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Key issues Employer attitudes –flexibility/creativity –over/under qualified –too little experience Knowledge of job market Self-confidence Identifying skills and selling points Ageism
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Benefits of employing mature students Greater customer credibility Flexible attitude Ability to multi-task Realistic goals Determination to succeed Confident socially Better attendance record Less likely to have maternity leave Less likely to move elsewhere quickly Patient Tolerant
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Skills sought by employers (in order of preference) Team working Good communication skills Motivation and enthusiasm Flexibility Customer orientation Business awareness Initiative and proactivity
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One employer’s view “Encourage older graduates to sell themselves effectively. They are likely to have more skills than younger candidates and this should be highlighted to employers.” (Communications company)
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Selling your skills Be specific Back up with evidence Quantify where possible Make sure they’re relevant
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Presenting your experience Be positive Work experience Voluntary experience Life experience Personal qualities Relevant skills
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Your CV Relevant Specific Consistent Prioritised
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CV basics Personal details Work experience Education Specific skills Leisure interests References
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Choosing a career Graduate career directories Prospect Planner Discussion with a careers adviser Think about your –skills –values –past experience –needs –constraints
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Generating ideas Spider diagrams Job clusters Blue-skying Find out destinations of alumni from your course Careers library Ask other people about their jobs Scrutinise job adverts
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Sources of vacancies Graduate career directories Careers centre noticeboard/vacancy files Recruitment consultancies Web (search via eg. www.google.co.uk Trade press Local and national papers Professional bodies Job centres
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Creative job hunting 50% of jobs not advertised Often used to target SMEs Good way to market yourself Useful way of gathering information and generating contacts Networking/build good relationships
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Job search techniques Speculative letters/CVs Work-shadowing Voluntary work Lower level with enormous potential Look back to your original sector for jobs that need a degree
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