The University of Kent Careers Advisory Service You can download a copy of this presentation at

Location of the Careers Service Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays including vacations. The Careers Web Site is available 24/7www.kent.ac.uk/careers

TOP BUSINESS SKILLS Source: Microsoft 2007  1. Team working and interpersonal skills  2. Initiative  3. Analysing and problem solving  4. Verbal communication  5. Personal planning and organising  6. Flexibility  7. IT skills Teamworking skills ….

First Term Careers Talks & Employer Presentations  CVs  Application Forms  Interviews  Aptitude Tests  Postgraduate Study  Presentations by Accenture, Microsoft, Logica, etc. 

Employer Directories  Times Top 100 Graduate Employers  GET Directory  Prospects Directory  Target Jobs IT  Collect from Careers Service in October

Vacancy Sources  Kent Vacancy Database  Prospects Web

APPLYING FOR JOBS  Big companies use on-line application forms see Apply early for these!  You will need a CV for smaller organisations later in the year see

DVDs  ON-LINE APPLICATIONS  INTERVIEWS  SELECTION CENTRES  All last about 25 minutes and are excellent!  – now all streamed on-line

CAREERS WEB SITE  What can I do with Computer Science?  Help with applications and interviews  Computing Interviews  Aptitude Tests  Interview Reports (campus only)

FINAL YEAR ACTION PLAN  Pick up a directory of employers from Careers Service  Check your campus /newsgroups regularly!  Apply first term for jobs in top companies– closing dates are early!  Apply for most postgraduate study around December/January

Duty Careers Adviser  I'm normally on duty TUESDAY MORNINGS (10.30 am p.m.) and WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS ( p.m.) for short queries.  No appointment needed - just drop in.  Can also book a careers interview at reception.  - for enquires that I can answer

The University of Kent Careers Advisory Service You can download a copy of this presentation at