1. The University of Kent Careers Advisory Service You can download a copy of this presentation at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm

2. Location of the Careers Service

3. Bruce Woodcock Deal with all Science and IT students Normally on duty TUESDAY MORNINGS (10.30 am - 12.30 pm) and WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS (2.00 - 5.00 pm). You don’t need to book an appointment to see me at these times, just ask at the helpdesk in the Careers Service. Email: bw@kent.ac.ukbw@kent.ac.uk

4. The Careers Advisory Service

5. Opening Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays These opening hours apply in both term-time and vacations (except at Christmas). Remember that the Careers web site is available 24/7

6. Inside the Careers Centre

7. Careers Service Web Site www.kent.ac.uk/careers www.kent.ac.uk/careers

8. MSc Computer Science Students from this course tend to do well in the job market. Intensive nature of the course is appreciated by employers. Course gives a broad base of computer skills so students can enter a wide range of IT jobs Especially succeed in people orientated IT jobs such as systems analysis, consultancy and user support. Students tend to have enhanced interpersonal skills and business awareness over first degree IT students. The extended project at the end of the course can enhance employability if chosen with regard to the skills required for a particular job. Few large IT employers in East Kent. Be prepared to commute, at least initially, or be flexible on work location for first job.

9. Web Links What can I do with my degree in computing? www.kent.ac.uk/careers/computersci.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/computersci.htm Company Websites www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesit.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesit.htm

10. Careers Talks and Employer Presentations on campus www.kent.ac.uk/careers/casevents.htm

11. Other points  Pick up a directory of employers  Times Top 100, GET or Prospects  Target IT  See the vacancy database on-line Check your campus email regularly  Apply soon for jobs in large companies– closing dates are early.

12. The University of Kent Careers Advisory Service You can download a copy of this presentation at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm