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Margaret Dane AGCAS Chief Executive

The role of Careers Services at the interface for student – university-employer. Margaret Dane AGCAS Chief Executive. The role of HE Careers Services. at the interface for student-university-employer

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Margaret Dane AGCAS Chief Executive

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  1. The role of Careers Services at the interface for student – university-employer Margaret Dane AGCAS Chief Executive

  2. The role of HE Careers Services • at the interface for student-university-employer • in preparing students for life beyond graduation and into employment • in supporting students’ personal and professional development   • in providing careers information, advice and guidance • in liaising actively with a wide range of employers

  3. The Changing HE Context • Growth and diversification of student population • Greater institutional diversity & differentiation • Huge range and diversity of HE courses • Focus on skills as well as academic knowledge • Impact of information & communication technology • Internationalisation and globalisation • Influence of Government policies and priorities

  4. Careers & employment expectations - students • Expectations of 24 / 7 access to services • Providing tailored information and resources • Labour market information- local and national • Central support and resources from AGCAS • Help with accessing suitable employers • Huge variation in student needs and demands

  5. Careers & employment expectations - universities • Good graduate destination statistics for reputation • Reputation for good employment records • Good information for marketing • Good services for students & employers • Collaboration with academic staff • Input into employability and other strategies

  6. Careers & employment expectations - employers • Well prepared students and graduates • Easy (& free) access to suitable applicants • Understanding of their business and its needs • “Oven-ready” graduates • Input to careers provision & curriculum • Code of Practice for all three parties

  7. What skills are employers looking for? Self-managementIntellectual Reliance, confidence, discipline Reasoning, analysis, responsibility, adaptability creativity, synthesis CommunicationPractical / applied Speaking, listening, writing, ICT, data interpretation, presenting, non-verbal, languages problem solving, innovation InterpersonalOther Teamwork, leadership, assertiveness, Organisation, time-management, negotiating, networking, business & financial awareness managing people & resources political & cultural awareness

  8. Career planning & management skills Self awareness Negotiation Self- promotion Political awareness Self-confidence Coping with uncertainty Action Planning Development focus Matching & decision-making Transferable skills Networking Exploring & creating opportunities

  9. Implications for HE Careers Services • Enhancing professional expertise & development • Very diverse range of student and graduate clients • Greater focus on enhancing employability & skills • Need for wide range of knowledge, skills & contacts • Understanding of education & employment trends • Knowledge of different labour markets & procedures • Access to accurate and up-to-date information • Need to promote recruitment of students and graduates to employers

  10. Useful links AGCAS Conference 4-7 September, Brimingham www.agcas.org.uk FEDORA – European Forum for Student Guidance www.fedora.eu.org Network of HE guidance practitioners across Europe

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