1. Transitions Candidates Orientation Workshops By: Biniam Haddish 04/02/2014 “Nothing is to small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt.”- William Van Horne

2. Contents Background Is the UK Job Market Hard/Easy How do you know the right job Effective Interview Techniques Internships Challenges Useful Links Q&A “If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough.”

3. Background Education : MEng (Hons ) Electronic,Telecommunication and Internet Engineering 2010 BSc (Hons) electrical and electronic Engineering. 2005 Work Experience: Graduate Electrical Engineer at National Grid --- Sep/12 3 Months Placement at Premier Farnell UK, Leeds, Summer (https://www.linkedin.com/) –Jul/11https://www.linkedin.com/ Graduate Placement at Eritrean Electricity authority 2005

4. IS the UK Job Market Hard/Easy ? Lack of Information Very Very Competitive It is very Hostile Education is not enough anymore Ability to communicate verbal Express your comments with confidence The ability to prioritize, plan and organise

5. Right Job? Electrical Engineer Power industry Electronic,communication Internet Software design Narrow your Job search Skills and knowledge Industrial development Current projects

6. Effective Interview Techniques Preparation: research, type of interview Application From: Best examples, STAR method Give the right example for the right question Why that question Communication skills, Relocation with co-workers Leadership, Performance under stress Technical knowledge

7. Numerical Reasoning Test: Practice Verbal Reasoning Test :Practice Inductive Reasoning: Practice Useful Site: www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html

8. Telephone Interview Preparation : Quite place, Very Friendly Fully charged mobile More examples than the Application form If same example be consistent Ask Questions Prepare some questions

9. Assessment Centre Research : What activities are involved Presentation: Prepare and practice that will build your confidence Choose subject matter What are the assessors looking on a presentation Group Exercise: Why? Initiative, confidence, share Ideas Listening, Communication skills Time management, engagement on the Track Competency Based Q: Preparation Provide good example

10. Social Networking Online Social Network LinkeIn On line career job Wiki jobs (on line forum) Face-to-face networking University open days Graduate recruitment open days Transitions London

11. Internships Inside knowledge of the UK Professional job market Increase networking with Professional People Experience, skills and knowledge of the market Decision on your professional career Permanent Job

12. Challenges Job Centre Plus : Run as far as you can Home Office 5 year Permit : Graduate Recruiters are looking for at least 2 year visa Recruiters often unaware of rights of refugee status Try to find a short period placement Luck information about the market Are you a member of any institution like: IET?

13. Useful Links http://www.wikijob.co.uk/ http://www.transitions-london.co.uk/ http://www.prospects.ac.uk/ http://www.gradcracker.com/ http://www.milkround.com/ http://uk.linkedin.com/

14. Questions