Employability and e-Learning Thursday 2 nd July 2015 Paul Gratrick, Careers Manager, Faculty of Humanities

My Future Framework My Future Profiler My Manchester portal Employability e-Learning ‘artefacts’ Overview

Worked with Prof Ivan Robertson and Robertson Cooper to deliver three products: 1.Competency Framework 2.Student self-assessment questionnaire and report 3.Management information system The Tools

The University of Manchester questions, 6 areas – takes ~10 minutes Your experience so far Eg. How much voluntary/work experience; started searching for a job yet; any careers in mind Communicating & influencing Eg. Practice presentations; use examples from work/voluntary experience in interviews Exploration & stretch Eg. take part in extra-curricular activities; clear focus on employers/careers which interest me Broadening & building your connections Eg. use my contacts to help my friends connect; draw on family & friends to help my career Enthusiasm, drive & resilience Eg. set personal goals for graduate employment; not put off trying again if unsuccessful in job applications Recognising and reflecting on your skills Eg. have identified my strengths; aware of skills required for careers which interest me Questionnaire

The University of Manchester My Future – Next Steps Generated online - immediately available Downloadable as pdf or available to view online in future Feedback on each action area: Priority actions – what to do next Urgency with which you need to take action (red/amber/green scale) Further support – including link to “Improve your employability” website Focus groups Students reported taking immediate action – acted as a trigger The Report

The University of Manchester Available to Schools, Faculties, Careers Service Management Information

Amended student portal Update to the ‘My Future’ section Existing website content to be repackaged Plus…the creation of new e-learning ‘artefacts’ My Manchester Portal

Complimentary to the My Future Framework Interactive, gamified – engaging Calls to action rather than purely informational Covering the basic career topics and questions Discoverable by students, or can be linked to Available for staff use as well The Artefacts

Example 1 – Exploring Oxford Road Explore the Oxford Road Corridor This resource is designed to give you a birds eye view of the opportunities open to you on the Oxford Road corridor Use the map to explore what is on offer – and once you’ve had a look around click here 25% Complete

Explore the Oxford Road Corridor Use the map to explore what is on offer – and once you’ve had a look around click here Manchester Museum – Volunteering opportunities This resource is designed to give you a birds eye view of the opportunities open to you on the Oxford Road corridor 25% Complete

Explore the Oxford Road Corridor Use the map to explore what is on offer – and once you’ve had a look around click here Student Union – Volunteering, part-time work and societies This resource is designed to give you a birds eye view of the opportunities open to you on the Oxford Road corridor 25% Complete

Explore the Oxford Road Corridor Select which options are interesting to you and then click next to go to the next part Of the opportunities available on Oxford Road, which ones are most interesting to you? Select just one or multiple options Volunteering Part-time work Joining a society or club Sporting activities InterestedNot interested This resource is designed to give you a birds eye view of the opportunities open to you on the Oxford Road corridor 50% Complete

Explore the Oxford Road Corridor Click End to finish this resource What next? You can access further information about these activities via the links below – read more about them or watch the video to hear other student’s views. Volunteering Joining a society or club This resource is designed to give you a birds eye view of the opportunities open to you on the Oxford Road corridor Hear Amy’s view Hear Matt’s view 75% Complete

Explore the Oxford Road Corridor Well done – by going through this resource you have a greater awareness of the vast array of options that are available to you, just by virtue of studying in and around Oxford Road. You can share what you’ve found with friends Let your friends find this resource too, so that they can find something that interests them. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via This resource is designed to give you a birds eye view of the opportunities open to you on the Oxford Road corridor 100% Complete

Communicate at interviews This task is designed to give you an insight into how face-to-face interviews work and what you can do to increase your chances of success. Input your answers and then click the Next button A face to face interview is an integral part of 99% of recruitment processes. It’s highly unlike that you’ll never meet your employer prior to being made a job offer. Read the statements below and state whether you agree, disagree, or aren’t sure. Interviews are tests Interviews are easy Preparation is required It’s hard to predict questions AgreeNot sure Disagree I can’t think on my feet Example 2 – Communicating at Interviews 25% Complete

Communicate at interviews After watching the video click next Watch the video below in which University of Manchester students and alumni talk about their interview experiences. This task is designed to give you an insight into how face-to-face interviews work and what you can do to increase your chances of success. 50% Complete Interviews –UoM students view

Communicate at interviews Input your answers and then click the Next button Now that you’ve seen the video – input your answers again Read the statements below and state whether you agree, disagree, or aren’t sure. Interviews are tests Interviews are easy Preparation is required It’s hard to predict questions AgreeNot sure Disagree I can’t think on my feet This task is designed to give you an insight into how face-to-face interviews work and what you can do to increase your chances of success. 75% Complete

Communicate at interviews To end this resource click next Interviews are tests - Disagree Correct - Interviews are never trying to catch you out. There are certain skills that they look for, and they want to see if you have the experience to show that Interviews are easy - Disagree Correct - It’s all about confidence. Interviews get easier with practice and preparation. You can book a mock interview with your Careers Service here Preparation is required - Agree Correct - Preparation is key, but don’t over do it. Put time in your diary in the days preceding an interview to practice. Find more help here It’s hard to predict questions - Disagree Correct - Look at the job specification to see which skills they are looking for. From this you can work out some questions This task is designed to give you an insight into how face-to-face interviews work and what you can do to increase your chances of success. What you said… I can’t think on my feet – Not sure Okay - Look at the job specification to see which skills they are looking for. From this you can work out some questions in advance. If in doubt, book a mock interview with the Careers Service 75% Complete

Well done – by going through this resource you now have an understanding of what a face to face interview involves and how to prepare. You can share what you’ve found with friends Let your friends find this resource too, so that they can find something that interests them. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Communicate at interviews This task is designed to give you an insight into how face-to-face interviews work and what you can do to increase your chances of success. 100% Complete

The aim is to create artefacts for 15/16 Based around key career areas All created using this process… 1.Objective 2.Online activity 3.Content 4.Assessment 5.Action Process

Resources that are engaging as well as useful Items that can be shared peer to peer Easy to find, easy to use and quick We know where students typically fail in the process These artefacts will combat those issues Careers Service become more on demand Outcome