com 417 session 1 mairead mcfadden t
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COM 417 Session 1
Mairead McFadden
http://careers.ulster.ac.uk
T
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Today’s Session Self Awareness Making Effective Use of Career Information and
Resources WORK EXPERIENCE Employment Trends Transferable Skills Networking
Work Experience Development Unit Websitehttp://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk/
- Search vacancies notified to us- Find out about employer events at the University
Work Experience topic on Ulster GradNAVhttp://gradnav.ulster.ac.uk
- Types of work experience you can do- How to look for work experience- Industrial placement preparation- Employment Issues (law, entitlements, equality and diversity)
Work Experience Development Unit web
Industrial Placement Preparation Explore your skills, knowledge and attitude Explore options related to your job sector Plan for your placement experienceLink to … Personal Development Planning (PDSystem)
- CV Builder, Recording achievement OPUS placement management system
Work Experience topic onUlster GradNAV
Job Scene – Northern Ireland
“ I am particularly pleased that even in the current environment there is a continuing need for IT graduates and that a third of companies expect to recruit IT professionals over the next six months “
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Employment and Learning
Current Trends Over 1,000 companies in the NI sector, employing
over 11,000 960 mainly software development 75 Telecoms Industry in NI to grow at lower level that 1.9% as
predicted last year. Fewer applications to courses means future
shortages in the industry Current skills shortages mainly in IT professionals
with 3 – 5 yrs experience Outsourcing to IT services suppliers Geosourcing Encryption & Security Northern Ireland ICT Snapshot e-skillsUK
A Strategy for the Digital Content Industry in Ireland
Web-based business Games Broadband wireless infrastructure systems
integration and automation Digital libraries Non-media digital applications RF and Mixed Signal design
What skills do Employers value?
In-depth knowledge of your speciality Team working Problem solving Time management Leadership Flexibility AdaptabilityBelbin Audit
What Employers Want http://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk/webct/it/Employerswant/index.phtml
Where to find vacancies From your placement tutor Ulster Work&Learn ilink Work-experience site Newspapers Company’s own website Directories from Careers Service Careers & Placement Fair
Work Experience resources at your Career Centre on campus
Work Experience publications: Graduate Prospects work experience magazine
and special interest series GradIreland Work Experience & Internships Text books on jobs and careers abroad
Career Development Centre publications: Leaflets: part-time work, vacation work,
voluntary work Guide to career planning for 2nd year students
Careers & Placement Fair
14 October, 2010 Sports Hall, Magee 11am – 2pm Student helpers required For set-up on Wednesday and on the day
of the fair. £5.66 per hour First 10 emails addressed to
Useful Sites http://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk www.gradireland.com www.nases.org.uk/students www.targetjobs.co.uk/first-and-second-years/ www.workexperienceusa.com http://gradnav.ulster.ac.uk
Going Global Global opportunities Access from the My Careers section of the
student portal Professional advice, insider tips for 24
countries Employment trends, agencies, permits,
salaries CV advice Feature 30 largest cities in US Directory of employers with profiles for over
25,000 worldwide companies
The Career Development Centre Offers a Free Service to all Students Including:
Help with Career Planning Guidance, Advice and Information Support in finding placement or
employment A programme of recruitment and
information events Regularly updated information on
occupations, employers and further study
Today’s session – are you aware of
Aims and learning outcomes? Content of module? Value of placement? How to get a placement? Current Trends in employment? The Career Development Centre & Work
Experience Development Unit and how it helps?
Team skills, your strengths and weaknesses
http://workexperience.ulster.ac.uk
http://gradnav.ulster.ac.uk/html/resources-video.shtml