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Where do you go from here? Potential career pathways for Cass undergraduates
Catrina Holmes
Careers Consultant
Careers & Student Employability (CaSE)
University of East London
This workshop will look at:
• Considering your career planning
• Some options to consider
• Useful resources for job search/planning
• Support available from CaSE at UEL
Over to you!
Share your thoughts about your priorities and or questions for the session
http://padlet.com/wall/srs250jgha4c
Any ‘deal breakers’?
Sample job titles
Employers related to careers with children & young people…
• Local Authorities
• Community Groups
• Faith groups/organisations
• Charity Sector
• Academies/schools/colleges
Alternative OptionsOther options may include:•Further study - post graduate qualifications, professional conversion courses •Self Employment •Graduate Training Schemes •Applying your knowledge, skills and experience in a sector not directly linked to your degree!
Post graduate study
This could include Master’s degree, Postgraduate certificate, Postgraduate diploma, conversion courses for professions…•Research your opportunities (as far in advance as possible)•Consider how you will fund your studies •For further information see http://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate_study.htm •The PGCE search function is now open – the application function will be active from 27th October.
Self Employment
• Planning and preparation is vital.
• Balancing risk with a portfolio career that mixes self employment with paid work is another alternative.
• For further information contact the UEL Enterprise team or ask for a copy of the guide to Self Employment for Cass students.
Graduate Training SchemesEmployer Industry/Business Sector
Graduate Jobs in 2016
Starting Salary
PwCAccounting and professional services
1500 Competitive
Aldi Retail 200 £42,000
Google IT and telecommunications No fixed quota Competitive
Teach First Public sector 1860 Competitve
Civil Service
Public sector 900+£25,000-£27,000
DeloitteAccounting and professional services
1200 Competitve
NHS Public sector 100+ £22,269
EYAccounting and professional services
1400 Competitve
KPMGAccounting and professional services
1000 Competitve
BBC Media 50+ £24,000
The Times Top Graduate Employers 2015-2016
Graduate Training Schemes
• 70% of graduate recruiters require a 2:1 or above
• 27% of employers/graduate roles demand specific degrees, which means that around 73% don’t!
• See:http://www.prospects.ac.uk/graduate_job_search.htm
http://www.milkround.com/ http://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/graduate/graduate-scheme/
What Employers Want
Identify good sources of information for your sector
•Linked In & other social media
•Professional Bodies
•Local government and charities
•Recruitment websites
Websites & Sources of Information
In summary:
How do I get from where I am today into the career I want?
• What skills/experience do I need to develop?
• What knowledge do I need?
• What practical steps do I need to take?
• Who can help me to market myself and make good career decisions?
Careers & Student Employability team (CaSE)
Support available for up to two years after graduation
•Online resources – ‘Get That Job’ & E-guidance
•Focused programmes including mentoring, volunteering and volunteering
•Pre-booked guidance appointments
•Cass based careers support (drop in sessions Tuesday AM & Weds PM in ED.G.15)
‘Alternatives to Teaching’ mini guide
http://bit.ly/1N1boDE
Any questions?
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