Maximizing Graduate Employability: Strategies and Support for Career Planning

1. There’s more to this than a good C.V.! Ann Allen: Associate Dean Helen Reed: Employability Coordinator Dean Penford: Careers Consultant

2. Career Planning and Employability • What is career planning and management - the view from Social Sciences • The impact of the current employability agenda - what do students say they want? - what are we doing? • How can we optimise successful transitions from University to graduate employment?

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5. W.I.R.D B A Making Implementing

6. Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision(s)

7. Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

8. Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

9. Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

10. Face to face queries: Oct 2012 – Jan 2013 Application forms 13 CV 81 Covering letter 4 Interview support 12 Job search 18 Postgraduate study 31 Teacher training 15 Placement 1 Pre-placement 3 Work experience 5 Work / study abroad 4 187 Career management 39 Choosing Career 27 Course change 5 Time out 1 Undergraduate study 5 77

11. Effective career planning means: Making Decisions October to January Career management 39 Choosing Career 27 Course change 5 Time out 1 Undergraduate study 5 77 Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

12. Effective career planning means: October to January Implement decision Application forms 13 CV 81 Covering letter 4 Interview support 12 Job search 18 Postgraduate study 31 Teacher training 15 Placement 1 Pre-placement 3 Work experience 5 Work / study abroad 4 187 Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision(s)

13. However! Well informed?2 CV Personal Profiles Possessing many non-academic skills, such as; people skills, working in a team and the ability to work independently. But also academically, I have enjoyed building on my current knowledge and solving problems. A motivated second year psychology student with proven experience of working with young people raising achievement and motivation; mentoring; and supporting transition. An excellent communicator, practiced in negotiation within the education arena at a variety of achievement levels. An active listener with the ability to manage caseloads and work under pressure. An organised worker able to multi-tasks to successful completion with respect to competing demands. Looking to gain further experience working with children for continuous professional and career development.

14. Employability activity and the CPC • Stage 1 – Engagement • Induction activities • Career fairs • Portfolio building • Tutorials

15. Employability activity and the CPC • Stage 2 and 3 – Decision Making • Career planning sessions within ‘School of Social Sciences Careers week ‘ and ‘Psychology Careers week’ • Succeed with Social Sciences events • Individual consultations with School’s Careers Consultant • Tutorials

16. Employability activity and the CPC • Stage 4 – Opportunity Awareness • Work based learning and Work Experience • Work based modules and assessments • Succeed with Social Sciences events • ‘Careers in Focus’ events • Careers Fairs

17. Employability activity and the CPC • Stage 5 – Locating Opportunities • Vacancy Information • Careers Fairs • Employer presentations • Succeed with Social Sciences events

18. Employability activity and the CPC • Stage 6 and 7– Approach employers and get selected ! • CV workshops • Succeed with Social Sciences events • Acceler8 events

19. Employability activity and the CPC • Stage 8 and 9 – Deal with outcomes and review • Individual guidance • Graduate workshops • Portfolios

20. Where do your students fit ? Making Implementing Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision (s) Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decisions

21. ann.allen@ntu.ac.ukdean.penford@ntu.ac.ukhelen.reed@ntu.ac.ukann.allen@ntu.ac.ukdean.penford@ntu.ac.ukhelen.reed@ntu.ac.uk