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1. Aber Careers Your Service/Your Future ‘Need to’ guide to Summer work experience Computer ScienceBev Herring
2. Did you know? Microsoft's competencies and skills include self-critism? Logica's core competencies highlight being a positive influence on others while working under pressure? Metaswitch Networks' graduate scheme recruiters are more interested in seeing evidence of creativity and communication skills than computing experience?
3. National council for work experience survey of employers 73% took people on a permanent basis as a result of work experience placements 89% considered work experience an important part of a CV 13% said that they would not interview a candidate without relevant work experience www.work-experience.org.uk *learning & skills Council survey of 412 UK companies
4. Its not just… CV fodder! It willmake you more successful in your job search – you’ll reap the benefits next year! Test out career ideas (without committing!) Become commercially aware – get a REALsense of the industryby being close to the action. Show your passion and enthusiasm – evidence to employers your motivation for a career path.
5. Filler for those gaps Identify skills you didn’t know you had!! Learn new ones Prove you have those all important softskills Build your contacts – useful for a heads up about future jobs and recommendations to other companies/organisations *think about the IY – always!!
6. IT labour market knowledge IT & Telecoms DO play a large role in working Britain with a workforce of 1.5 million. 862,700 people work in IT & Telecoms products and services. 673,900 IT & Telecoms professionals work for organisations outside the IT & Telecoms industries. See more at: http://www.e-skills.com/careers/labour-market-information/#sthash.H6dwx7JW.dpuf
7. Beyond technology organisations Financial services, manufacturing and public sector….. in fact, almost every organisation uses IT and therefore needs support staff. so you could potentially find an entry-level IT job anywhere!
8. For starters…… Financial services IT Financial software development Games development Hardware development Industry and manufacturing IT Investment banking technology IT outsourcing IT services Niche software houses and consultancies Professional services IT Public sector IT Retail IT Technology consulting Telecommunications IT Web development and e-commerce
9. Considered approaching SMEs? They provide a range of specialist services, particularly in consultancy and technical roles. Common jobs for graduates are software designers and engineers; web developers and producers; computer analysts and programmers; web designers, IT consultants; help desk technicians. *start connecting with them now!
10. Building your strategy Careers databasewww.aber.prospects.ac.uk (search under work experience) AU careers - Undergraduate Internships Finding Work Experience www.aber.ac.uk/careers/subjectdo/ The Prospects Website http://www.prospects.ac.uk/work_experience.htmgives information and advice about finding work experience and internships.
11. Internship sites www.gradcracker.com/ TargetJobsadvertises a range of schemes in a variety of sectors. See http://targetjobs.co.uk/work-experiencefor a searchable database of schemes. http://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/A fun website which offers internships, advice and information about a variety of schemes, including reviews from previous students.
12. And….. Milkround.com – www.milkround.com- Visit the Internship Zone. GO Wales http://www.gowales.co.uk/en/Graduate/placementsGO Wales advertises a diverse range of with organisations in Wales. Step – www.step.org.uk– A national scheme advertising project based work experience for students and graduates in small and medium sized businesses. TopInternships.com – www.TopInternships.com- Advertises a wide range of summer internships from well known graduate recruiters.
13. Equal Opportunity Work Experience Schemes EmployAbility- www.employ-ability.org.uk– Advertises 8 to10 week internship opportunities for undergraduates with disabilities in the financial services industry. TARGETchances- www.targetchances.co.uk– Internships and careers events for female, ethnic minority, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students interested in Investment Banking, City Law, professional services, technology, real estate and the public sector. Civil Service Fast Stream Diversity Internship Programmes - http://faststream.civilservice.gov.uk/Summer-Diversity- Internships/Programmes-and-Schemes/Summer-Development-Programme/Eligibility/ Check the Website for eligibility criteria. National Bureau for Students with Disabilities - www.skill.org.uk– Look under Policy and Volunteering for information on Volunteering
14. creating your own …. …..through speculative approaches to organisations Use IT directories such as Information Technology UK - Directory of UK Information Technology Companies What type of experience you are seeking Why you are approaching this organisation What skills and experiences you can bring When you are available www.aber.ac.uk/careers/specapps
15. Goal = graduate IT job but this summer… Good communication Teamworkingand interpersonal skills Organisation and planning skills Problem-solving ability Commercial awareness and customer focus Enthusiasm and motivation Adaptability and flexibility Willingness and ability to learn new skills quickly.
16. Think about.. Why you want to do a placement How a placement might fit in with any future plans How you might best use and develop your skills, knowledge and experience How you can maximise your chances of success…
17. Need some help? Talk to a careers adviser Drop in sessions (15 minutes) available daily on a first come, first served basis in our office in the Students’ Union (10.30am-1.00pm) Longer (30 minutes) appointments can be booked through reception– call in or phone on 01970 622378
18. Consider Who do you know who can help you? Who do the department know? If you need specific information contact our Information Manager – Myfanwy Ford amf@aber.ac.uk or visit her to ask questions direct in our union office on Tuesday and Friday afternoons (term time) 2 -4pm
19. Union Careers Office Open weekdays 10am – 5pm (Friday 4pm) Daily drop in support 10.30 – 1pm Email: careers@aber.ac.uk Web: www.aber.ac.uk/careers Facebook: www.facebook.com/abercareers Twitter: @abercareers Phone: 01970 622378