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School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research 3 rd October 2012

Careers and Employability Service. School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research 3 rd October 2012. Nicola Urquhart Careers Adviser. What is Employability?.

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School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research 3 rd October 2012

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  1. Careers and Employability Service School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research3rd October 2012 Nicola Urquhart Careers Adviser

  2. What is Employability? ‘A set of attributes, skills and knowledge that all labour market participants should possess to ensure they have the capability of being effective in the workplace – to the benefit of themselves, their employer and the wider economy.’ (CBI, March 2009)

  3. What employability skills are graduate recruiters looking for? Leadership Communication Energy Contextual/cultural awareness Self awareness Report writing Adaptability Problem Solving Numeracy Positive attitude Reflection Confidence Integrity Team working Capacity to develop Reliability Drive and resilience Project management Enthusiasm/passion IT skills Business and customer awareness Planning and organisation Enterprise

  4. Changes to graduate recruitment Previously… Degree + good application + good interview = graduate role

  5. Changes to graduate recruitment Now … Employers increasingly focusing on attributes in addition to traditional employability skills Successful applicants have often had experience within the organisation via Insight days, work experience, internships etc.

  6. The Careers and Employability Service Comprehensive web pages Careers talks and workshops Careers Employability Award on Moodle Vacancy database (Graduate Directories) Annual Careers and Recruitment Fair Drop In - Quick Query Careers Guidance Interviews

  7. Careers and Employability Service Web Site: www.kent.ac.uk/ces

  8. Attend Careers Talks and Workshops. • Choosing a career • Applying for teacher training • Careers in the public sector • How to make effective presentations • Commercial awareness • Postgraduate study • More information available http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/events/

  9. Employers visiting campus Examples this term include: • MBDA • Bloomberg • RAF • Teach First • Majestic Wine • NHS • PriceWaterhouseCoopers

  10. Careers Employability Award (on moodle) www.kent.ac.uk/careers/moodle.htm • The module takes about 12 hours to complete • But this can be done at your own pace You do this by completing: • 9 quizzes • 3 short assignments • 1 feedback form

  11. Vacancy Database • All vacancies sent to the Careers and Employability Service by employers, whether for graduate jobs, sandwich placements or vacation work/internships are entered on this database which offers: • Email alerts of new vacancies which may interest you • Employers notifying vacancies are often specifically targeting Kent graduates, so competition for jobs is lower than on other vacancy sites www.kent.ac.uk/careers/jobs/index.htm

  12. Careers and Employability Service Fair • Thursday 1st November 2-5pm Eliot Great Hall. Chance to meet employers and hear about opportunities

  13. Speak to an adviser: • Quick query, drop in and speak to an adviser 10.30am -12.30pm and 2pm-4pm Monday to Friday. • E mail @careerhelp and an adviser will respond to your query. • You can also book a longer career guidance appointment over the phone or pop in.

  14. Get involved • Clubs and societies • Employability Points Scheme • Student Ambassador Scheme • KSCV Award (Volunteering) • Academic Schools

  15. Stay up-to-date with what is happening • www.kent.ac.uk/ces • www.kent.ac.uk/employability • Follow us on Facebook at University of Kent Student Employability www.facebook.com/UKCES • Follow us on Twitter at @unikentemploy

  16. You can download a copy of this presentation at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm The University of KentCareers and Employability Service

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