1. There’s more to this than a good C.V.! Ann Allen: Associate Dean Helen Reed: Employability Coordinator Dean Penford: Careers Consultant

2. Career Planning and Employability What is career planning and management - the view from Social Sciences The impact of the current employability agenda - what do students say they want? - what are we doing? How can we optimise successful transitions from University to graduate employment? 20 May 20152

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5. A B MakingImplementing W.I.R.D

6. STAGE 4 → STAGE 5 → STAGE 6 → STAGE 7 → STAGE 8 → Locating appropriate opportunities Approaching opportunity providers effectively Managing selection process/es Dealing with selection outcome(s) Taking stock of career planning in the light of consequent subsequent transitions Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision(s)

7. STAGE 1 → Being ready and willing Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

8. STAGE 1 → STAGE 2 → Being ready and willing Understanding & owning a rational method for decision making 6 inter-related questions about self and opportunities Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

9. STAGE 1 → STAGE 2 → STAGE 3 → Being ready and willing Understanding & owning a rational method for decision making 6 inter-related questions about self and opportunities Deciding - by using the decision making method to gain & organise sufficient insight about self and opportunities Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s)

10. Face to face queries: Oct 2012 – Jan 2013 Application forms 13 CV 81 Covering letter 4 Interview support12 Job search18 Postgraduate study31 Teacher training 15 Placement 1 Pre-placement 3 Work experience 5 Work / study abroad 4 187 Career management 39 Choosing Career27 Course change 5 Time out 1 Undergraduate study 5 77 20 May 201510

11. STAGE 1 → STAGE 2 → STAGE 3 → Being ready and willing Understanding & owning a rational method for decision making 6 inter-related questions about self and opportunities Deciding - by using the decision making method to gain & organise sufficient insight about self and opportunities Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decision(s) Making DecisionsOctober to January Career management 39 Choosing Career27 Course change 5 Time out 1 Undergraduate study 5 77

12. STAGE 4 → STAGE 5 → STAGE 6 → STAGE 7 → STAGE 8 → Locating appropriate opportunities Approaching opportunity providers effectively Managing selection process/es Dealing with selection outcome(s) Taking stock of career planning in the light of consequent subsequent transitions Effective career planning means: Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision(s) October to January Application forms 13 CV 81 Covering letter 4 Interview support12 Job search18 Postgraduate study31 Teacher training 15 Placement 1 Pre-placement 3 Work experience 5 Work / study abroad 4 187 Implement decision

13. However! Well informed? 2 CV Personal Profiles Possessing many non-academic skills, such as; people skills, working in a team and the ability to work independently. But also academically, I have enjoyed building on my current knowledge and solving problems. A motivated second year psychology student with proven experience of working with young people raising achievement and motivation; mentoring; and supporting transition. An excellent communicator, practiced in negotiation within the education arena at a variety of achievement levels. An active listener with the ability to manage caseloads and work under pressure. An organised worker able to multi-tasks to successful completion with respect to competing demands. Looking to gain further experience working with children for continuous professional and career development. 20 May 201513

14. Employability activity and the CPC 20 May 201514 Stage 1 – Engagement Induction activities Career fairs Portfolio building Tutorials

15. Employability activity and the CPC Stage 2 and 3 – Decision Making Career planning sessions within ‘School of Social Sciences Careers week ‘ and ‘Psychology Careers week’ Succeed with Social Sciences events Individual consultations with School’s Careers Consultant Tutorials 20 May 201515

16. Employability activity and the CPC Stage 4 – Opportunity Awareness Work based learning and Work Experience Work based modules and assessments Succeed with Social Sciences events ‘Careers in Focus’ events Careers Fairs 20 May 201516

17. Employability activity and the CPC Stage 5 – Locating Opportunities Vacancy Information Careers Fairs Employer presentations Succeed with Social Sciences events 20 May 201517

18. Employability activity and the CPC Stage 6 and 7– Approach employers and get selected ! CV workshops Succeed with Social Sciences events Acceler8 events 20 May 201518

19. Employability activity and the CPC Stage 8 and 9 – Deal with outcomes and review Individual guidance Graduate workshops Portfolios 20 May 201519

20. 20 May 201520 Where do your students fit ? 56789 Locate Opportunities Approach Opportunity Providers Selection Process Selection Outcomes Appraise Planning 1234 EngagedFormula Self Opportunities Self Awareness Opportunity Awareness Making Implementing Knowledge, skills, attitudes to MAKE decisions Knowledge, skills and attitudes to IMPLEMENT decision (s)

21. ann.allen@ntu.ac.uk dean.penford@ntu.ac.uk helen.reed@ntu.ac.uk