westminster - job seeking jan2015
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What will be covered
Getting started
Targeting companies
Different routes into employment
How to find and research jobs and employers
Getting started
What job
do I want?
What have
I got to
offer?
What jobs
are out
there?
What do you want?
What jobs would suit me?
http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/current-
students/support-and-facilities/career-development-
centre/finding-work/what-career-is-right-for-you
Graduate advice websites, careers events, networking, work shadowing & experience
Talk to a careers consultant
Targeting companies
Business activity
Size
Training
Prospects
Culture
Travel
Location
Salary
Benefits
Security
Current climate
Recent improvements in UK, but overall economy still challenging
Competition is tough – those with work experience are more likely to be successful
Early application to a wide range of employers is essential
What’s out there?
Large graduate recruiters
Small and medium sized enterprises
Private sector
Public sector
Voluntary sector
Self-employment
Iceberg principle
75%
25%
The open job market Advertised posts
The hidden job
marketDirect
approaches
Networking
Open job market
Graduate / general jobs boards
Company websites
Specialist / professional body websites
Social media
Recruitment fairs / careers events
Recruitment agencies
Local and national press
Online jobs and events system (on our home page)
Finding work section:
CDC Vacancy sources:www.westminster.ac.uk/careers
- finding jobs by subject - working and studying abroad
Other useful websites
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.targetjobs.co.uk
www.milkround.com
www.insidecareers.co.uk
www.monster.co.uk
www.indeed.co.uk
www.totaljobs.com
www.fish4.co.uk
www.jobserve.com
www.jobsite.co.uk
Finding the hidden jobs
Approach current/previous employers
Network with existing and new contacts
Offer to temp or freelance with firms looking for staff
Speculative applications (written)
Cold calling - in person, by phone
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Networking
Who is in your network?
Family and friends
Clubs and associations
Tutors and careers consultants
Previous employers
Professional associations
Alumni associations
Networking
Make it known that you are looking for work and what it is that you can do, ask open questions: what they do, any advice and further contacts
Use a broad spectrum of communication
methods: face-to-face, phone calls, emails, social
networking sites, online discussion forums
By utilising your network, you are utilising the
network of everyone within that network too
Social networking
Linkedin, twitter, facebook.....
Establish contact with professionals you have
recently met
Research or follow specific companies / personnel
Identify industry trends
But take care over your online profile.....
Speculative applications
Research, research, research
Target a named person with a relevant role in the organisation
Develop a persuasive, targeted CV and covering letter
Follow-up with a phone call
Ask for further contacts
Be persistent!
Summary
Know what you have to offer, what you want,
what’s out there for targeted campaign
Use a range of open and hidden techniques
Use your network to identify opportunities and inform company interactions
Review your progress regularly
Career Development Centre
Services
1-to-1
Guidance
E-Advice
Vacancies
& Events
Information
ResourcesVolunteering
Employer
Events
Talent Bank
Associates
In Schools
Mentoring
Contact us
Central London
1st Floor, Cavendish House
101 New Cavendish Street
London
W1W 6XH
Harrow
Room E16
Watford Road
HA1 3TP
Nearest Tube:
Northwick Park
T 020 7911 5184
westminster.ac.uk/careers
Follow us on
facebook.com/uowcareers
twitter.com/uw_careers
blog.westminster.ac.uk/careers
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