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Employability

Employability. E mployers want…. People skills leadership, team work and interpersonal skills. Self reliance skills self awareness, resourcefulness and networking skills. General skills problem solving, commitment and flexibility. Specialist skills

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Employability

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  1. Employability

  2. Employers want…. People skills leadership, team work and interpersonal skills Self reliance skills self awareness, resourcefulness and networking skills General skills problem solving, commitment and flexibility Specialist skills I.T skills, technical skills and commercial awareness

  3. Investment in YOU! • Make the most of the time, effort and money you are investing in yourself at University. • Take advantage of all opportunities at university to maximise your skills Degree Skills Success!

  4. Your skills What skills do I have? Critical & analytical skills Planning & organisation Research methods Time management Presentation skills IT skills Team work Project management Interpersonal

  5. Opportunities Student radio Be a course rep Organise an expedition Be a student ambassador Do a career development module Use the student union Volunteer Learn a language Start a new society Join a club Apply for a vacation scholarship Become a sports volunteer • Team Work • Communication • Leadership

  6. What the employer’s say... Cathy Little, Recruitment Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers: • ‘As one of the UK’s largest recruiters, we find that the students who take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Careers Service are easy to identify through the selection process.’ Sharon Donaldson, Sales Director, Slater Hogg & Howison: ‘Ongoing learning is part of any career and Graduates tend to be open to this concept.  In addition, by their very nature, Graduates tend to have a much better overall education standard and socially mobile, all of which are crucial in the modern business environment. Sonia Bannon, UK Recruitment Officer: Campus Team Manager, IBM: • ‘Here at IBM we are really impressed by the quality of Newcastle University graduates and students. They possess the skills and personal attributes that we and other graduate recruiters look for: leadership; adaptability; business acumen; and dedication.’

  7. Get work experience! Summer Work Experience • Explore your interests • Get valuable experience • Earn some extra cash! Part-time work • Customer Relations • Time-management • Self Motivation • Reliability • Volunteer • Highly rewarding • Communication • Small business knowledge and experience

  8. Your Careers Service Careers Service Support • Drop in for face to face advice • CV clinic and interview practice • Lunchtime workshops • Business start up advice • Career development modules Links with employers • Job Fairs • Work experience • Employer presentations • NE Graduate Directory

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