Newcastle University Careers Service - Working with Business

WORKING WITH BUSINESS Recruit and Develop Talent

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS CONTENTS 02 - 03 How we can help 04 - 07 Recruit our students and graduates 08 - 11 Connect with our students 12 - 15 Employers on campus 16 - 17 Career Insights 18 - 19 Recruiting International students 20 - 21 Newcastle University London 22 - 23 Working with the University

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS HOW WE CAN HELP Newcastle University graduates are highly employable - we are consistently one of the top 20 UK universities targeted by prestigious employers looking for high quality people.

The Careers Service works with regional, national and international employers, providing a range of recruitment services to help you find the best people for your business. We can support your recruitment of work experience internships, 9-12 month placements and graduate level vacancies.

The best and brightest students get multiple offers each year so it is important for recruiters to stand out from the crowd.

We’ll work with you to: - Create a bespoke talent attraction plan - Raise your profile on campus - Organise recruitment events and activities - Target specific groups of students - Support your diversity and social mobility targets - Help you to increase the quality of your new hires.

Please give us a call on 0191 208 2020 or email us at recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk to see how we can help.

Our friendly and professional staff are here to help and advise you, whether you are a an SME, national or international recruiter.

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS RECRUIT OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

RECRUIT OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

Vacancy Advertising

Targeted Emails

One of the best ways to promote your part-time, internship, placement and graduate vacancies to our students is through our free-to-use portal, Vacancies Online. You’re in control and can upload and edit your vacancies when it’s convenient for you.

Sending targeted emails is a cost effective way to get your message across to students from your chosen demographic, year group or course. This is effective in highlighting current vacancies as well as boosting attendance at employer presentations and recruitment events.

With over 23,000 highly qualified and talented students and graduates registered for the portal and over 6000 active users each month, advertising a position on Vacancies Online should be at the forefront of your recruitment strategy as it gives you maximum exposure to our students and graduates during their job search.

Our dedicated team are happy to offer advice about how to target specific groups of students and generate additional applications.

Please note that we do not advertise unpaid work, gap year and travel opportunities from unapproved providers or self-employed and freelance positions*.

For further information, visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/employers/vacancies *with the exception of some voluntary opportunities with registered charities based in the UK.

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For more information or to book your email campaign, email: recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk Amount of students to target

Cost per email, per student* * Please note: There is a £100 admin fee for all emails

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS RECRUIT OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

RECRUIT OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

Placements and Internship Programmes

Internships

Placements are a recognised part of a degree programme and take place during the penultimate year of study, usually for between 9 and 12 months.

Our internship programme allows North East businesses to utilise the skills of an undergraduate or postgraduate student in a project-based internship. We offer flexible term-time and vacation schemes and provide a comprehensive recruitment service to our clients. The programme provides businesses with a fantastic opportunity to benefit from the knowledge and skills of Newcastle students, which brings a fresh perspective to your organisation. Ask us about eligibility criteria for funding to support you in taking on a student intern.

Internships are usually for a much shorter period of time and can take place in term time or during University vacation periods.

Placement students and interns bring enormous value to host organisations and can rapidly make a real impact.

Newcastle University Careers Service supports hundreds of students to undertake paid placements and internships each year and we’re here to offer you support too. Not only do we ensure that your vacancies are widely promoted, we also work with you to target particular groups of students, and to design placement and internship programmes to support your business.

We can also provide funding to support regional SMEs to recruit our students and graduates. * *subject to eligibility and availability

“Internships are a productive way of engaging students to support our work and bring fresh ideas into the workplace.”

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In 2015 - 2016, 95% of students were offered permanent, graduate level employment following their Santander internship experience.

Santander Universities Programme Newcastle University is part of the Santander Universities programme, which allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the region to receive funding support. This funding offers Newcastle University students and recent graduates paid internship opportunities for up to 10 weeks, on either a part or full time basis.

Year-long placement scheme We now offer all* undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake an approved placement year. This gives students the opportunity to spend 9-12 months in paid employment before returning to university to complete their final year. During this time, the student and employer are supported by the university to get the most out of their employment. A placement student can be an affordable recruitment tool to add talent to your organisation. *excludes, Medicine, Dentistry, Speech & Language Science and Chinese/Japanese studies Please give us a call on 0191 208 2020 or email us at recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk to find the right recruitment solution for you. ncl.ac.uk/employers recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk 0191 208 2020

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS A key part of any effective recruitment strategy is generating increased applications or interest from talented students through profile raising activities on campus.

Newcastle University Careers Service offers a number of wellestablished ways for you to do so, but we’re also always happy to explore any new ideas in partnership with you.

Many organisations find that a combination of targeted recruitment presentations, drop-in sessions, mock interviews, skills sessions and a range of promotional and brand raising activities are most effective in generating interest in recruitment opportunities within their organisations.

Careers Fairs High-profile recruitment fairs provide you with the perfect opportunity to meet wellprepared and motivated students. We run a number of fairs each year, to coincide with key recruitment deadlines, but please book early as these are incredibly popular.

For further information, visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/employers/events

Recruitment Presentations Recruitment presentations on campus enable you to showcase your company and employment opportunities to proactive students who are deciding which companies to apply to.

Events can be booked throughout the year but attendance is usually higher in the first semester when more students engage with the Careers Service. Advertising during semester one offers the best chance to raise your profile with students who are making decisions about their careers.

Our dedicated staff will help you to plan an effective marketing campaign for your activity and will update you with student numbers prior to your event. We will also guarantee exclusivity on the day of your event by ensuring that no other organisations from your sector will be presenting at the same time.

For more information, email recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS

CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS

Sponsorship and Advertising

Social Media

There are a number of ways that you can boost recognition and brand awareness on campus that go beyond the traditional attendance at recruitment fairs or delivering recruitment presentations. We can help develop bespoke plans to meet your strategic objectives and maximise your return on investment.

You can find us on various social media platforms and use our channels to remind students about upcoming closing dates, promote your attendance at our events and advertise your open evenings.

Options include: - Become a primary or associate sponsor at one of our large recruitment fairs - ask us about advertising opportunities too - Sponsor our highly visible Careers Service Student Brand Ambassador or Student Temps Team for an academic year by featuring your logo on their hoodies/t-shirts

We also have the opportunity for you to ‘go live’ on our Facebook page during events and drop-in sessions. Alternatively you can take over our Facebook page for the day.

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- Have your logo on our canvas bags that are distributed at all of our events - Sponsor a category or individual achievement award at the Pride of Newcastle University Awards, a high profile showcase of the extra-curricular achievements of some of our most talented students.

For more information, email recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk

Case Studies and Webinars We can help to showcase your organisation through case studies, webinars and alumni profiles - ask us for more information.

E-marketing You could reach over 23,000 students by featuring in or sponsoring our newsletter.

Get in touch to find out more by emailing recruitmentandevents@ncl.ac.uk.

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS EMPLOYERS ON CAMPUS Drop-Ins Our busy Careers and Enterprise Centre is the perfect location to hold an informal drop-in session. Passing students will gain awareness of your organisation and will be able to connect with you in an informal setting. While holding your drop-in session, you could also take advantage of our Facebook Live* opportunity. Contact us to find out how you could get involved.

Skills sessions Skills sessions provide an opportunity for you to support your students in developing a variety of skills. Employer-led, but not recruitment focused, topics could include things like; how to succeed at assessment centres, developing leadership or communication skills, technical awareness, commerical acumen, team working etc. We’re happy to advise you of topics that would add most value and then make all necessary arrangements to ensure your skills session is valuable for you and the attendees.

In addition to short and focused skills sessions, we also offer the opportunity for a small number of companies to work with us to develop Advanced Awards in a particular skill.

These take place over a number of weeks and give our partners the chance to get to know a committed group of students in depth - an ideal precursor to a more formal recruitment process. *Please note: This is a paid for service

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS EMPLOYERS ON CAMPUS Mock Interviews and Assessment Centres We’d love to hear from you if you would like to help our students to articulate their skills and hone their interview techniques by providing interview practice sessions or mock assessment centres. It’s a great way for you to raise your profile on campus too.

Guest Lectures Contribution to the curriculum is always popular and the Careers Service can put you in touch with colleagues across the university to explore options.

Enterprise Challenges Our dedicated Rise Up team are experts in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Education and organise a range of events including business challenges, boot-camps and competitions. Companies can increase brand recognition by setting or judging challenges, providing prizes, sponsoring the events and mentoring students.

For further information about Rise Up, visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/enterprise

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS PROVIDING CAREER INSIGHTS Hosting Students As well as on-campus activity, we actively seek opportunities for our students to visit employers’ premises. This is through a variety of channels, including our Career Insights Programme, Career Development Module and through student projects and presentations.

Social Mobility A diverse workforce is increasingly important and we can help you to access a wide demographic. Our Career Insights Programme is specifically designed to support students from under-represented groups and includes multiple opportunities to showcase your business.

For further information, visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/workexperience/termtime/#careerinsightsprogramme

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS RECRUITING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Each year Newcastle University recruits talented and knowledgeable students from across the globe, making up over a quarter of our total student population.

International students can bring different perspectives, fresh outlooks and valuable international experiences to businesses, whether you are looking for someone to identify new market opportunities overseas, or to help with intercultural awareness, business etiquette and language skills.

Despite all the benefits that come from recruiting international students, some employers are reluctant to do so because of the recent changes to the UK immigration system, which have left some employers with questions about recruiting anyone who requires a visa.

This guide is a useful resource if you have any questions about recruiting international graduates and the Careers Service team are happy to help and advise by referring you to additional resources if you have any questions. www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/jobs/internationalstudents/#workingafterstudying

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY LONDON With an exciting new campus in the heart of the City’s financial district, we work hand in hand with industry to develop highly employable graduates with the skillset and knowledge top employers demand.

Business is built on networks and communities. Join our industry network to develop contact with a pool of potential future hires, who receive the full benefits of a researchinformed, industry-immersive education. You can help to ensure our students are equipped to join the global workforce by: - Becoming a member of our Advisory Board to inform the strategic direction of the campus and ensure our educational offerings meet the needs of industry - Delivering masterclasses and guest lectures - Offering short-term work placements or year-long internships - Setting practical projects - Developing research projects for postgraduate students

For further information, visit: www.ncl.ac.uk/london For any queries, call us on 0203 752 2459 or email us at newcastlelondon@ncl.ac.uk

The London Campus is on the edge of the famous Square Mile

London is the largest financial centre in the world (Global Financial Centre Index 2016, Z/Yen Group)

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS WORKING WITH THE UNIVERSITY We provide a range of specialist services and facilities to support your business needs.

By harnessing our people, research excellence and infrastructure, we help you find innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Providing Technical Solutions for your Business - Access research, consultancy, clinical trials and studentships.

Business Innovation Centres - Our Business Innovation Centres provide expertise and resources to support the development and growth of new ideas, products and services.

Knowledge Exchange Activities - We deliver a range of flexible knowledge exchange mechanisms to fit your business and organisational requirements.

Access Funding for Research Collaborations - We want to make it as easy as possible for everybody, from local organisations to international business, to access University expertise.

Facilities and Equipment - We have an outstanding range of facilities and equipment that you can access.

Training Staff and Continuing Professional Development - Our Centre for Professional and Executive Development meets the growing demand for professional skills development from all kinds of businesses.

Producing Products and Services - The University procures a significant amount of works, goods and services from commercial partners.

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Newcastle graduates have always been a great success at Unilever. We want to continue this tradition and carry on receiving these top quality students into our placements and programmes.

A great way for us to engage with Newcastle students is the close partnership we have with the Careers Service helping to support their fantastic array of initiatives and opportunities.

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