Representatives Conference 2015 Careers and Employability for overseas students studying at Sussex Claire Ward Careers and Employability Adviser Careers and Employability Centre

Representatives Conference 2015 How many hours can I work? Resumme or CV? 1 page or 2? Photo or no photo? And where can I find a job? Who can help me with my study skills What is national insurance number? Internship? Placement? Work experience? Confusion! Where can I volunteer?

Careers and Employability Centre Amazing range of opportunities to explore your options and build your experience: Placements Jobs Individual careers advice Events/workshops Researching careers Entrepreneurship Study Skills Employability and leadership Sussex Plus Employability Award

Key issues for international students Adjustment to British jobs market and competency based recruitment used by UK and global employers. Careers and Employability Centre is not a placement service: we help and support students in their job search but we do not place students in a job directly. Earning money and part-time work: promoted c.5K vacancies in 2013/2014 including Graduate Jobs (2556), Placements (1326) part-time (361) and vacation internships (571) Sussex economy is made of a few large employers but around 90% are small and medium-sized employers in the digital media, leisure, hotel and catering, financial services and retail sectors.

Bespoke services for international students Signpost sessions (induction) – Career planning Start here! Start now!! Termly newsletter for International Students Careers and Employability Adviser (International/Internationalisation) Web based resources International student workshops and briefing sessions: Job search strategy in the UK Identifying your employability skills and competencies Preparing for employer interviews in the United Kingdom International Students - your career International Students: apply your skills in the job market Working in the UK after your studies for postgraduate international Working in the UK during and after your studies (with immigration officer)

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New for Sussex Choice Giving all undergraduates the opportunity to broaden their studies and enrich the curriculum by: Taking electives: Taking minor pathways: Engaging in study abroad: Undertaking professional placements:

Employer Engagement, placements, internships & vacancy management Vacancy management: promoted c.5K vacancies in 2013/2014 including Graduate Jobs (2556), Placements (1326) part-time (361) and vacation internships (571) Placements: placed over 100 one year placements for undergraduate students. Learning to Lead: 120 students took part in intensive leadership training this year Careers Fair: attracted 3500 students, 100 employers in 2014

Learning to Lead Annual intensive leadership training for 120 students during semester 1 Institute of Leadership & Management and Sussex Plus Certificate Final 30 invited to VC’s L2L Dinner Evaluation: -100% recommend to other students -94% programme met learning objectives -86% understand practical and personal aspects of leadership

Signpost session: Career planning – Start here! Start now! Welcome to the Careers and Employability Centre Advice and information on how you can develop your skills and experience whilst studying, including getting involved with student societies, volunteering and other extra curricular activities.

Signpost session: Career planning – start here! How do students spend their time?

But you can also… Meet a broad range of people Gain valuable work experience Develop ‘employability’ skills Signpost session: Career planning – start here!

Part time work Voluntary work Internships Clubs & societies Placements Personal Development for example L2L and Start Up Sussex

Signpost session: Career planning – start here!

1.Join a professional body to network, learn about the sector and show your commitment (BPS, Law Society, ACCA) 2.Sign up with Gradlink (Africa, India, China, Malaysia) the CBBC, UKIBC or other relevant business council. 3.Get involved with extra curricula activities and societies Start now!

Representatives Conference 2015