My Future Framework Paul Gratrick & Elizabeth Wilkinson Careers Service

What I want after university… Student Barometer, 2011/12 (UGs) I want to make a difference to the world I want to be recognised for my achievements I study so I can get a good job High Fliers, UoM Finalists, 2014 Be challenged and stretched on a day-to- day basis Have genuine responsibility from day one Be part of a structured graduate training and development programme

How do we do? DLHE (2012/13, UK, UG) - Less than 8% unemployed but … Around a quarter are in “negative” destinations Unemployed or doing work which is not classed as suitable for a graduate Eg. Over 200 serving in shops, bars or cafes (full-time) Over 1000 didn’t – or wouldn’t - tell us what they were doing … +

The University of Manchester Students Graduates Worthwhile Their choice Challenging Making a difference Recognition Responsibility

The University of Manchester Worked with Prof Ivan Robertson and Robertson Cooper to deliver three products: 1.Competency Framework 2.Student self-assessment questionnaire and report 3.Management information system The tools

Find out what works - critical action areas

The University of Manchester questions, 6 areas – takes ~10 minutes Your experience so far Eg. How much voluntary/work experience; started searching for a job yet; any careers in mind Communicating & influencing Eg. Practice presentations; use examples from work/voluntary experience in interviews Exploration & stretch Eg. take part in extra-curricular activities; clear focus on employers/careers which interest me Broadening & building your connections Eg. use my contacts to help my friends connect; draw on family & friends to help my career Enthusiasm, drive & resilience Eg. set personal goals for graduate employment; not put off trying again if unsuccessful in job applications Recognising and reflecting on your skills Eg. have identified my strengths; aware of skills required for careers which interest me Questionnaire The University of Manchester

My Future – Next Steps Generated online - immediately available Downloadable as pdf or available to view online in future Feedback on each action area: Priority actions – what to do next Urgency with which you need to take action (red/amber/green scale) Further support – including link to “Improve your employability” website Focus groups Students reported taking immediate action – acted as a trigger Report

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The University of Manchester Available to Schools, Faculties, Careers Service Management Information Tool

Eg. SALC students only

Comparisons Not completed work placement or internship Have completed work placement or internship

The University of Manchester How do we get students to do the questionnaire – and do it again, throughout their degree? How do we encourage and support them to take action? How do we make these “critical actions” (ie behaviours) part of normal life for a UoM student?