the employability times year1 oct13
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BSEO's official newsletter for October 2013TRANSCRIPT
What is BSEO?
BSEO is Business School Employability Office.
Where are we?
BSEO is located in Queen Mary 245.
What does BSEO do?
The BSEO team helps UG and PG students find placements or
internships which are required as part of their degrees. For e.g..,
Sandwich year students, PG MBA IB students, MA Tourism
Management etc.,
You can also come to us if you have any questions on the
Employability Passport.
What does BSEO ‘NOT’ do?
BSEO does NOT advertise part-time or casual jobs. Please refer
to Guidance and Employability Team (GET) for more information.
How can we contact BSEO?
Refer to contact details below.
Looking forward to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
Message from the BSEO
Mark your Diary
Networking Event
Photo gallery
Sandwich year FAQs
University of Greenwich
Queen Mary 245
London SE10 9LS
E-mail: [email protected]
Direct Line: +44 (0) 20 8331 9772
BUSINESS SCHOOL EMPLOYABILITY OFFICE
We are open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Friday (Term Time).
Twitter: @UofG_BSEO LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/uofgbseo
Facebook: BusinessSchoolEmployabilityOffice
11 October 2013
First Year UG
The Employability Times
Placements Internships Mentoring Erasmus Employability Passport
Big Picture Seminar “Managing change: Digital transformation - the final frontier”
Wednesday 16 October 2013 Time: 5-7pm
Stephen Lawrence Building, Room SL101
To register for this seminar, please complete the online booking form
http://goo.gl/rkQCgF
Term 1 Events Calendar Click here to register
Matthew Cashmore
Digital Director at Blackwell’s Trevor Goul-Wheeker
Chairman at Blackwell’s
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The Greenwich Employability Passport scheme formally recognises extra-curricular activities undertaken by undergraduate Business School students. It is a point-based scheme where students are rewarded and awarded at different levels of achievement. Business School hosted its first annual Employability Passport Networking Event on the 4th of October 2013. The Networking Event recognised Business School students who collected 80 points or more and have successfully achieved the yearly target on the Greenwich Employability Passport. The event provided students with an unique opportunity to practice professional etiquette and networking, as well as providing business professionals a chance to meet potential future interns & employees. Employers were asked to network with our students via icebreakers such as the ‘Identify Me” game.
Top 10 Winners of the Identify Me Game were awarded a tour of the Bloomberg Offices!
Elizabeth Oluyitan Yulia Kasiyanova
Rabeya Chowdhury Akeem Akintokun
James Little Joshiah Da silva
Christine Christofi Daniel Opoku-akyeampong
Sophie Parker Julia Nilsson
Top GEP scorers in the First year were rewarded!
Deborah Jelenke – Shadowing opportunity with Northern Trust Julia Nilsson – Shadowing opportunity with Golden Hinde Trust
The BSEO would welcome feedback and comments on the event as this is the first event of its kind
that the Business School Employability Office has hosted.
Please email [email protected] to send your feedback/ comments/ suggestions.
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Question Answer
“What is a placement?”
The Business School offers the sandwich (or industrial placement) option on all of
its undergraduate degrees. This is seen as an ideal way for students to obtain some
valuable employment experience prior to venturing into the graduate job market.
The placement must be a minimum of 9 months and maximum of 14 months
full‐time paid work and is undertaken after the second year and before the third
year of study.
What are the benefits to choosing
a sandwich degree?
Previous sandwich students have cited the internship/placement as the most
important part of their CV. It demonstrates an ability to bring together your
academic learning with vocational experience. In general some of the benefits are:
• Enables you to obtain the Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (GDPP), which is awarded to students on work placements only • Helps you to secure a better job after graduation by having some previous useful employment experience on your CV • Earns you some cash (students are usually paid for their placement year or reimbursed for travel expenses) • Gives you an opportunity to put your academic learning from years 1 & 2 into practice • Provides a basis for your final year dissertation and case studies • Improves your confidence and employability.
“Do I need to find the placement
myself?”
Ultimately – yes. As part of our Code of Practice, it is the student’s responsibility to
find and secure their own placement. We do advertise placement vacancies to
students, but you will need to make a fair amount of applications independently in
order to increase your chances of securing a job.
“Can I apply for placements
myself?” Yes. Students are expected to apply themselves.
“What happens if I don’t find a
placement in time?” You can transfer to the full-time equivalent of your programme.
“How soon should I start looking?”
As soon as you start university in the second year. Do not leave your job search
too late or you will find that you have missed out on some of the major placement
vacancies.
“When can I start my actual
placement?”
As soon as you have finished your 2nd year of study. Students are reminded that
they should make every effort to obtain good grades for the 2nd year as this is
usually one aspect which employers are keen on when recruiting a placement
student.
“Can I go abroad during my
placement?”
Yes. Students on the BA Hons International Business are encouraged to go abroad
for their placements.
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“How much will I be paid?”
Students on sandwich courses at university are exempt from the National
Minimum Wage (NMW), therefore an employer has no obligation to pay you a
specific amount for your salary. The average this year is between £12,500 to
£14,500 per annum – but it is the quality of the placement (and not the salary!)
that is the most important issue.
“Will the Business School
Placements Office help me to find
a placement?”
We are here to support and guide you. We aim to do this through workshops,
meetings, briefings, one-to-one appointments and group sessions. We will provide
you with guidance on CVs, résumés, covering letters, application forms, interviews,
on-line tests, health and safety, equal opportunities etc. We will not, however,
find a placement for you.
“Do I have to pay tuition fees
during my sandwich year?” Yes. If you take a placement in this academic year, it would be £1000.
“Do I need a work permit if I am
an international student?”
No. As long as your placement has been authorised and you are registered on a
valid sandwich programme you do not require a work permit to be employed in
this country. However your full-time work cannot exceed the one-year for your
placement and you should not apply to permanent positions at any time.
“How do I book an appointment
with the BSEO?”
Use the details on the Contact Us link and we will book you in for the next available
appointment depending on the nature of your enquiry. Alternatively you can visit
the office and request an appointment at the front-desk.
“What happens if I fail my second
year of study?”
This depends on your academic profile and decision made by the School Board.
You may still be able to complete your placement (if found), however students are
advised to speak to a member of the Employability Office and/or the Quality
Officer for individual guidance.
“Can I use the Business School
Placements Office as a referee?”
Yes. But we are unable to comment on your character or personal suitability for a
vacancy. We can confirm your programme, mode of study, requirement for a
placement, name of placement company, duration of placement, dates of
placement, expected graduation date, attendance at meetings and workshops,
punctuality and level of preparation when attending appointments.
“How do change my mode of
study (to or from sandwich
mode)?”
Please send an email to [email protected] requesting to change your
mode of study. Please ensure you write your full name, student ID and year and
programme of study.
“What is the minimum length of
my placement?” 36 weeks/9 months of full-time work – half of which must be with one employer.
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“Does my placement have to be
within my subject area?”
It is strongly advised that you do secure a placement which corresponds to the
programme you are studying. Otherwise you may be asked by future employers
about the difference between your academic and vocational profile – remember,
employers prefer consistency and focus in potential employees.
“Is there a limitation of the
numbers of hours I can work
during my placement?”
During a work placement, there is no limitation on the number of hours an
international or home student can work as part of a placement. The 20 hours a
week rule only applies to the amount of work a student can undertake when they
are attending classes.
Watch out for….
• Top Dos and Don’ts
• Did you know?
• Tips from Current Placement students
• Much more!
…….. In upcoming Newsletters !
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..“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because
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