Working in the UK after your studies

Welcome to theCareers andEmployability Centre

Claire Ward

Information about……

• Job search strategy in the UK

• Making effective applications

• Resources available from CEC

• Your questions and queries

Careers and Employability Centre Where to look for vacancies

• Careers and Employability website

www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/search

Links to other vacancy web sites…….• International Job Online, which aims to bring together UK

educated International Students (European & Overseas) and

international Graduate Employers• International Graduate Jobs where you can find international

graduate jobs by sector, type or search by country

Careers and Employability Centre Where to look for vacancies

• Universum is committed to connecting leading international

employers with top global talent• Join the global talent network and Universum can provide you

with career opportunities at companies looking for your skills and

abilities• You will also be provided with valuable feedback on the match

between your skills profile and your preferred industries’

requirements

Advice on making applications

• Think about why you are being asked a question, refer to person

specification and the company web site• Work in draft initially and check for spelling and grammar• Be positive and ensure you have answered the questions• Use the STAR formula when answering competency based questions

S Situation or scenario

T Task or challenge

A Action, what did you do?

R Result

CV design

A CV usually contains the following information:

• Personal details such as name and contact details• Education history• Employment/voluntary work • Skills and experiences• Achievements• Interests and hobbies• References

Next steps …..

1. Clarify your career plans, consider who to apply to, you could

target firms already on the register of Tier 2 sponsors

2. If you are offered a position and issued with a Certificate of

Sponsorship you can apply for permission to stay in the UK

for up to three years on a Tier 2 (General) visa

3. If necessary direct employers to the information on the UKBA

web site about joining the register of Tier 2 sponsors

Next steps…..

4. Research organisations carefully and think about how to

provide evidence of your suitability for a position

5. Networking – do you have any contacts within an

organisation which would enable you to make a personal

approach

6. Develop a back up career plan that does not depend on

getting a UK work permit – Include applying for options in your

home country.

Showcase your skills and achievements in a Sussex Plus webfolio.

www.sussex.ac.uk/sussexplus

sussexplus@sussex.ac.uk

So, how can you get to see us?

• Briefings – Sussex Plus, Finding part time work, CVs and

Applications, interview skills, employer led skills events • Careers Advisers are available daily 10am – 5pm• Call in or phone 01273 678429 - for advice, CVs, personal

statements, cover letters and application form feedback.• Come along to the events – listed on news & events page• Follow us on Twitter & Facebook