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1 The Chester Difference Supporting student and graduate career progression Rebecca Nethercott Career Consultant Careers and Employability

2 95.2% Highest percentage of graduates in employment or further study of any North-West HEI in 2013 Source: HESA

3 Customised seminars and modules On-line careers and professional development resources Fairs, events and mentoring opportunities Enhance Your Employability workshops UniJob programme Support for Work Based Learning placements and signposting to volunteering opportunities Support for potential entrepreneurs Graduate Head Start programme Graduate employability experts and information, advice and guidance Work shadowing/ information interviews

4 Sion Platts-Kilburn, Geography and Natural Hazard Management and UniJob employee, winner in two categories at the National Student Employee of the Year Awards 2014

5 We provide: Site-specific support E-guidance (prompt and available at distance) Support for three years after graduation (including Santander SME internships and Graduate Head Start programme) New for 2014/15: The Chester Employability Fund (Widening Access)

6 ‘The Chester Difference Award’ Make a difference to your future employability. Gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities - apply for the Chester Difference Award: –Open to ALL UNDERGRADUATES: –Get involved in a range of activities: Part-time work Attending EYE training sessions Being a committee member Volunteering Being a mentor Being a Student Representative Attending an employer event Attending Development Week sessions Interview with a Career Consultant Write an effective CV ECDL Thursday, 02 July 2015

7 Chester Difference Award

8 Links with departments: Careers and Employability Link Tutors (CELTs) Partnership Agreements Subject-specific sessions within curriculum Faculty Employability Reports Annual Destinations and Employability Forums Subject related case studies Careers resources including subject-specific websites

9 How can you help? Work with CELT / Programme Leader to plan package of support Promote careers events and vacancies Make use of UniJob to recruit staff Update us on course developments Provide case studies Refer students to us - encourage early use See careers elements of ‘PATPACK’

10 Contact Us…

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