there’s more to this than a good c.v.! ann allen: associate dean helen reed: employability...
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There’s more to this than a good C.V.!
Ann Allen: Associate Dean
Helen Reed: Employability Coordinator
Dean Penford: Careers Consultant
Career Planning and Employability
• What is career planning and management
- the view from Social Sciences
• The impact of the current employability agenda
- what do students say they want?
- what are we doing?
• How can we optimise successful transitions from University to graduate employment?
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A B
A B C D
A B
Making Implementing
W.I.R.D
STAGE4 →
STAGE5 →
STAGE6 →
STAGE7 →
STAGE8 →
Locating appropriate opportunities
Approaching opportunity providers effectively
Managing selection process/es
Dealing with selection outcome(s)
Taking stock of career planning in the light of consequentsubsequent transitions
Effective career planning means:
Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision(s)
STAGE1 →
Being ready and willing
Effective career planning means:
Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)
STAGE1 →
STAGE2 →
Being ready and willing
Understanding& owning a rationalmethod for decision making 6 inter-related questions about self and opportunities
Effective career planning means:
Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)
STAGE1 →
STAGE2 →
STAGE3 →
Being ready and willing
Understanding& owning a rationalmethod for decision making 6 inter-related questions about self and opportunities
Deciding - by using the decision making method to gain & organise sufficient insight about self and opportunities
Effective career planning means:
Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)
Face to face queries: Oct 2012 – Jan 2013
Application forms 13
CV 81
Covering letter 4
Interview support 12
Job search 18
Postgraduate study 31
Teacher training 15
Placement 1
Pre-placement 3
Work experience 5
Work / study abroad 4
187
Career management 39
Choosing Career 27
Course change 5
Time out 1
Undergraduate study 5
77
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STAGE1 →
STAGE2 →
STAGE3 →
Being ready and willing
Understanding& owning a rationalmethod for decision making 6 inter-related questions about self and opportunities
Deciding - by using the decision making method to gain & organise sufficient insight about self and opportunities
Effective career planning means:
Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)
Making Decisions October to January
Career management 39
Choosing Career 27
Course change 5
Time out 1
Undergraduate study 5
77
STAGE4 →
STAGE5 →
STAGE6 →
STAGE7 →
STAGE8 →
Locating appropriate opportunities
Approaching opportunity providers effectively
Managing selection process/es
Dealing with selection outcome(s)
Taking stock of career planning in the light of consequentsubsequent transitions
Effective career planning means:
Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision(s)
October to JanuaryApplication forms 13
CV 81
Covering letter 4
Interview support 12
Job search 18
Postgraduate study 31
Teacher training 15
Placement 1
Pre-placement 3
Work experience 5
Work / study abroad 4
187
Implement decision
However! Well informed?2 CV Personal Profiles
Possessing many non-academic skills, such as; people skills, working in a team and the ability to work independently. But also academically, I have enjoyed building on my current knowledge and solving problems.
A motivated second year psychology student with proven experience of working with young people raising achievement and motivation; mentoring; and supporting transition. An excellent communicator, practiced in negotiation within the education arena at a variety of achievement levels. An active listener with the ability to manage caseloads and work under pressure. An organised worker able to multi-tasks to successful completion with respect to competing demands. Looking to gain further experience working with children for continuous professional and career development.
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Employability activity and the CPC
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• Stage 1 – Engagement
• Induction activities
• Career fairs
• Portfolio building
• Tutorials
Employability activity and the CPC
• Stage 2 and 3 – Decision Making
• Career planning sessions within ‘School of Social Sciences Careers week ‘ and ‘Psychology Careers week’
• Succeed with Social Sciences events
• Individual consultations with School’s Careers Consultant
• Tutorials
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Employability activity and the CPC
• Stage 4 – Opportunity Awareness
• Work based learning and Work Experience
• Work based modules and assessments
• Succeed with Social Sciences events
• ‘Careers in Focus’ events
• Careers Fairs
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Employability activity and the CPC
• Stage 5 – Locating Opportunities
• Vacancy Information
• Careers Fairs
• Employer presentations
• Succeed with Social Sciences events
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Employability activity and the CPC
• Stage 6 and 7– Approach employers and get selected !
• CV workshops
• Succeed with Social Sciences events
• Acceler8 events
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Employability activity and the CPC
• Stage 8 and 9 – Deal with outcomes and review
• Individual guidance
• Graduate workshops
• Portfolios
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Where do your students fit ?
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Locate Opportunities
Approach Opportunity Providers
Selection Process
Selection Outcomes
Appraise Planning
1 2 3 4
Engaged Formula
Self Opportunities
Self Awareness
Opportunity Awareness
Making Implementing
Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decisions Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision (s)
