Job search for international students: What do you need to know Start planning early In the UK many graduate vacancies are advertised and recruited for in the autumn prior to the start date in the following year. You should research and plan around this.

Make full use of the help available to you within your Careers Service: help on career planning how to find suitable vacancies advice on how to write an effective cv or application form seminars on how to make an impact at interview what is an assessment centre psychometric test practice access to employers via careers fairs/seminars

How to find vacancies? Resources –Careers Service noticeboards & websites –Scottish Shared Vacancy Service – – – – –Graduate Directories/employer websites –Newspapers/Business Publications –Speculative applications

And Employers? Resources Careers Service Resource Centre Careers Service Website Fairs/Presentations/Employer Events Employer Websites Media: radio, television, adverts, internet

Important advice Consider placements, temporary or contract roles Paid placements for graduates are offered through: Graduates for Business - International Student Strand Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Many employers recruit staff for short term needs and the role may become permanent Enhances skills and improves your English Research recruitment agencies before registering

Tips for International Graduates Have someone who is fluent in English check over the spelling and grammar in your CV and application forms Ensure your nationality and work eligibility status are clear from your CV and/or application. Omitting this information increases the chance of your application being rejected in the first selection screening Practise your verbal and written English

Tips for International Graduates Talk to friends who have found work. How did they find out about the vacancy, what did they find helpful? Visit the Working in Scotland seminar for advice and case studies.Working in Scotland Keep trying. Very few people are successful in their first job hunting attempts. Take on board any feedback received and be persistent. Research salaries for graduate and other roles so that you know what you can expect to earn. Information can be found in labour market surveys and graduate directories. Visit the University Student Employment Service for part- time and temporary jobs.Student Employment Service