Have you had a look at the National Career Service website lately?car
No? Well as a self-confessed careers information nerd I have!
And it's pretty impressive.
Careers information databases like this one and Prospects (the UK's official graduate careers website) are a great starting point for researching your job ideas.
Not only do they give you a summary of what the job involves, skills and qualifications needed, routes in as well as pay, but the further information section is great at taking your research that bit further by giving you links to industry bodies and key organisations.
This sort of exploration can lead you to ideas for work experience, key job vacancy sites, interesting courses and application and interview advice - for the job area that interests you.
Much better than Googling!
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Friday, 5 October 2012
Thursday, 2 August 2012
FAQ - How Can I Get Information on Working and Studying Abroad?
As with many careers faqs, a really good starting point on information about careers and courses in the rest of the world is the Graduate Prospects website, where you can find a dedicated section on the subject. Here you can find plenty of help to think through your decision, profiles on working and studying in over fifty different countries, plus information on gap years and Teaching English as a Foreign Language plus a search facility to find international job opportunities.
Working abroad is one of the subjects on which books are still being published, so a visit to the main University library or public lending library may be worthwhile. Titles covered include everything from finding holiday jobs and backpackers' guides to information for people who are considering long-term relocation to develop their career.
Some key tips from our own Careers Advisers on the subject of working and studying abroad are:
Working abroad is one of the subjects on which books are still being published, so a visit to the main University library or public lending library may be worthwhile. Titles covered include everything from finding holiday jobs and backpackers' guides to information for people who are considering long-term relocation to develop their career.
Some key tips from our own Careers Advisers on the subject of working and studying abroad are:
- If you're considering a gap year, how will it fit in with your future career plans? Not all employers will be impressed by your improved surfing skills gained on Bondai Beach.
- There is a current vogue for 'overseas internships' but check these out carefully as many require you to pay large sums of money to participate. Ask about the career destinations of past participants and check that there are no similar paid or cost-free opportunities.
- As with many things, planning is the key to success. Start thinking about your plans well in advance. Next year may be better than right now.
Thursday, 19 July 2012
FAQ: Where can I get advice on which postgraduate course to study?
A good starting point is the Graduate Prospects website, which has a whole section on postgraduate study at prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate_study.htm As well as general information about key things to consider and funding information, you can find detailed information on specific University Departments and a search facility so that you can look for postgraduate courses in the UK that may interest you.
At the University of Cumbria, campus libraries contain copies of postgraduate prospectuses sent to us by many Universities as well as hard copies of the Prospects Postgraduate Directory, Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide and Prospects Postgrad UK (quarterly magazine). Many public lending libraries will also hold copies of these publications.
You may also find some more specialised information about specific career or study areas. For example, if you are looking for postgraduate teacher training courses www.gttr.ac.uk has full details about how to apply and an online application system. Or if you are interested in Psychology courses, you can find details about the various options at www.bps.org.uk These are just two examples.
It's important to consider your reasons for wanting to do postgraduate study and the relative importance of your eventual career choice. A postgraduate course is by no means a ticket to a guaranteed job, so ask course tutors carefully about the destinations of previous students if career outcomes are important to you.
If you are looking at doing a postgraduate qualification by research rather than a taught degree, you will need to take the initiative in structuring and organising the research and choosing a supportive research tutor you feel you can work with can become almost as important as the choice of research topic. There are also an increasing number of postgraduate courses taught by distance learning.
University of Cumbria students and graduates who want to discuss their postgraduate options in depth can feel free to contact us by email
At the University of Cumbria, campus libraries contain copies of postgraduate prospectuses sent to us by many Universities as well as hard copies of the Prospects Postgraduate Directory, Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide and Prospects Postgrad UK (quarterly magazine). Many public lending libraries will also hold copies of these publications.
You may also find some more specialised information about specific career or study areas. For example, if you are looking for postgraduate teacher training courses www.gttr.ac.uk has full details about how to apply and an online application system. Or if you are interested in Psychology courses, you can find details about the various options at www.bps.org.uk These are just two examples.
It's important to consider your reasons for wanting to do postgraduate study and the relative importance of your eventual career choice. A postgraduate course is by no means a ticket to a guaranteed job, so ask course tutors carefully about the destinations of previous students if career outcomes are important to you.
If you are looking at doing a postgraduate qualification by research rather than a taught degree, you will need to take the initiative in structuring and organising the research and choosing a supportive research tutor you feel you can work with can become almost as important as the choice of research topic. There are also an increasing number of postgraduate courses taught by distance learning.
University of Cumbria students and graduates who want to discuss their postgraduate options in depth can feel free to contact us by email
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Manchester Graduate Recruitment Fair
We have received the following reminder notice about the above event from Manchester University:
- Hundreds of graduate jobs (local and national) starting June onwards (mostly permanent and paid, but a handful of voluntary positions too) plus some postgrad course opportunities, all on offer at: The Graduate Recruitment Fair, Manchester.
- Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 June 2012, 10.30am - 4.00pm, The Armitage Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester. DIFFERENT EXHIBITORS EACH DAY .
- 160 companies and institutions - with graduate vacancies for this year. Attend on both days if you want to see all the exhibitors. BRING COPIES OF YOUR CV.
- STUDENTS & GRADUATES FROM ANY UNIVERSITY WELCOME.
- FREE bus from Piccadilly Railway Station to the Armitage Centre and back.
- For details and to register to attend, see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/graduatefair
Sunday, 31 July 2011
Opportunities for Unemployed Graduates in West Cumbria
If you are still looking to connect with a job opportunity in Cumbria, here are details of two current opportunities that may be of interest to you:
Routes2Work offer a Graduate Employment Programme to unemployed graduates living in specific areas of Allerdale and Copeland Districts, West Cumbria. Introductions to employers and wage subsidies are available.
To find out more and for a no obligation chat please telephone Julie Wedgwood - Routes2Work Manager on 01900 873371.
Young Million courses are open to all unemployed 18 - 25 year olds. The three day course is scheduled to take place on 10th, 11th and 17th August at Energus, West Cumbria. It offers the opportunity to experience real workplace environments and develop the skills and self confidence that employers are looking for.
To apply, visit the Young Million website at youngmillion.commonpurpose.org.uk and download the application form for your nearest location.
Routes2Work offer a Graduate Employment Programme to unemployed graduates living in specific areas of Allerdale and Copeland Districts, West Cumbria. Introductions to employers and wage subsidies are available.
To find out more and for a no obligation chat please telephone Julie Wedgwood - Routes2Work Manager on 01900 873371.
Young Million courses are open to all unemployed 18 - 25 year olds. The three day course is scheduled to take place on 10th, 11th and 17th August at Energus, West Cumbria. It offers the opportunity to experience real workplace environments and develop the skills and self confidence that employers are looking for.
To apply, visit the Young Million website at youngmillion.commonpurpose.org.uk and download the application form for your nearest location.
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