1. Masters Induction 2016
Master set of induction slides to be adapted for College and Course Induction talks

2. How can Careers Network help you?
Develop your skills
Make career choices
Meet employers
CVs and applications
Interview skills
Find vacancies
Explore further study
Set up your own business
You have a long time ahead of you at university – enjoy it, but make the most of it as well. Here is a summary of the services offered by CN.
Find out more at:

3. Start early…
Visit ‘Masters Careers Online’ – your one-stop careers resource for:
Upcoming events
Job vacancies and opportunities
Useful links, tips and resources
Creating a personal career action plan and more!
Register for weekly ‘digest’ updates from Masters Careers Online, including the latest tips, events and vacancies:
Careers Connect registration: You can get alerts when employers advertise jobs and opportunities that might interest you. Fill in your profile to select your preferences and the kinds of opportunities you’d like to be alerted about.
* PLEASE NOTE – if you are a new Masters student it could take a few weeks until you are able to access Careers Connect
Never miss an opportunity: sign up to the ‘Careers Connect’ job board using your student username and password:

4. Masters Careers Online
This is what Masters Careers Online looks like…

5. Make the Most of Your Masters…
Your Masters is what you make of it!
A Masters plus other experience puts you in a competitive position
Get work experience/ part-time work without leaving campus: sign up to
Get involved with groups and societies:
There’s even a Guild society just for postgrads and mature students (PGMSA):

6. Graduate recruitment in the UK
UK graduate schemes are competitive
Many welcome applications from Masters students
Recruitment often starts 12 months in advance - Start your search early!
Some big employers have ALREADY opened their 2017 application process
Got questions about the recruitment process? Contact Holly Prescott, Postgraduate Employer Liaison Officer:
Another reason why I’m speaking to you so early… the graduate recruitment calendar in the UK!
-meet an immigration expert who will explain current laws on visas and immigration

7. Key events this autumn
‘Kick Start Your Career’ Careers Network Showcase: 5th October, 12pm – 3pm, Great Hall
Autumn Careers Fair: 12th & 13th October, Great Hall
Science, Engineering & Technology Fair – 19th October
Business, Finance & Consultancy Fair – 2nd November
Law Fair – 9th November
Many more employer presentations, workshops and events on campus: see our full event listings at intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/events
Kick Start Your Career’ Careers Network Showcase: come along and see how we can help!

8. Postgraduate Workshops and drop-in sessions - Autumn 2016
Date
Making the Most of Your Masters: A 'one-stop' guide on how to get a head start with your career planning and skills development, just for Masters students
26 October – 12.30 OR
3 November, – 18.30
‘Postgrad Matters’ – Postgraduate Careers Drop-in: Drop in to see a member of the postgraduate careers team with any careers-related questions or issues - no appointment necessary!
28 October,
25 November, – 14.00
All sessions take place in the Careers Network Seminar Room (G30 Aston Webb)

9. Thinking of Doing a PhD - Workshop, PG Open Day and Online
Session
Date
Applying for a PhD Workshop - Networking and information event with talks by Postgraduate Researchers from across the University
22 November – 18.00
University of Birmingham Postgraduate Open Day – Talk to experts and find out about research opportunities at the University
23 November – 18.00
Great Hall
- the Postgraduate Mentor Scheme offers 'virtual' mentoring enabling students to ask current and former Postgraduate Researchers questions online.
Online – open 24/7

10. International Careers Support
Enhanced service for International Students – led by Ellen O’Brien, International Careers Adviser
To create
Knowledgeable and confident global workforce
UK and International Labour Market Information
Cultural understanding of the global work place
intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/careers/international

11. Workshops for international students
How to start job hunting (17 Oct.)
Networking skills (24 Oct.)
How to apply for internships (31 Oct.)
Working in UK after your studies (7 Nov, 2pm)
Preparing for interviews
Assessment Centre/ online test preparation
Mondays, Harvey Milk Room, Guild usually 1pm:
Workshop series just for international students

12. To access Passport Career for the first time:
Resources, guidance, strategies and tools to help you make your career move to 81 different countries:
To access Passport Career for the first time:
Go to
Click on ‘Have a Registration Key?’ (upper right corner of the homepage)
Enter the following registration key: ubbus678 (all lowercase)
Fill out the brief registration form.
Use your /password to login in the future.
Are you plannign on job hunting outside of the UK? If so, Passport Career is a great resource. Sing up now!

13. Connect and stay informed
LinkedIn: bit.ly/uob-pgt
Weekly ‘digest’ updates from Masters Careers Online:
Book an appointment with an adviser*:
*PLEASE NOTE – if you are a new Masters student it could take a few weeks until you are able to access Careers Connect