1. Careers and Student Employability Overview of our services and how to access them www.uel.ac.uk/case

2. Overview The CaSE offer Employability – a definition Useful websites Contact details

3. Careers and Student Employability Career planning assistance One to one appointments for advice and guidance CV and application form surgeries Careers Fair and Employer events: – Freelance and Portfolios careers week, wc 15 th Feb

4. Careers and Student Employability Job Search assistance and Jobs portal Sector specific careers information Online resources at uel.ac.uk/case Including an interview simulator, CV Builder, Get that Job! Plan your career which incudes personality tests & quizzes

5. Professional Development Award Develop the skills employers are looking for Helps you prepare for the challenges of the work environment Helps you become familiar with the recruitment process Enables you to sell yourself effectively when competing for jobs

6. Skills Academy Usually held at Canary Wharf In depth coaching and work shops on subjects as diverse as: – “the likeability“ factor – confidence building – presentation skills – interview skills – effective networking skills

7. Spring Recruitment Based in the East Building in Docklands Office in the R Building (RBG04) Stratford Register for roles on campus such as student ambassadors, DLHE telephone surveyors, roles in John Smiths Wide range of temporary part time roles whilst studying, as well as full time roles after graduation

8. Employability Work Experience/Internships Volunteering Mentoring

9. Employer Engagement Team Internships – this includes internal roles at UEL, summer internships and both paid & unpaid roles Part-time work - Take on part time work fit around studies. Full-time Graduate Jobs - After graduating, finding paid work can be difficult, we work with several companies who offer graduate jobs for us to fill. Volunteering - Volunteering can be an effective way to boost your skills. Open days - Opportunity to meet with employers face to face

10. How to engage with the team Register for job alerts Keep an eye on the Jobs Board Send a tailored CV to workexperience@uel.ac.uk which will be stored in our CV bank workexperience@uel.ac.uk Ensure you tailor applications for the role

11. Volunteering The way to solve the classic graduate conundrum – how to find a job without experience UEL is the university of Civic Engagement and encourages both staff and students to actively make a difference in their local community Volunteering can be an effective way to boost your skills

12. Volunteering The only way to gain the requisite much needed experience in certain sectors is via volunteering. Boost your CV Make new friends CaSE has lots of contacts with charities who are seeking the active assistance of UEL’s students Contact Aisha

13. Mentoring The Professional Mentoring Scheme enables you to learn from the knowledge, skills and experiences of a professional in an external organisation, who will mentor you and help you develop personal and professional skills

14. Mentoring Interact and network with professionals Help you develop career plans and goals Build and develop soft skills which employers seek when recruiting Develop and understand employability skills 4 month programme Applications close 9 th Oct for Nov 2015 scheme

15. Careers Consultation To book an individual one to one career coaching session : k.macintyre@uel.ac.uk 0208 223 2766

19. REMEMBER YOU CAN UTILISE OUR SERVICES UP TO 2 YEARS AFTER GRADUATION!