1. International careers adviser: indispensible or irrelevant
Yasmina Mallam-Hassam

2. What does it mean? Lecturer Publisher Politician Careers adviser
Business adviser
Trainer
Facilitator

3. Pros and cons PROS Flexibility to innovate CONS
Cuts across departments in the university
Strategic input
Personal cultural development
Student relationships
Developing expertise
AGCAS role
Cross discipline relationships e.g. International advisers, international officers
CONS
If it has an “I” in it, you own it
Frustration-one step forward two steps back e.g. Post Study Work
Differing agendas
Managing expectations

4. Personal characteristics of an International Careers Adviser
Cultural awareness/curiosity
Patience
Ability to build relationships
Interest in legal issues and government agendas
International interest and perspective
Tenacity
Ability to argue a case
Political awareness within your institution

5. Special suite of leaflets for IS
Loughborough
Special suite of leaflets for IS
Bespoke workshops with increased time and interactivity
Immigration talks from a specialist law firm
English language resource sheet
45 minute consultations option to refer to IS careers adviser
Employer highlighting and events

6. Communication is vital

7. Level Contacts Enable Strategic Management Vice Chancellor
VC T&L (& exec group)
EMDA
Employers
Director IAG
Policy change
Integration of careers work in teaching
Funding for projects
Political will
Operational
Management
Director SG&W
Planning
Careers Centre
International Office
Profile with stakeholders
Knowledge of university policy
Access to senior managers and departments.
Peer services
International Student Centre
International office
Alumni Office
Department admin
Knowledge of immigration matters
Enhances service through referral
Sounding board and support
Participants for events and case studies
Client
Careers reps
Alumni
Participants for events and publicity for
Careers Centre and wider university through ISB and NSS

8. What are your strengths
What do you currently do for IS?
What are the strengths of your service wrt IS?
What are your weak points?
What are your personal concerns re IS does your partner have any suggestions for resolution?
What one change do you need to make personally to improve service to IS.
Music stops
Answer the question with the person opposite you
3 circles, 10 per circle,5 inside, 5 outside
Questions

9. How could it work for you?
From what you have heard, what 2 ideas could you take forward to help you deal more effectively with International Students
One for You
One for Your service

10. Present a united approach to cases Decide what you can deliver
My tips
Know your boundaries
Establish clear referral points,international advisers and English language particularly
Present a united approach to cases
Decide what you can deliver
Utilise the resources that are available nationally-Going Global, PMI initiatives
Use the support of the AGCAS network, ITG, Permission to Work: Guiding students through the immigration maze-02/10/08 York.

11. My toolkit
Going Global-ITG publication: useful for anyone interested in the employability of IS
Going Global-employer directory and cultural/job market guides
UKCISA-invaluable immigration advice,
International advisers at Loughborough
EM IS group-moral support and action
UKBA Pages
Solicitors

12. Yasmina Mallam-Hassam Loughborough University
My details
Yasmina Mallam-Hassam
Loughborough University