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Internships, Work Experience and Getting a Job

Luke Boudour lb165@le.ac.uk. Internships, Work Experience and Getting a Job. Today’s talk. Working as an Intern in the School of English Work experience During you degree Post-graduation Finding a job Applications Q & A. Working as an Intern in the School of English. How I got the job

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Internships, Work Experience and Getting a Job

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  1. Luke Boudour lb165@le.ac.uk Internships, Work Experience and Getting a Job

  2. Today’s talk • Working as an Intern in the School of English • Work experience • During you degree • Post-graduation • Finding a job • Applications • Q & A

  3. Working as an Intern in the School of English • How I got the job • TULIP (The University of Leicester Internship Programme • My project • Has it been beneficial? • What next?

  4. Work Experience • During University • What you can do? • Why you should do it • Post-graduation • The purpose of w/e • What you’ll gain

  5. Finding a job • Deciding what you want to do • What are you interests • What are your aspirations • Do you have a 5-year plan? • Where to look • Useful websites • http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/english/studentresources/careers/websites

  6. Applications • Know the employer • Look at their website • What are the company’s values/ambitions • Phrases/mottos • Contact them

  7. Personalise your application • Address the employer directly • Find out who will be reading your application and address it to them • Person specifications • Use actual evidence to prove your point • Don’t make sweeping statements • Don’t exaggerate – it may come back to haunt you! • Why you suit the company/why the company suits you • Applications are a 2-way process • Take the time to tailor your applications • Employers will be able to spot a generic application

  8. Types of applications • CV • Max. 2 pages • Error free • Concise and relevant • Cover letter • 3-4 short paragraphs • Max. 1 page • Personal statement • Online applications • Draft your answers before submitting • Competency tests • Practise beforehand if you’re not confident of passing • http://www.assessmentday.co.uk/ • You are selling yourself to employers

  9. Any Questions?

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