Working in the UK after your studies Welcome to the Careers and Employability Centre Claire Ward

Information about…… Job search strategy in the UK Making effective applications Resources available from CEC Your questions and queries

Careers and Employability Centre Where to look for vacancies Careers and Employability website Links to other vacancy web sites……. International Job Online, which aims to bring together UK educated International Students (European & Overseas) and international Graduate EmployersInternational Job Online International Graduate Jobs where you can find international graduate jobs by sector, type or search by countryInternational Graduate Jobs

Careers and Employability Centre Where to look for vacancies Universum is committed to connecting leading international employers with top global talent Join the global talent network and Universum can provide you with career opportunities at companies looking for your skills and abilities You will also be provided with valuable feedback on the match between your skills profile and your preferred industries’ requirements

Advice on making applications Think about why you are being asked a question, refer to person specification and the company web site Work in draft initially and check for spelling and grammar Be positive and ensure you have answered the questions Use the STAR formula when answering competency based questions S Situation or scenario T Task or challenge A Action, what did you do? R Result

CV design A CV usually contains the following information: Personal details such as name and contact details Education history Employment/voluntary work Skills and experiences Achievements Interests and hobbies References

Next steps ….. 1.Clarify your career plans, consider who to apply to, you could target firms already on the register of Tier 2 sponsors 2.If you are offered a position and issued with a Certificate of Sponsorship you can apply for permission to stay in the UK for up to three years on a Tier 2 (General) visa 3.If necessary direct employers to the information on the UKBA web site about joining the register of Tier 2 sponsors

Next steps….. 4.Research organisations carefully and think about how to provide evidence of your suitability for a position 5.Networking – do you have any contacts within an organisation which would enable you to make a personal approach 6.Develop a back up career plan that does not depend on getting a UK work permit – Include applying for options in your home country.

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So, how can you get to see us? Briefings – Sussex Plus, Finding part time work, CVs and Applications, interview skills, employer led skills events Careers Advisers are available daily 10am – 5pm Call in or phone for advice, CVs, personal statements, cover letters and application form feedback. Come along to the events – listed on news & events page Follow us on Twitter & Facebook