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6.  Information Desk  Book appointments  Advice on sources of information events, workshops etc  Information Resources  Reference folders and publications on careers issues and employers  Take away leaflets, booklets and employer directories  Careers Guide  Finalist bags  Advice and Guidance  Quick Advice Desk  Career Consultations  Mock Interviews (only with a confirmed interview date)  Computer Facilities  Internet access and printer  Software packages to generate career ideas, search for postgraduate funding, set up a virtual business etc.  Headphones to listen to podcasts and videos 6

7. 15 minute appointments for short careers related questions e.g. CVs, applications, interviews, career opportunities, employers, vacancies, further study, contacting Loughborough graduates etc. Monday to Friday10.00am - 4.00pm Book on the day Onlineafter 8.00amBooking using Careers OnlineCareers Online By telephoneafter 9.00amTel:01509 222039 In personafter 9.00am at the Centre Quick Advice is very popular, so it is advisable to book online first thing in the morning to avoid disappointment. 7

8. You do not need to know what you want to do after graduation to have a career consultation! 45 minute appointments with the careers adviser for your department to explore careers issues in depth Monday to Friday Book in advance by telephone or in person During October, unless you have already had a consultation, you need to book a Quick Advice appointment first before being referred for a Career Consultation 8

9. Identify your skills, experience, knowledge, achievements, interests, values and goals  Access the Choosing a Career section of our websiteChoosing a Career Try the online assessment and career matching tools: Profiling for SuccessProspects Planner Adult DirectionsWindmills Interactive  Read publications on career choice, for example How To Get A Job You’ll Love by John Lees (available in the Careers and Employability Centre) 9

10. Research the IT/Telecoms and other Job Sectors using  Types of Jobs or Job Sectors on www.prospects.ac.ukwww.prospects.ac.uk  TARGETjobs A-Z of Careers on www.targetjobs.co.ukwww.targetjobs.co.uk  Insider Careers on www.insidecareers.co.ukwww.insidecareers.co.uk  E-Skills on www.e-skills.com/1044www.e-skills.com/1044 See the Careers and Employability Centre website  What Loughborough Graduates Do What Loughborough Graduates Do  News and Events News and Events 10

11. Career Events Programme for the Autumn Term Career Events Programme  Spotlight forums  Workshops  Talks for international students  Courses  Psychometric testing Employer Events  Careers Fairs Careers Fairs  Presentations 6.30pm start Presentations Off-campus events Further information will be sent to you about events and vacancies by employer.activities@lboro.ac.uk so be sure to read these emails! employer.activities@lboro.ac.uk 11

12.  On Campus Careers FairsCareers Fairs  Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair 25 October 2011 – Sir David Wallace Hall  Sports Careers Fair February 2012  Spring Careers Fair 6 March 2012 – Sir David Wallace Hall  Springboard ‘a different Careers Fair’ 2 May 2012 – James France  Off Campus Careers Fairs are listed on the Prospects websiteProspects website 12

13. Guest speakers give an insider’s view into specific career areas During October and November in EHB  Personal Statements for PGCE applications  Press & Communications/Marketing/Advertising/Brand Management  Working in the Voluntary/Charity Sector  Broadcasting and Journalism  The Legal Profession for non-Law graduates  Careers in the EU Institutions See Careers Events Programme for speakers, dates and timesCareers Events Programme Book in advance using Careers OnlineCareers Online 13

14. Offering advice on key career planning and job hunting activities Finding a job in challenging times Wed 12 th Oct(1½ hrs) [£10 refundable deposit - Book in person at the Careers and Employability Centre] Effective CVs Mon 17 th Oct(1½ hrs) Effective Career Networking / Preparing for the Recruitment FairWed 19 th Oct (2 hrs) Covering Letters Thurs 27 th Oct(1 hr) [Book in advance using Careers Online] See Careers Events Programme for times and venuesCareers Events Programme 14

15. Aptitude Test Sessions –verbal and numerical reasoning tests with confidential feedback. Book at the CEC. £3 charge for materials  Tues 1 November  Wed 9 November  Tues 22 November Adult Directions Career Matching Programmes – helpful if you are looking for suitable career ideas or want to narrow down choices. Book via careers onlinecareers online  Thurs 27 October  Tues 1 November  Tues 8 November 15

16. To help international students with job searching and applications in the UK Making yourself attractive to employers Wed 26 th Oct (3hrs) Writing UK-style CVs and covering letters Wed 12 th Nov (2 hrs) Verbal and numerical reasoning tests Wed 16 th Nov(2hrs) Non-EEA students: Working in the UK after your studies Wed 23 th Nov(2 hrs) [Book in advance using Careers Online] Non-EEA students: Business Immigration AppointmentsThurs 24 th Nov(All day) [Book in person at the Careers and Employability Centre – application required] See LINK TO EVENTS PROGRAMME TO BE ADDEDfor times, venues and booking details. 16

17. Career Management Skills (CMS)  Leading graduate recruiters will show you how to make effective applications and succeed in the recruitment process  Five Monday evenings – starting 10 October - 1-1½ hours Brockington U020  Sign up for all five presentations as part of CMS Book in person at the Careers and Employability Centre  Certificate on completion of full programme  Or attend any of the talks individually - just turn up  See Career Management Skills for more detailsCareer Management Skills 17

18. Top Graduate Skills (TGS)  A series of interactive sessions run by leading employers which will help you to develop the skills employers seek  Five evenings for 1½ - 2 hours  Tuesdays evenings  Will run in Semester Two as well - book early  Certificate on completion of full programme  See Top Graduate Skills for more detailsTop Graduate Skills 18

19. Accelerate Your Career (AYC)  New interactive training course for finalists run by leading employers  Help you to develop employability skills, gain practical experience in interviews and assessment centres and advice on moving from life as a student into the workplace  Three days: Wednesday 19 October 1.30 – 8pm Wednesday 2 Nov 1.30 – 8pm Wednesday 25 April Afternoon  Employer endorsed certificate  Sign up for all three days  See Accelerate Your Career for more detailsAccelerate Your Career 19

20. Loughborough Alumni offer:  Information and advice about their profession  An insight into their organisation  Advice on getting a job in their area of work  A short-term or one-year work placement  An unpaid work-shadowing opportunity 1.Access the online database via Alumni Career Contacts SearchAlumni Career Contacts Search 2.Book a Quick Advice appointed via Careers Online to obtain details of Alumni you would like to contactCareers Online 20

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22.  Employment (related / unrelated)  Further training / professional exams  Postgraduate research  Work experience / voluntary work  Travel / time out ………………..in UK or abroad 22

23.  Accountancy  Banking  Distribution  Insurance  Journalism  Marketing  Public relations  Purchasing  Sales  Administration  IT**  Financial management  Leisure/tourism  Human resources  Retail  Transport  Social work 23

24. University Computer Science  Employment60.4%71.6%  Study/Training 8.5%11.1%  Work/Study16.3% 6.2%  Not Available 4.9% 3.7%  Still Seeking 9.3% 7.4% (6 students)  Other 0.6% 0.0% N = 81 of known destinations (does not include International Students) (Careers and Employability Centre Annual Report 2009-2010) 24

25. IT Analyst Programmer Network Administrator IT Systems Developer Internet/Multimedia Analyst IT Consultant Software Developer Technical Support/Projects Officer Project Manager Research Executive IT/Information officer Database Manager Recruitment Consultant Engineer Research Associate/Fellow Insurance Broker Teacher/Tutor Estates co-ordinator Manager Company Director (Actual destinations of 06/07/08/09/10 UK & EU Postgraduates) 25

26. AccentureGoogle (Switzerland) Rolls RoyceCable & Wireless EDSPowergen Leicester Council NHS PA Consulting Codemasters Deutsche BankPrudential TouchstarZagota.com Ernst & YoungTag Worldwide Secondary SchoolTorex Retain Winton CapitalHBOS 26

27. Open to MSc Postgraduates Not always a higher salary for Master’s graduates Higher level /specialist skills valued Work experience valued by both UK/International companies …..but you still need good application, interview and assessment centre skills …..destinations between 2003 – 2010 http://luis.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5021.get_dept 27

28. There are a range of initial options including:  A graduate training scheme  Direct entry but at graduate level  Working for a large or small/medium enterprise (SME)  Working in a job that does not require a degree… with prospects  Internships (paid/unpaid) European Economic Area (EEA) (all EU countries plus Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway) or Switzerland. http://graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/p!ecaaefg  Unpaid work experience 28

29.  Vary from company to company. There isn’t one model of GTS  Aim to recruit and train high calibre graduates into a specific function e.g. (Technology/ Analyst/ Advisory) who will become managers in the future  Large organisations usually recruit several graduates  Training normally last between 1 and 3 years  Often involve different placements within a function or across departments /functions  Job specific training/qualifications alongside leadership courses  GTS are often advertised early – September onwards, but some companies will recruit all year round e.g. KPMG 29

30.  Which type of work do you want to apply for?  Research career areas - Is X a good career choice for you? Will you like it? Are you suited to it? Do you have the skills/competencies/experience?  Which employers recruit into the careers you are interested in?  Research company profiles  When and how do they recruit?  When should you apply for jobs?  Some employers start the recruitment process early in the autumn term e.g. finance, pharmaceutical, engineering and advertising  SMEs often recruit at a later stage or when vacancies arise  Check deadlines. All year round recruitment in some cases  Do you have the time to apply for jobs? What are the implications if you wait to apply after you have graduated?  How should you apply for jobs?  Online application form or targeted CV with covering letter – as specified by each employer 30

31. Careers & Employability Centre at Lboro:- www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers/info/current/international- students/index.html Note the ‘Marketing yourself’ section is very useful www.lboro.ac.uk/service/careers/info/current/international- students/index.html Access Student Advice at Lboro and UKISA for advice and use their telephone advice serviceStudent Advice at Lboro UKISA Tel:020 7107 9922(13.00-16.00 Mon-Frid)

32.  See handout provided to you today  Vacancies section of our website Vacancies  Directories e.g. Prospects*, GET, Times Top 100 and TARGETjobs series*, Inside Careers* ( *several are also online)  Company websites. ( Use Business Directories to locate e.g. www.kellysearch.com www.applegate.co.uk ) www.kellysearch.comwww.applegate.co.uk  General graduate recruitment websites (see our ‘Vacancies’ section)  Recruitment Agencies (search for UK ones using > http://www.rec.uk.com/membersarea/directory/default.asp?dir=1 ) http://www.rec.uk.com/membersarea/directory/default.asp?dir=1  Press – national and local ( many are online )  Professional bodies and specialist publications  Careers fairs/ presentations  Academic department  Speculative applications and networking 32

33. Application form (online?) or CV Pre-screening activities: Telephone interview On-line tests First round interview Assessment centre For further advice see the Applying for Jobs section of our websiteApplying for Jobs 33

34.  Postgraduate study for Master’s students  Other taught master’s degrees: 1 - 2 years  Research degrees (PhD ) 3-4 years full-time or 5-6 years part-time.  Diplomas or certificates, usually in vocational areas e.g. teaching and law  Useful links  www.careers.lboro.ac.uk > Advice and Guidance > Postgraduate Study www.careers.lboro.ac.uk OR Resources > Job Hunting > Research  www.vitae.ac.uk/ www.vitae.ac.uk/  www.findaphd.com www.findaphd.com 34

35.  Find out what’s available at LoughboroughLoughborough - see website and/or postgraduate prospectus  Explore what’s available elsewhere – use www.prospects.ac.uk www.prospects.ac.uk - then look at websites, attend open-days and collect prospectuses  Find out closing dates (often after Christmas but check as some are early)  Applications made one at a time on university form - can apply for as many as you like  Look into costs and sources of funding, if anysources of funding 35

36.  Think about your skills, interests and aspirations  Research career ideas  Devise your own job search strategy  Check where vacancies/postgraduate courses are advertised and closing dates  Attend careers fairs/presentations/courses/workshops  Plan online applications, CVs, letters, tests, interviews and assessment centres  Collect your finalist bag  For individual advice, book to see a careers adviser  Read your emails from the Careers and Employability Centre – particularly employer.activities@lboro.ac.ukemployer.activities@lboro.ac.uk Good Luck! 36