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Rosanne RieleyCareers Adviser
Job Hunting Tipsfor Graduates
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Where are you in your job search?
GRADUATION ________________________________________________
JOB
Making applications
No idea what to do
Interviews
Aim of session
To suggest ways and resources to help move you forward in your job search
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1. Where to Start?
Assess what you want and what you can offer
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Think about what it is you want from a job/career?
What can you offer an employer?
CreativityDetermination
(self-discipline, motivation, planning)
EmpathyFinding
informationInnovation
Logical thinkingNegotiationNetworkingWorking with
othersPractical skills
(research methods/ software/lab techniques)
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3. What can you do with your qualification?Find out about types of jobs
Jobs related to your subject
Jobs not related
www.prospects.ac.uk
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I haven’t got a clue what I want to do!
Prospects Planner — University of Leicester
Windmills Programme
Look at what other graduates do:
Graduate destinations — University of Leicester
National destinations- Prospects What do graduates do?8
4. Research the Market Employers and Vacancies
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Where are they?
Employers
Types Large employersSmall and medium
sized enterprises (SME’s)
SectorsPrivatePublicVoluntary (Third
Sector)
Graduate employer listingsProspects Directory,HobsonsGET DirectoryGTI Target seriesThe Times Top 100
Employers
Commercial DirectoriesKelly’s DirectoriesKompassYellow Pages
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Vacancies – The Visible Job Market
University of Leicester Jobs on-line http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ssds/sd/careers/vacancies/jobsonline
www.milkround.com Prospects FinalistProspects Graduate
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/graduate Employer’s own websitesLocal and National Press
www.thepaperboy.com Professional Associations and BodiesSpecialist Journals
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Vacancies - The Visible Job Market
Graduate Recruitment Fairs and eventsCareers fairs – Prospects website Recruitment websites or Job Boards
E.g. www.monster.com www.totaljobs.com Recruitment Agencies www.rec.uk.com Job Centre Plus www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Graduate Work Experience/internships
The University of Leicester's Internship Programme (TULIP) — University of Leicester– 6 month paid internship employed within the university. Start Sept/Oct
KTP – Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – Opportunity to manage projects 10 weeks – 3 years. Projects between graduate, an organisation and an university
KTP - Accelerating Business Innovation also advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk
Graduate Internships cont…..
Graduate Gateway – Must be living in Derbyshire, Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire, 26 week period working on business assignment. Opportunities during Autumn & Spring
Loughborough University - Working with business
‘Graduate Talent Pool’ – Government initiative, range of paid & unpaid internships
Graduate Talent Pool: graduate internships | Home page
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Graduate internships cont…
HEFCE Graduate Internships Graduate Work Placements — University
of Leicester
Graduate STEP – 8-week summer internships
Step - Nurturing Talent - Graduate Step
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Working AbroadInternational job online |
Latest international graduate jobs | Prospects.ac.uk – International Graduate Jobs
The Homepage for NASES National Association of Student Employment Services – Country specific information and guides
Country specific information – Prospects website
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The Hidden Job MarketFact – Not all jobs are advertised!
Speculative submissions
Networking
5. Make Effective ApplicationsFocus on quality not quantity !
CVCovering LetterApplication Form
Competency-basedStatement by
ApplicantAptitude Tests
Find out employer Requirements
Skills
Knowledge
AttributesDo you match
their requirements and are you able to provide evidence?19
6. Impress at InterviewPreparation is key!
Telephone Interview
Face to Face Interview
Assessment Centres
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7. Review and Reflect
Monitor applications
Obtain Feedback
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Track your applications
Company Name
Position Applied for
Deadline Date
Date Sent Outcome
Action
8. Consider Alternatives
Non graduate schemes and other jobsPart-timeFixed term/temporary contractsVolunteeringSelf employmentFurther Study and training e.g
Professional/skillsGap YearWorking in own country
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9. Keep MotivatedGetting a job takes time & effort!
Under going period of transitionOrganise your activities and structure your
timeLearn from each experience and move onTry and remain optimistic and positiveSeek help and supportDoing something is better than nothing!
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10. Make a Plan of ActionBe proactive not inactive!
Assess where you areAssess where you want
to beSet goals/objectivesTake action
Activity – in 2’s discuss any action you will now take
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Summary - Job hunting check list
Be self- aware - Have developed clear ideas about your strengths, skills, interests and motivations as well as practical needs
Be opportunity aware - Explore different types of jobs and options and systematically weigh up the pros and cons
Make a planResearch and draw up a list of contacts,
vacancies and employers you are going to apply to and their requirements
Focus on making quality applicationsReview
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10. Further help and supportwww.le.ac.uk/studentdevelopment - General
website
www.le.ac.uk/graduatesuccess - Available from 5th July 2010 – Graduate Success Guide
Career Development SupportCV and Application Feedback Guidance ConsultationsInterview Coaching
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