QMUL International job search guide Pakistan

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Finding work in Pakistan: a guide for Pakistani students

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CONTENTS

Introduction

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How can you market your Queen Mary degree to employers?

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Preparing for your job search

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Your application: cover letter

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Your application: CV guide

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Your application: interview tips

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Living and working in Pakistan

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Finding vacancies: networking

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Finding vacancies: online

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How can Careers & Enterprise help you?

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INTRODUCTION

Pakistan is now one of the Next Eleven, a group that, along with the BRIC countries, are set to become one of the largest emerging economies in the 21st century. With an improving economy, returning to Pakistan has never looked so attractive for overseas graduates. However, searching for a job back home whilst you’re studying in London can seem difficult. Careers & Enterprise has produced this guide in order to help you with your job search. Including everything from what Pakistani employers look for in a graduate, to the experiences of Pakistani alumni, we hope that this guide will make the process of job hunting in Pakistan clearer and easier for you.

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HOW CAN YOU MARKET YOUR QUEEN MARY DEGREE TO EMPLOYERS?

Having a UK degree is looked on favourably by Pakistani employers. Overseas graduates are considered to have a better grasp of skills such as communication and also a greater understanding of international cultures, something that is of particular importance to globally expanding companies. However, as not all employers will have heard of Queen Mary University of London, how can you make your degree stand out from that of other returning graduates?

QMUL is a world-class university.

The prestige of your academic institution can be important to employers. Mentioning Queen Mary’s rankings and achievements can help attract an employer’s attention to your application. Here are some facts that you can add to your CV. • We’re part of the Russell Group.

In 2012, Queen Mary joined the internationally renowned Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities.

• We’re in the top 100 universities in the world.

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015, Queen Mary is currently the 98th best university in the world.

Read more here: www.timeshighereducation.com/ world-university-rankings • Many of our subjects rank highly in the UK league tables.

According to The Guardian University League Tables 2016, Queen Mary ranks 3rd for Law, 4th for Medicine, 5th for Dentistry, 6th for Drama, 7th for History and 8th for Material Sciences. If your subject ranks highly, you may want to include this in your CV or job applications.

Read more here: www.theguardian.com/education/ universityguide

QMUL has enabled you to improve your language skills This isn’t strictly exclusive to Queen Mary students, but since you have studied in the UK employers would expect you to have a good level of fluency in English. It’s only natural for you to find it easier to socialise with people from your own country when you are at Queen Mary, but it is worth interacting with non-Pakistani students to improve your English. Try to speak and write in English as much as possible - the more you use English, the better you’ll be! The School of Languages, Linguistics and Film put on in-sessional language courses that are both credited and non-credited which you can sign up to whilst you’re studying. Have a look at what’s available at http://language-centre.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/ You can also take full advantage of courses such as Business English, which will help you to prepare for your entrance into the corporate world. Find a list of English Language schools in London here: http://goo.gl/PY17Qn

QMUL has given you the chance the develop an attractive skillset Increasingly Pakistani employers are looking for candidates that are both technically able for the job and also have soft skills that make them stand out from the competition.

‘In Pakistan, your degree just helps you get your foot in the door and to fulfil initial criteria only. You need to have extra key skills and knowledge in the desired areas.’

Shahryar Khan, Queen Mary University of London Telecommunication Systems graduate, 2013

QMUL has given you exposure to a variety of cultures There are approximately 17,800 students throughout Queen Mary and around 8,000 are EU and international students.

If you interact with people from lots of different cultures, you can state on your CV and at interview that you have gained intercultural awareness and the ability to communicate with a variety of international cultures. This is valuable to any international or globally expanding companies.

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HOW CAN YOU MARKET YOUR QUEEN MARY DEGREE TO EMPLOYERS?

Through the group work, presentations, tutorials, coursework, extra-curricular activities and also living in a foreign country you will have gained soft skills such as: • Communication Employers relate good communication skills to the ability to work effectively with both colleagues and clients. Good communicators can adapt their style of communication to suit the task in hand.

• Interpersonal skills These skills enable you to build trust and rapport with other people and manage conflict if necessary. They are a valuable asset in the work place.

• Ability to work independently Being able to work with minimum supervision is important as companies do not have the resources to continuously oversee you.

• Ability to work as part of a team A team player understands clearly the goals of the team and works to achieve them. They are able to offer ideas, listen to other people and take feedback from other team members.

• Motivation and determination Enthusiasm for the role, company and industry is important.

Employers look to hire people who have the motivation and determination to succeed.

• Ability and desire to keep learning Jobs constantly change due to technological, political and economic factors, so you need to be willing to keep learning in order to adapt to new contexts.

• Problem solving Employers value the ability to apply both logic and creativity to solve problems.

• Time management Good time management is about being able to prioritise your tasks and being able to work on several different projects at once through planning the use of your time.

You may also have gained technical skills from your degree, if you use technology and equipment on your course that your peers at home don’t have. You can state these skills in the Education section of your CV.

Maria Hameed, Head of Leadership Development/ Talent Development at Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. Ltd, Karachi MSc International HRM and Employment Relations graduate 2013 Why did you choose to return home after you graduated?

‘Mainly due to visa limitations.’

What skills do you feel you acquired from studying in the UK and how did it add value to you for employment?

‘Both London and QMUL are known for being international in a true sense. The international and multicultural environment improved my skills of dealing with people from different cultures and backgrounds. This is particularly important if you’re aiming to work for a multinational organisation.’

What was the most challenging aspect of your job search and how did you overcome it?

‘When you’re disconnected from your country and home contacts for about a year and a half, re-connection takes a lot of effort. Finding a job worth my degree was also challenging and some job offers may not reflect what you aimed for with your education. You really need to be patient and open with job interviews. Tap every opportunity to meet new people for potential job opportunities and don’t expect to get the best offer right away.’

Do you think it’s more valuable for a Pakistani student to get an internship in the UK or in Pakistan whilst studying?

‘In the UK because it really adds value to a student’s profile. I opted for a student traineeship in London as this gave me exposure to the international workplace.’

What advice would you give current Pakistani students about conducting a successful job search when returning home after graduation?

• ‘Plan and start your job search even when you are in the UK • Don’t limit the ways in which you can gain experience start with internships, volunteering or even freelancing • Don’t lose your home country’s contacts when you’re in the UK- stay connected!

• Stay modest and humble. When you come to Pakistan from abroad you are stereotyped and considered as arrogant.’

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PREPARING FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH

What can you do whilst you are still in the UK to prepare for your job search?

1/ Ensure you develop your soft skills Pakistani employers consider those who have studied in the UK to be more likely to have soft skills. However, you need to be able to prove that you have them throughout the stages of the job application process. How can you make sure you develop and practice using them whilst you’re at Queen Mary?

Be active in your course Some of your modules will include a variety of learning and assessment methods such as presentations, blogging, report writing and group work. These are designed to help you improve your communication skills in a more professional setting. Try to immerse yourself in to these tasks so that you can make the most of this experience.

Get involved in the Students’ Union QMSU have a large variety of activities that you can be a part of, including Societies, Club Sport, RAG, Student Media or Volunteering. Participating in these will this help you improve your English and develop the communication, time management and other soft skills that employers are looking for. Use societies to try to interact as much as possible with non-Pakistani students as this will help to develop your language skills and also improve your understanding of the UK culture. If you’re concerned about straying too far away from your studies, most departments have a student-led academic society that you can be a part of.

Take a look at what QMSU has to offer: www.qmsu.org/getinvolved

‘Utilising their time at university in field related societies will help a student to stand out in their applications’ - Sarfaraz Abid, Assistant VP, JS Private Equity Management LLC

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2/ Research which industry you would like to work in Take some time to research and look into the different industries that you find interesting and would consider working in. If you’re unsure, book a Careers Appointment with the Careers & Enterprise team and they’ll help you to get a better understanding of what jobs may suit you. Make sure you attend any careers events for your School, as these give you an insight into the variety of industries that people with your degree have entered.

Top 10 work sectors for QM Pakistani graduates 68

Education 43

Engineering Operations

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Sales

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Information Technology

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Program and Project Management Consulting Legal

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Human Resources

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Finances

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(Data source: LinkedIn, Jan 2016)

3/ Consider what type of company would value a QM degree Most companies in Pakistan like hiring overseas educated graduates. You could work for start-ups, expanding companies, multinational corporations and everything in between. Each of these types of companies have their own advantages for their employees. It can help to research into the different types of companies and consider what appeals most to you.

Top 5 companies that QM Pakistani graduates work for ZTE Corporation

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Behria University

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Huuawei Technologies

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Mobilink

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COMSATS Institute of Information

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(Data source: LinkedIn, Jan 2016)

4/ Think about the location in which you would like to live Considering that Pakistan is still undergoing the process of urbanisation and industrialisation, there are more jobs for graduates in the largest cities. However, some industries have concentrated around certain cities. It is worthwhile researching this fully, but here are three examples: City/ Area

Main Industries

Islamabad-Rawalpindi area

Information Technology Telecommunications

Lahore

IT Finance Tourism

Karachi

Banking and Finance Media IT

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YOUR APPLICATION: COVER LETTER- WHAT TO INCLUDE

A cover letter is the first impression that a potential employer has of you and should always be included with any CV you send. Here are some tips for how to write a successful cover letter: • Try to make your cover letter as succinct as possible The maximum length should be the equivalent of one side of A4 • Include your contact details and make sure that they’re up to date • Make sure your cover letter is targeted to the potential employer. Research who will be reading your application and address it to them • State how you learned about the vacancy. If it was from a contact within the company, mention their name

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• Specifically relate your skills to the available position and any requirements they have advertised. This can include any relevant experiences from your education, previous work experience or any extra-curricular activities. Include examples to support you claims • Indicate any extra qualifications or awards received • The tone of the letter should be polite and formal and express your gratitude for the time they have taken to read your application.

Unless otherwise stated, if you’re applying via email, your covering letter should be in the main email text and you should attach your CV. Make sure that it is in a common format, such as Microsoft Word or a PDF document and make your name as the document title to avoid CV mix-ups!

YOUR APPLICATION: CV GUIDE

When you apply for jobs, double check whether any of the companies that you are applying to have a preferred application format. If not, here are some general tips on writing your CV:

• Ensure your wording is positive and active. Instead of stating your difficulties, use language such as ‘overcame’, ‘accomplished’ and ‘achieved’. Provide any statistics to show positive outcomes of your activities if possible

• Keep your CV as succinct as possible, with a maximum length of 2 A4 pages

• Unless specifically asked, you do not need to include references on your CV. Instead, prepare a separate document with at least two references on it

• Attach a passport-style photograph in the top right hand corner of your CV • Include an objective, outlining what kind of position, industry or company you are looking to work in • Tailor the information to the position you are applying for.

For example, include any modules you may have studied or provide examples of any specific skills you may have gained that are related to the vacancy

• Proofread your CV to make sure there are no spelling mistakes or grammatical errors. It can be helpful to get someone else to look through it for you as well • It is common in Pakistan for personal details such as your religion and marital status to be requested. You can also include this information towards the end of your CV.

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YOUR APPLICATION: CV GUIDE

Manahil Shafiq 5B, Pooley House, Westfield Way, London, E1 4PG. Contact number: +447717051562 Email: manahilshafiq@gmail.com

Write your education and employment history in reverse chronological order

Objective: Seeking a challenging position that will allow me to continue my learning development within the Banking and Finance industry.

Education MSc Banking and Finance, Queen Mary, University of London [September 2015- September 2016] • Passed with 66% (Merit).

Give your degree level, subject, university and years of study. Include any relevant modules, research or project work.

• Modules included: Corporate Finance, International Finance and Risk Management for Banking • Queen Mary is part of the prestigious Russell Group and is ranked as 98th in the Times Higher Education World University rankings BS (Hons) Economics an Finance, University of Central Punjab [July 2011- May 2015] • Passed with 60%.

• Modules included: Foreign Trade, International Finance and Marketing and Industry studies.

Employment History Include your former position, the company and the dates you worked.

Outline your roles and responsibilities whilst there, again including any relevant project work and skills acquired.

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Graduate Intern, Commercial Banking Sector HSBC [June 2015- August 2015] • Worked directly with customers to understand customer satisfaction • Provided support to my team and my managers by modelling, accounting, credit analysis, researching prospective clients, developing cash flow models, conducting market research, helping to create pitch books.

Financial Management Intern, Earthood Services Private Limited [December 2014- May 2015) • Managed financial databases • Gained experience in accounting and taxation, invoicing and payment tracking.

Other Experiences and Qualifications Fundraising Officer, Economics Society, Queen Mary University of London [October 2015- June 2016] • Increased grant funding and increased sponsorship funding through writing proposals and contacting local businesses.

• Organised fundraising events • Organised and helped execute other academic and social events Languages:

Write about any other experiences and qualifications you have gained. Highlight any relevant skills you have developed. Include any languages you may speak and include the level of fluency.

Urdu: Native English: Fluent Key Skills: • Strong computer knowledge • Excellent interpersonal skills attained through previous employment and being a part of a university society • Ability to work independently and as a team member • Good planning, time management and organisational skills • Good understanding of the International Banking and Finance industry through education and previous work experience.

Other Achievements • Came 2nd in Under 16s Regional Debating Competition • Received the John Maynard Keynes Award for Outstanding MSc Thesis

Personal Profile

Tailor this section to the requirements stated in the job description.

Date of Birth: 26/02/1991 Nationality: Pakistani Religion: Islam Marital Status: Single References available on demand.

Not essential to include, but this information will often be requested anyway.

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YOUR APPLICATION: INTERVIEW TIPS

The general recruitment process in Pakistan varies. If you’re applying to Multinational Corporations, the process can take up to 3 months and is likely to include a number of different recruitment methods. For instance, following the submission of your CV or application form, you might be invited to take an entry test. This will examine your logical reasoning, proficiency in English and numerical skills. Successful candidates would then attend an assessment centre run by the employer. Here you would give a presentation and take part in group work so that your skills in communication, teamwork and leadership can be assessed. If you were to pass that stage, you would then be invited for an interview where your motivation and competencies would be tested.

Job interviews are used both by multinational corporations and the majority of other companies in Pakistan. In order to present yourself in the best way, here are some interview tips that will help you to make the best impression possible: •P unctuality is very important Try to arrive approximately 20 minutes early. This way you will have time to compose yourself and fill in any extra paperwork that may need completing. Double check exactly where your interview is being held and if necessary do a practice journey. Make sure you’ve allowed time for traffic!

•B e professional at all times, even if you get a question you don’t like There’s no equality legislation in Pakistan and so there are no requirements concerning employers’ choice of interview questions. You may be asked openly biased questions about your family, your dress, your personal choices, facial hair and more. Try not to take offence and keep a positive attitude, even if you do not approve of the question. Answer by openly stressing the positive aspects that your choices could bring to the company.

•Y ou must be well presented Employers will see the way that you present yourself, whether in terms of dress and physical appearance to body language, as a reflection of yourself. Your clothes should be business formal and conservative. Your phone must be switched off. Ensure your posture is good and that you maintain eye contact with your interviewer: you don’t want to be considered as disrespectful or lazy!

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• Be polite at all times The interviewing process may be lengthy and there may be more than one representative of the firm present at the different stages of the process. Hierarchies in businesses can be complicated and therefore it is important for you to treat each person present with equal respect. Interviewers will look for modesty and humility, particularly as you are a UK educated graduate: arrogance will not be considered highly.

• Research the company and the industry Employers are looking for people who have a good understanding of their company, the industry and how the Pakistani economy affects both of these. Stay up to date with current events concerning the industry and company, research their competitors and be ready to talk around these topics.

• Be prepared to back up your story It is important to remain humble and not to brag about your achievements. Instead, share your experiences and how they had given you particular skills: this will show the interviewer that there is something behind your claims. Use positive words such as ‘learned’ and ‘achieved’ and never discredit a former employer.

• Asking questions to demonstrate your interest in the role Prepare between 3 and 4 questions that you can ask your interviewer about the role, the company, the industry and even its future. This is a great way to gain respect and credibility.

• Learn from the experience If you didn’t get the job offer, spend some time after your interview to reflect on the experience. Ask for feedback and take time to consider how you could improve before moving on to the next one.

‘Try to take all interview opportunities.

All interviews challenge you and you become a master of answering tricky questions.’

Maria Hameed, International Human Resource Management and Employment Relations graduate, 2013

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LIVING AND WORKING IN PAKISTAN

Tax rates: Top income tax rate is 20% for salaried taxpayers and 25% for nonsalaried taxpayers. This applies to an income in excess of 2,500,000 PKR Average salary: Average monthly salary in Pakistan is 79,687 PKR. This equates to approximately 525 GBP. Find more information on average salaries across different job sectors in Pakistan here: http://goo.gl/HgvZGG

Average working hours: The maximum hours of work is 40 hours per week.

Living and Working in Pakistan

Holidays: Standard holiday entitlement is 14 days paid leave and 10 days casual leave, in addition to around 13 festival holidays.

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Living costs: Pakistan is considered to have very low living costs, with Karachi being the world’s most inexpensive city. Read more about the cost of living at www.numbeo.com/ cost-of-living

Shahryar, Assistant Manager at Inbox Business Technologies in Islamabad, specialising in Solution Design and Network Solutions.

MSc Telecommunication Systems graduate, 2013.

Why did you choose to return home after you graduated?

‘I was unable to land a job in the relevant field of my interest or studies in the UK.’

How important do you think it is to maintain your home networks when you are studying overseas?

‘It is highly important and the contacts should be relevant to your area of study’.

If you did your job search after graduating from QMUL again, what would you do differently?

‘I think I should have searched for a job for longer than two months in the UK.’

How did you go about searching for a job?

What advice would you give current Pakistani students about conducting a successful job search when returning home after graduation?

‘Mainly regional job portals, for example Monster and Bayt. I also looked for different roles on the career portals on company websites as well as contacting recruiters on LinkedIn.’

‘Find key contacts in your area of interest. If you are knowledgeable and have relevant skills, you can find a job. Put LinkedIn to effective use by adding skills, summer projects, internships and certifications or qualifications.’

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FINDING VACANCIES: NETWORKING

Although there is an increase to online job advertising, job seeking in Pakistan is mostly done through face to face networking, introductions and personal contacts. In order for you to develop your own networks, there are a few things that you can do.

Maintain connections with your friends and family Make sure your social media platforms are up to date with your education and any work experience. Keep your friends and family updated with what you’re currently doing whilst you’re in the UK and what you may be looking for when you return home. Similarly, when you return to Pakistan, maintain your relationships with your Queen Mary friends, along with any academics or work experience colleagues. This is a great starting point for your own network - you never know when this might come in useful!

‘If you are planning to come back to Pakistan, then it is quite important for you to maintain these networks.

A constant mode of communication enables the potential networks to look out for the upcoming talented overseas graduates’ Dr Saqlain Gilani, Oral Biology graduate, 2014

Join the Queen Mary Alumni Network By signing up to the Alumni Portal you can subscribe to the alumni mailing list, search for fellow alumni and buy tickets for upcoming events in the UK or Pakistan. Most importantly, you can join the overseas group for Pakistan, which organises regular events and projects for alumni in Pakistan. You can also join the Queen Mary Alumni Group on LinkedIn - just search ‘Queen Mary Alumni Network’.

Visit the Queen Mary Alumni pages at www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni

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‘Get into contact with QMUL Alumni.

They know you and your struggle! I personally have a mentor who is a QM Alumni who graduated in 2008. Not only is this good for job opportunities but your seniors will be able to guide you with your career choices and professional development.’

Maria Hameed, Head of Leadership Development and Talent Development, Siemens Pakistan.

Sign up to professional associations and online forums Research the professional associations that you are interested in and see if you can sign up to their online newsletters.

These will offer information on networking and other professional events. You can also participate in online forums for international students in UK universities. For instance, you can ‘like’ the British Council UK Alumni Relations Network Facebook page. www.facebook.com/BritishCouncil.

UK.AlumniRelationsNetwork Some networking organisations for you to consider are: • British Alumni Association http://britishalumni.org.pk/ Formed as a part of the British Council’s global alumni development initiative, this is a society of UK graduates residing in Pakistan. They work on a national scale, providing a forum for the alumni of British universities and encourages mutually beneficial networking amongst members • OPEN (Organisation of Pakistani Entrepreneurs) Islamabad Chapter www.openislamabad.org/ Originally a US grounded organisation that emphasises the collaboration of entrepreneurs and professionals in helping one another to achieve their professional goals.

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FINDING VACANCIES: NETWORKING

LinkedIn LinkedIn is one of the most common ways people expand their professional network. Here, you can join the Queen Mary Alumni Network group and even some School specific groups. Furthermore, you can search and follow Queen Mary University of London and explore the careers of over 54,000 alumni. Keep your profile information up to date, as recruiters use LinkedIn to locate potential candidates. If possible, contact your former employers, professors and lecturers and peers you worked on group projects with, and ask if they can give you a recommendations on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great way of searching for jobs as many recruiters advertise their vacancies on it. ‘Follow’ companies that you are interested in and search in the ‘Jobs’ section of LinkedIn. Make your search country specific by changing your location preferences. Read about how to apply for jobs using LinkedIn here: https://goo.gl/aexKR0 For videos on how to build your profile and use LinkedIn functions go to https://students.linkedin.com/uk You can also read our guide to using LinkedIn here: http://goo.gl/YH3RQY

Sarfaraz, Assistant Vice President for JS Private Equity Management LLC in Karachi.

MSc Business Finance graduate, 2011 What skills do you feel you acquired from studying in the UK? ‘I feel getting to know people from all around the world and spending most of the time within a multicultural environment provided self-confidence and opened new horizons for me’ How did you go about searching for a job?

‘I decided to plan to start working as soon as I got back home. I applied and started giving interviews at JSPE via Skype whilst still in the UK.’ Are there any networks that you would recommend returning Pakistani students to connect with?

‘LinkedIn is the best source for jobs in Pakistan if you’re an overseas applicant.’

If you did your job search after graduating from QMUL again, what would you do differently?

‘Use recruitment agencies and LinkedIn in depth.’

What advice would you give current Pakistani students about conducting a successful job search when returning home after graduation?

‘Get in touch with friends, family or your LinkedIn network back home to try and secure a position whilst you’re still in the UK’.

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FINDING VACANCIES: ONLINE

Multinational companies that have branches in Pakistan will tend to advertise their vacancies online. Currently there is an increase in larger Pakistani companies also posting their vacancies online. This means that it is becoming easier for you to apply for jobs whilst you’re still in the UK. Here are some of the ways you can look for job vacancies.

Online resources available through Careers & Enterprise Careers Tagged is an online library of websites about everything concerning job searches. Enter ‘international students’ or ‘Pakistan’ into the search box for relevant resources. www.careerstagged.co.uk/ JobOnline is Queen Mary’s job board. You can search vacancies by country and industry. www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/jobs

Vacancies advertised on company’s website Most companies’ websites will have a ‘jobs’ or ‘careers’ section. Multinational corporations will advertise jobs throughout the countries that they operate in. Normally if a vacancy is advertised online, it will be alongside a job specification and details on how to apply for the position.

Online recruitment websites Recruitment websites tend to come in two forms: generalised and industry specific. Employers can use these platforms to advertise their vacancies and candidates can apply online. It is becoming increasingly common for candidates to be able to upload their CV onto a recruitment website, highlighting their areas of interest, and companies can then search through relevant CVs. Here are some you can use: • BrightSpyre http://new.brightspyre.com/ • Rozee www.rozee.pk/ • Pakistan Jobs www.pakistan.newjobvacancies.org/ • Mustakbil www.mustakbil.com/ • Bayt www.bayt.com/en/pakistan/jobs/ • The Accountancy Job http://pk.theaccountancyjob.com/ • The Engineering Job http://pk.theengineeringjob.com/ • The IT Job http://pk.theitjob.com/

‘Rozee.pk is a particularly useful website for job searching in Pakistan’ Sadaat Umar, Investment and Finance graduate, 2008

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HOW CAN CAREERS & ENTERPRISE HELP YOU?

Careers & Enterprise supports Queen Mary University of London students across all aspects of their career development.

Careers Consultants Every School has their own dedicated Careers Consultant.

Your Careers Consultant will run a programme of career workshops and events for your School that can you attend, featuring employers and alumni. Find these here: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/events

Book an appointment We offer daily 20 minute appointments, where you can discuss any of the following: • CV and job application feedback • Finding and applying for work experience, part-time work or graduate jobs in the UK and overseas • Deciding what to do after graduation • Starting your own business We also run practice interviews before a Skype/phone or face to face interview.

To book an appointment or practice interview call 020 7882 8533 or book in person in WG3, Queens’ Building, Mile End campus. We are open Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm. All appointments are held on the Mile End campus apart from postgraduate law appointments, which are held in CCLS at Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

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