The Link – connecting Chinese students with working graduates online PMI 2 Objective: develop closer links with international alumni

Background.... Core project features: Student involvement from the outset Chinese language Use existing overseas partnerships Interactive IT software A focus on 1 country An awareness of subject specialism Fun, informal, food! More than a one off event.

The Link Event Ingredients: 4 location hubs...23 graduates ...45 students... lots of lap tops, Adobe Connect and buffet food! Link Menu: Graduate Introductions Subject specific chat rooms Lunch Working life in the UK - Graduate video Interview Life in London as a Trainee Accountant – live telephone link

Core activities with graduates Pre event: Online careers survey 2003 -2009 graduates Graduate video interview Graduate profile handbook Plenty of practice runs with China colleagues

Core activities with students Pre event: Student Marketing campaign Link Volunteers Pre event student briefing

Post Event Activities Recruitment of intern (career survey analysis) Translation into English Video Digital Report for dissemination Database of graduate contacts

Link - Outcomes Collaboration Student engagement Forum for recording graduate experiences Graduate Database Good PR exercise for the Careers team Communication of key employability messages

Link Recommendations Keep it simple and focused Single location IT (research and in country practice sessions) Language Develop the careers survey, graduate profiles

Students & graduates in Preston