversation with Careers Service Director Jonathan Black on careers support at Oxford, employability, AI, internships, undergraduate and postgraduate support, international students, Oxford’s alumni network and the evolving future of work.
In this episode of Oxford Student Voice, Oxford SU President for Postgraduates, Wantoe T. Wantoe, speaks with Jonathan Black, Director of the University’s Careers Service, about how Oxford students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, can transform their studies into meaningful careers. The conversation explores employability in an age of AI, the value of internships and hands-on programmes such as the Oxford Strategy Challenge, and the support available to international students navigating new job markets. Jonathan also reflects on Oxford’s global alumni network as a bridge for mentorship and opportunity, and on the importance of early engagement with the Careers Service. Together they look ahead to the future of work, examining how Oxford can continue to empower students across disciplines to lead with purpose, confidence and curiosity.
