Working in the uk2012
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This document provides guidance for students on finding employment in the UK. It outlines different routes into employment, how to research jobs and employers, and tips for international students. It discusses deciding what type of job is wanted, identifying one's skills, researching target companies, and gaining UK work experience. Both open job markets like newspapers and websites, and hidden job markets found through networking, volunteering, and speculative applications are covered. Campus career services and resources available for students seeking employment are also summarized.
Working in the uk2012
- 1. Working in the UK Wayne Clark W.Clark@westminster.ac.uk Career Development Centre Graduate Skills Academy 31 May 2012
- 2. Objectives This session will help you to: • understand the different routes into employment • find and research jobs and employers • tips for international students
- 3. Getting started • What job do I want? • What have I got to offer? • What jobs are out there? Check your legal status regarding working in the UK
- 4. Deciding what you want Skills, interests and values • What are you good at? • What is important to you? • What are you willing to do? Identify the skills and experience you have that match the employer’s need
- 5. Targeting companies • Business activity • Travel • Size • Location • Training • Salary • Prospects • Benefits • Culture • Security Check the employer will accept applications from international students (not all employers are able to sponsor a work permit)
- 6. Current climate • Employers expect to hire 6.4% more graduates in 2012 than they did in 2011 • Following a rise of 2.8% in entry-level roles during 2011 and an increase of 12.6% in 2010 • Competition remains tough: employers have received 19% more applications for their graduate programmes this year • employers caution that applicants with no work experience are highly unlikely to be successful The Graduate Market in 2012 High Fliers (2012)
- 7. • 80% of heads of uni careers services said graduate labour market was more buoyant (35%) or the same (45%) in the quarter ending 31 March 2012 when compared to the last quarter • 60% said it was more buoyant (50%) or the same (10%) compared to the same period last year AGCAS Quarterly report (April 2012)
- 8. What’s out there? • Large graduate recruiters • Small to medium sized enterprises • Private sector • Public sector • Voluntary sector Gain UK based work experience/volunteering or part time work during or after your studies
- 9. Iceberg principle The open Advertised job market posts 25% The hidden 75% Direct job market approaches Networking
- 10. Open job market • Local and national press • Jobcentre Plus • Internet • Recruitment fairs • Recruitment agencies Use positive language in your applications/covering letters/CVs and at interview
- 11. Useful websites vacancies - www.wmin.ac.uk/careers your course, what next? www.wmin.ac.uk/page-10020 www.prospects.ac.uk ww.insidecareers.co.uk www.targetjobs.co.uk www.monster.co.uk www.totaljobs.com www.fish4.co.uk www.milkround.com www.jobserve.com www.get.hobsons.co.uk ww.jobs.guardian.co.uk
- 12. Finding the hidden jobs • Networking • Work experience through temping and volunteering • Speculative applications • Cold calling - in person, by phone
- 13. Networking • Family and friends • Clubs and associations • Tutors and careers consultants • Previous employers • Professional associations • Alumni Association Identify relevant sources of support both in and outside the university
- 14. Speculative applications • Do your research • Target named person, with a relevant role in the organisation • Develop a persuasive, targeted CV and covering letter • Follow up with a phone call • Ask for further contacts • Be persistent
- 15. Further information and guidance Career Development Centre services: • 20-minute quick queries: CV, covering letter, application form advice • 45-minute individual guidance interviews: detailed career guidance, mock interviews Resources: • CV Guide • Videos and DVDs • Free sector-specific and general careers publications
- 16. Contact us Central London Harrow 1st Floor Room EG.16 Cavendish House Maria Hewlett Building 101 New Cavendish Street Nearest tube: Northwick Park London, W1W 6XH T: 020 7911 5184 E: careers@westminster.ac.uk www.westminster.ac.uk/careers
- 17. In summary • Know what you have to offer and what you want • Know what’s out there • Develop your network • Plan your campaign • Review it regularly and, if you need help, seek advice and guidance
Editor's Notes
- #4: Refer back to career management modules, CaSE resources, quick queries and guidance interviews
- #5: Recognised key sources Others Case webpages occupational sectors Schools what next pages
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- #9: Large firms primarily recruit through own website and placement schemes Smaller firms more likely to recruit via speculative approaches