Louise Jones and Melanie Gideon- Employability Service

 Introduction to Employability Service at LSBU  Group Exercise  Where do I start? The process of finding a placement  Tips for your search  Questions  Last Year’s students- peer to peer learning

 Quick Query sessions – 15 min slots daily  Support in getting through the whole job application process  Volunteering opportunities  Part time, full time and placement vacancies advertised  Extensive online resources  mployability-how-to mployability-how-to  Work Placement Advice  Events and Fairs  Mentoring Schemes

 Split into groups and brainstorm your ideas on the 2 following questions:  What are the benefits to me of doing a work placement ?  How should I approach searching for a placement? (What do I need to do to prepare for my search?)Ways of searching? Sources of Advice? )

 Gives you hands on experience in industry- a chance to practice your skills in a real life setting  Complements your degree work  You will gain valuable professional social skills & build your commercial acumen  Enhances your CV in preparation for your future career and the graduate job market  Enhances your portfolio  Builds your network of useful contacts  Help with your career planning- What do you enjoy doing? What do you not enjoy?

STEP 1 – Register with the placements service to discuss your interests and get your CV approved & add in a link to your portfolio STEP 2 – Search:  - Reactive (mail outs from the placements team)  - Check the blog  - Proactive (identify companies you want to approach speculatively STEP 3- Use the placements service to:  -Review draft applications  -Provide Support for Mock Interviews  -Provide Support when you find a placement

Mon:  Louise 9:30 to 11:30 am  Mel: 12:00 to :200pm Tue:  Louise: 2:30pm to 4:30pm  Mel: 12:00-2:00pm Thurs:  Mel: 9:30 to 11:30  Louise 12:00 to 2:00pm Fri  Mel: 2:30 to 4:30pm  Louise 2:30 to 4:30pm

 Your placement or placements must equate to a minimum of 70 hours activity  You must notify the placements service when you find a placement and before you start work  The placements team must contact your employer to check details before you start work

 Targeted CV and covering letter (demonstrate an understanding of the business)  Identify appropriate skills (with evidence) match to the job/ USPs  Strong portfolio linked to your CV  Use the placements service  Check the blog- we will post opportunities to apply for  Use your contacts