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BU Webinar ‘Your Employability Prospects after BU’

David Wakeford Careers Adviser


• 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

http://mycareerhub.bournemouth.ac.uk


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


Quick quiz!


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!



When do you need to apply for vacancies with large UK graduate recruiters? A by January B by March/April C by June/July


Quick quiz!


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!



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.


International Employability


• Volunteering • Societies and clubs • Student Ambassador or

PAL Leader • Student Development

Adviser • Opportunities on the

course • Placements • Internships • Entrepreneurial talents • Language skills


Enhance your Employability


Increased to 93.3% for 2013/14 graduates


BU Destinations


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



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



Expert assistance with writing CVs, covering letters & application forms

Careers & Employability


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


MyCareerHUB



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


http://www.gradlinkuk.com/china.php

http://www.gradlinkuk.com/africa.php

http://www.gradlinkuk.com/india.php

http://www.uwe.ac.uk/careers/students/international/malaysia/ukmalaysiagradlink/

http://www.gradlinkasean.com/


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



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)


http://oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk/


http://studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk/help/immigration-visas/working-after.html

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/The-next-stage/Working-after-your-studies/










• 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



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


www.bournemouth.ac.uk 19 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/award

Stand out from the crowd by developing your employability skills from the extra-curricular activities you enjoy


BU offers a work placement on every undergraduate and many masters degrees

*According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

Work Placements & Internships


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*


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




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 step-by-step


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


Work Placements step-by-step


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


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



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



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



Other examples



“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


Director Alistair Ellen shares his experience:


Accreditation and partnerships


We’re proud of the wide range of accreditations and partnerships we have with professional bodies


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: [email protected] Web: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU

Any questions?


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http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/online-events

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

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