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BU Webinar ‘Your Employability Prospects after BU’
David Wakeford Careers Adviser
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• The graduate labour market – Quick Quiz!
• What is employability?
• Careers and Employability at BU
• Employability Events
• Placements at BU
• Some case studies
• Further information
• Q&A
Webinar content
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From January – March 2015 the unemployment rate of 3.9% for young graduates in the UK was the lowest Q1 rate since 2007* A True
B False
*Source: Graduate Labour Market Statistics January-March Q1 2015
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Quick quiz!
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What % of this year’s entry positions are expected to be filled by UK graduates who have already worked for their organisations? A 31% B 24% C 22%
Source: Highfliers Research 2015
Quick quiz!
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When do you need to apply for vacancies with large UK graduate recruiters? A by January B by March/April C by June/July
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Quick quiz!
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Over four-fifths of the UK’s leading graduate employers are offering paid work experience programmes for students during 2014-2015 A True
B False
Source: Highfliers Research 2015
Quick quiz!
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UK study can develop: • Language fluency
• Confidence
• Effective communication skills
• Business & working experiences
• Cultural awareness / open mindedness
• Independence, motivation & adaptability
• An ability to solve multiple problems, as demonstrated by arranging visas, accommodation etc.
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International Employability
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• Volunteering • Societies and clubs • Student Ambassador or
PAL Leader • Student Development
Adviser • Opportunities on the
course • Placements • Internships • Entrepreneurial talents • Language skills
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Enhance your Employability
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Increased to 93.3% for 2013/14 graduates
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BU Destinations
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Average salary for 2012/13 graduates ranges from £18,615 - £22,785(1)
Graduate starting salaries at
the UK’s leading graduate employers are expected to increase for the second year running in 2015, reaching a median of £30,000 for the first time(2)
(1) Source: What Do Graduates Do 2014 - HECSU (2) Source: Highfliers Research 2015
The Economy
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Student Services at Bournemouth University was awarded Matrix in January 2015 – a quality award for information, advice and guidance
Qualified Careers and Graduate Recruitment Advisers
Faculty Placement Coordinators
Faculty Placement Development Advisers
Careers & Placement
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Expert assistance with writing CVs, covering letters & application forms
Careers & Employability
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Free access to placements / internships and graduate jobs for BU students (and 3 years after graduating)
Over 5,000 jobs are advertised each year to Bournemouth University students via our MyCareerHub system. 10% of these are overseas jobs
On and off campus
recruitment events and employer presentations
Job sector specific careers and job hunting resources
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MyCareerHUB
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CVs for international students - workshops
Going Global
BU Global Horizons Fund – Help with funding an international experience
Erasmus Funding – Help with funding an opportunity to work or study in Europe
Specialist careers websites for students/graduates who are studying in the UK:
UK/China Grad Link Gradlink Africa Gradlink India UK/Malaysia Gradlink www.gradlinkASEAN.com
Global Connections
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Animals, plants and agriculture
Job Search
These are the top job types searched for by international students at Bournemouth University in 2014/15
Advertising, PR and communications Marketing & sales
Recruitment and HR Business and management
IT and information services Media and journalism
Banking, finance and accounting Creative arts, design and culture Education and research
Engineering and manufacturing Retail
Charities and voluntary work Public sector
Health and Social Care Law
Environment, conservation & archaeology Energy and utilities
Property and construction Transport and logistics Science and pharmaceuticals
Hospitality, tourism, events and sports
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There are a number of options to work in the UK after your studies. The Home Office (UK Visas and Immigration) has a tier system for UK visas.
Working after your studies
Immigration and visas – Bournemouth University
For the full list of work visas, please visit the Home Office. The UK Council for International Student Affairs website has also got a section with information on UK work visas
Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)
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• Mehr Entertainment (Event production company), Germany
• Concerto Live (Global Brand Communication & Creative Live Event Management Agency), United Kingdom
• Moody’s Analytics (Financial markets analysis), United Kingdom
• Grupa TRIP (Conference and events organiser), Poland
• St Christopher’s Hospice (Palliative care centre), United Kingdom
• Royal Society of Medicine (educational organisation for those involved in medicine and health care), United Kingdom
• Beiao Convention & Exhibition, China
• Taste of Sound (Music event organiser), Czech Republic
• Capital Club East Africa (Private club), Kenya
Alumni – Global Destinations
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Graduate & Placements Fair
Network with recruiters.
Information on graduate opportunities, industrial placements and internships
• ‘Get that Job Day’
• Networking skills with employers
• Employability workshops covering interviews, applications, assessment centres and building a personal brand
Alumni – Global Destinations
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Stand out from the crowd by developing your employability skills from the extra-curricular activities you enjoy
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BU offers a work placement on every undergraduate and many masters degrees
*According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
Work Placements & Internships
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Some of our courses include mandatory placements, while on others they are optional Mandatory placements can be anywhere from 2
weeks to 40 weeks long. The shorter work placements are designed to fit in
around your modules of study
Bournemouth University have one of the largest numbers of students on sandwich course work placements in Great Britain*
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An important part of recruiting new graduates – ‘talent pipeline’
Network with professionals in your chosen field
Contacts you make while on your placement often lead to job offers
You could be based anywhere in the UK, or even overseas, during your placement
Work Placements & Internships
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We’ll always try to help you find the most appropriate work placement
Students on health and
social care courses will be placed at various NHS hospitals and medical centres throughout the south west
Work Placements & Internships
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Work Placements step-by-step
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Step 1: Boost your CV During your first year, engage in as many extra-curricular activities as possible - community work, clubs & societies, volunteering, sports, etc… Step 2: Preparation At the beginning of 2nd year complete the ‘Placement Unit’ and attend the following workshops: preparing for placements, attending interviews and writing CVs Step 3: Hunting From November of the 2nd year apply for placements with the support from Placement Coordinators, Academics, Careers Services and Employability staff.
Step 4: Look your best From January to May of the 2nd year attend as many interviews as possible and find your placement by the Autumn semester of the same year at the latest. Step 5: Show time Do your placement in the 3rd year Step 6: Back to school Come back to the university to complete the final year of your degree.
Undergraduate
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Work Placements step-by-step
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Step 1: Boost your CV During the first 3 months, engage in as many activities as possible, e.g. community work, clubs & societies, volunteering, sports, etc… Step 2: Preparation During the first 3 months, attend the following workshops: preparing for placements, attending interviews and writing CVs Step 3: Hunting From month 3 apply for placements with the support from Placement Coordinators, Academics, Careers Services and Employability staff.
Step 4: Look your best From month 3 attend as many interviews as possible and find your placement by 6th or 7th month. Step 5: Show time Do your placement from month 7 Step 6: Back to school Come back to the university at the end of your placement to complete the final year of your degree.
Postgraduate
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Intel – internships offered in sales, business operations, finance, logistics and marketing
Lastminute.com – operational and commercial support
Macdonald Randolph Hotel – 5 star hotel – lounge/restaurant and conference/banqueting departments
Marks & Spencer – food and clothing, understanding management operations and HR practices
The National Trust – event management, membership promotion, marketing and the management of the visitor experience
TUI –within the following departments: product, early and late trading, cruise and development
Unilever – analysis of consumer and market data
Tourism – example placements
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Name: Dinara Omarova Course: BA (Hons) Public Relations External Communications intern
What I really love about my placement is the fact that I could get my hands on real projects, such as major MINI milestones and help organise sponsorship events. So many amazing things have happened to me here!
My Placement Development Advisor was always there for me and ready to help
So far I have had an amazing time at MINI Plant Oxford, and it has truly helped me to shape the path that I want to take when I graduate
BMW Group – MINI Plant Oxford
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Name: Stanley Ako Course: BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
I provided IT support to other members of staff, managed the company server, developed websites for clients, designed email campaigns and produced reports
I managed the development of 5 client websites and over 20 email campaigns
I enjoyed working in a professional environment and the networking meetings which gave me the opportunity to meet with business owners which I did find inspiring
Pink Pepper Marketing - IT
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Name: Gino Meeajaun Course: BA (Hons) Marketing Communications
I am the ‘Adobe Marketing Communications and Digital Media Executive’ for the UK.
My job role consists of supporting managers within the marketing department and helping out with campaigns
A typical day consists of one or two meetings based around the campaigns you are either working on with the project leader, or ones that you’re managing. I’ve been there 6 months and already led 2 big projects and assisted on at least 8 others
Adobe
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Name: Rocksu Shin Course: BA (Hons) Advertising with Marketing Communications
I worked as an Account Assistant at 2 PR agencies in London, spending the longer period of time at Brazil. I couldn’t be any happier as I was able spend the whole year working in the industry
I feel a lot more confident and I feel like I have overcome the fear of dealing with a real job and professional life
I’d like to start a career in the advertising industry in the UK
PR Agencies
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Other examples
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“We were very impressed by the high standard of Bournemouth University applicants and narrowing the decision down to the successful person was incredibly difficult as all the students were extremely capable. All the applicants were bright, engaged, well presented and highly motivated. We strongly recommend other businesses to engage with the University’s Placement scheme”
Employer perspective
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Director Alistair Ellen shares his experience:
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Accreditation and partnerships
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We’re proud of the wide range of accreditations and partnerships we have with professional bodies
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Careers and Employability Service: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/careers Meet BU in your country: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international Local contacts in your country: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives Online Seminars and Chats: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/online-events Open Days: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding Fees and funding: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding Course information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses
Contact askBU Tel: +44 (0) 1202 961 916 Email: askBUenquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk Web: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU
Any questions?
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