Kick start your Job Search Kira Hughes Career Coach & Consultant Master’s Information Evening, Wednesday 26 April 2017

Purpose & Agenda Purpose Now September Agenda Other Options and Next Steps Getting an Internship NOW Graduate Recruitment Timelines Admitted student Resources Careers Service Introduction

The Careers & Professional Development Service Our Mission To equip you with the tools necessary to identify your professional goals and then to achieve them. Who can remember our mission? How do you interpret that mission statement? A dedicated team for the Business School, offering: Support throughout the year We mirror real life - Mock interviews and Assessment centres Employer fairs, on-campus events and activities Careers/Professional development workshops Access to a range of online careers modules Library and e-resources Jobs bulletin and online jobs board Facilitate Student-led Career Clubs and links with Student Societies

1-page CV development process Small and large group workshops What we offer Career Consultants 9 online career modules Access via the Hub 24/7 – great for emergency support Complete before attending in-person activity 1-page CV development process For fundamental, non- tailored CV advice 1-2-1 Support Tailored to your needs Small and large group workshops Variety of topics Active participation Complete the online module first Book in advance

Accessing the Careers Service 5-step process 1) Complete Foundations to Career Success online module 2) Complete CV online module 3) CV Enhancement Platform 4) Symplicity Career Management System 5) CV approval on Symplicity Key benefits of completing the modules: Clarify the 1-2 areas you want to work in Have a 1 page CV and cover letter ready to go Prepare a list of companies you want to apply to Be prepared for networking Be in a position to make the most of the careers offerings at the start of the MSc Available from May Central Library Building Level 2 020 7594 1510/6432 Icbs.careers@imperial.ac.uk

Accessing the online modules You will receive a link, which will allow you to access the Hub in May

Graduate Recruitment Timeline

Graduate Recruitment Timelines Application for many graduate programmes have early deadlines Banking, Consulting, FMCG and Tech companies Deadlines as early as September Example timeline – Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2015 Deadline: 30 Oct Applications Open Psychometric Tests Assessment Centres Sept Oct Oct Nov Dec Screening 1st Round applications

Useful Websites Useful websites to help you stay on top of graduate deadlines: Target jobs: https://targetjobs.co.uk/ Grad Diary: http://graddiary.com/ Milkround: https://Milkround.com/ Prospects: http://prospects.ac.uk/

What you need to do Prepare to start applying in September Decide which career path Identify 40 companies Research recruitment process Create a deadlines spread sheet Prepare a one page CV Prepare a draft cover letter Complete online modules Gain experience and focus on networking Gain work experience Get involved with a project Think about extracurricular activities Polish LinkedIn profile Start networking Leverage alumni networks Think about your personal brand Make your career a priority

Internships

Getting an Internship now Why get an internship? “More than a third of entry level graduate jobs are filled by graduates who have already completed an internship or placement with that employer.” High Fliers Research 2015 For example: 50% of entry level vacancies at city investment banks are filled by interns Goldman Sachs – 70% of summer interns offered full time positions Deloitte – 85% interns converted to Graduate Job P&G – 73% interns converted to Graduate Job (Data from Centrica)

Getting an Internship now Ways to get an internship Search Online Career Events Networking Direct Application Student Projects Think Outside the Box Previous employers People you know Speculative applications ‘Create your own’

Getting an Internship Now Extend your search Engage and network with Alumni LinkedIn alumni networks Alumni network of your current university Join relevant LinkedIn Groups Join LinkedIn groups relevant to your industry and job search Attend Recruitment Fairs London Graduate Fair: http://www.londongradf air.co.uk/ Summer grad Fair: http://summergradfair.c o.uk/ Consider Start-ups Think about speculatively approaching start-ups online and face-to-face Wednesday 21 June 2017 8 June 2017 - Free Entry The opportunity to meet employers about graduate vacancies and internships, face-to-face! Dynamic seminars and insightful industry insight talks Live jobs board featuring current vacancies CV Clinic Book now to be matched to current vacancies and relevant employers with our free match & meet service!

Getting an Internship now Research Resources Check with Careers Service at your current university University Jobs Board LinkedIn Job Search Speculative applications – target companies, local, etc. Useful Websites: Milkround: https://www.Milkround.com/ Student Ladder: http://www.studentladder.co.uk/ Student Job: https://www.studentjob.co.uk/ Inspiring Interns: http://www.inspiringinterns.com/ Intern Avenue: https://www.internavenue.com eFinancial Careers: http://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/

Getting an Internship now Research Resources contd. Useful Websites continued: City Internships: http://city-internships.com/ Rate my Placement: http://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/ Target Jobs: https://targetjobs.co.uk/internships Step: http://www.step.org.uk/ Grad Touch: https://www.gradtouch.com/ Work in Startups www.workinstartups.com Silicon Milkroundabout www.siliconmilkroundabout.com

How to make the most of it Secured an Internship? How to make the most of it Top 10 Tips by PwC: http://goo.gl/25AsnR Be a sponge Have a positive attitude Network Find a mentor, be a mentor See and embrace feedback Focus on quality Stay focused Be professional Understand the culture Follow up and stay connected

…for whatever you decide to do Top Tips… …for whatever you decide to do Be determined, be proactive Network! And follow up Student story: Part-time strategy work in a coffee shop by proactively pitching a business plan Ended up with interviews at top Strategy Consulting firms!

…for whatever you decide to do Top Tips… …for whatever you decide to do Keep track of what you are doing and the skills you are building up Stay positive and keep going Student story: Did not secure an internship before MSc so focused on own projects, design and photography work Eventually had two graduate job offers to pick from

Do one career-related thing, large or small, every day Something you can try? Do one career-related thing, large or small, every day

Next Steps Contact Information Next steps: Keep an eye out for Career webinar recordings, due to be released in June 2017 If you need to contact us: icbs.careers@imperial.ac.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Imperial College Business School this Autumn!