Careers & Employability Centre Pre Arrival Guide for International Students

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Welcome and introduction The Careers & Employability Centre provides a friendly, professional and accessible service that supports you in developing your career plans, assists with job search activities and in making effective applications for employment and further study here in the UK and across the globe.

Before you arrive, think about how to make the most of your time at university. Employers look for more than a degree when considering candidates. In addition to technical skills, they seek skills and behaviours such as communication, problem solving, working in a team and many more. Take advantage of wider opportunities at university such as internships, industry projects, volunteering and other work experience positions. You should also, as much as your studies allow, continue with any extra curricular activities you do. These will not only enrich your CV, but will provide you with more evidence to draw upon when completing application forms and during interviews.

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The Careers & Employability Centre provides a friendly, professional and accessible service that supports you in developing your career plans, assists with job search activities and in making effective applications for employment The Careers & and further study here in the UKEmployability and across Centre the globe.

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Before you arrive, think about how(HESA to 2013 make & 2014) the most of your time at university. Employers look for more than a degree when considering candidates. In addition to technical skills, they seek skills and behaviours such as communication, problem solving, working in a team and many more. Take advantage of wider opportunities at university such as internships,

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Career Resources MY CAREER HANDBOOK A comprehensive guide, packed full of hints and tips to further your career development, available to all students, both current and prospective. You can access it online or pick up a hard copy at the Careers and Employability Centre when you arrive.

Click here to see our Career Handbook

MY CAREER TOOLKIT Our main online careers resource includes a range of career related learning topics designed in partnership with employers. You can access the Toolkit on receipt of your university username and password, once you have enrolled on your course. These topics will take you from the very first stages of thinking about your future, right through to supporting you in making a positive impression in the graduate workplace. Here you can find practical information and guidance on subjects including finding part-time work, writing your CV and visa requirements for working in the UK. Click here to see our Career Toolkit

MY CAREER: VACANCIES & EVENTS Our online opportunities resource advertises a wide range of graduate, part-time, work experience and internship opportunities. Through My Career you can also sign up to attend employer on campus recruitment and skills sessions and through the Events section, you can keep up to date with our programme of graduate careers fairs and discipline specific events. You can also book appointments to meet with a Careers Consultant.

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COURSE SPECIFIC INFORMATION Looking for information on careers specific to your subject area? Then visit our Course Specific Information section which directs you to information and links relevant to your career options, previous graduate destinations, internships, job searching, further study and more.

INTERNATIONAL CAREERS INFORMATION Information on working in the UK after your studies is available in the International Careers section. Here you can find a wide range of resources connecting you with international job opportunities, job search and applications advice specific to a full range of international locations.

PART-TIME WORK For advice on finding part-time opportunities in Aberdeen and the surrounding area look at the ‘Part-Time Work’ topic in My Career Toolkit . Don’t forget that a National Insurance Number is required for working in the UK, see www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number for further details. If you are an International Student, your student visa will indicate how many hours you are allowed to work.

TOP TIP Attend our Part-Time Jobs Fair which will be held on the 30th September 2015.

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EMPLOYER ON-CAMPUS PRESENTATIONS AND CAREERS FAIRS Throughout the year employers hold individual events or attend one or more of the Careers Fairs at RGU. This is an opportunity to meet with employers to discuss their recruitment requirements and find out more about the company. Employers do not directly recruit at these events, they are there to meet with you, answer any questions you may have and to encourage you to apply for their opportunities.

CONNECT WITH A CAREERS CONSULTANT We are always happy to communicate, and answer any questions, new and potential students may have about course choice and how it matches your career ambitions. Once on campus, you can arrange to meet with a Careers Consultant to talk through your ideas and options. We offer bookable career advice sessions, daily drop in sessions for quick queries and guidance appointments for mock interviews and in-depth career coaching.

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