1. The University of Kent Careers and Employability Service Degree Nearly Over? What Next? You can download a copy of this presentation at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm

2. Bruce Woodcock Duty Careers Adviser is available to help with QUICK queries between 10.30 am to 12.30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. every day You don’t need to book an appointment to see me at these times. Email: careerhelp@kent.ac.ukcareerhelp@kent.ac.uk Can also make appointment for interview – book at Careers Reception. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Open throughout summer vacation.

3. SUMMER GRADUATE RECRUITMENT FAIRS

4. Summer Fairs  Many graduate recruiters you can talk to: a cattle market!  Run all year round in all areas of UK, but peak in June  Research the employers attending on the fair web site to decide who to approach  Arrive early and dress smartly  Take CVs and a black pen  Be prepared to shake hands. Smile and make eye contact!  Prepare your 30 second verbal CV: “Hello I’m Jo Smith. I’ve just completed my Law degree at the University of Kent and got an Upper Second. I’ve a strong interest in retail management as I’ve had several part-time retail jobs and enjoyed the fast moving environment …”  Note the name of the person you talk to  Don’t just see the big companies: others may be just as good and their stands will be less busy. www.prospects.ac.uk/events.htm

5. Staying in Kent www.kent.ac.uk/careers/kentopps.htm Going to another part of the UK www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesgen.htm Help from other university careers services www.prospects.ac.uk/links/CareersServices

6. International Students www.kent.ac.uk/careers/InternationalStudents.htm Work Abroad www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm

7. Year Out www.kent.ac.uk/careers/alternatives.htm#TIME Teaching English Abroad www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tefl.htm Working Abroad www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sitesint.htm Voluntary Work www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/voluntaryWork.htm

8. What can I do with my degree subject? What graduates in your subject did after leaving Kent Jobs related to your subject Employers and vacancy sources www.kent.ac.uk/careers/degreein.htm

9. Postgraduate Study  www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/postgradmenu.htm  www.hotcourses.com useful for cheap courses in your area: type in postcode to find courses. www.hotcourses.com

10. Choosing a Career CHOOSING A CAREER BOOKLET - available from Careers Service. Prospects Planner - powerful career choice program. www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PPlanner www.prospects.ac.uk/links/PPlanner

11. Vacancy Sources Kent University Vacancies Database http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/vacancies.html http://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/vacancies.html Prospects Web www.prospects.ac.ukwww.prospects.ac.uk Directories Recruitment Agencies www.kent.ac.uk/careers/recruit.htm I want to work in …. www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin.htm

12. How to apply CV and Covering Letter – speculative applications and small companies. www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvexamples.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/cvexamples.htm On-line application form – big companies For help see www.kent.ac.uk/careers/applicn.htm www.kent.ac.uk/careers/applicn.htm

13. Coping with the recession Still lots of jobs out there – 300+ on our vacancy database Make sure your CV is top quality Need to be more flexible in terms of choice of job and location – don’t wait around for your ideal job. Consider further study, work abroad or voluntary work to improve skills. www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/voluntaryWork.htm Ask us for help if you get stuck! www.kent.ac.uk/careers/workin/voluntaryWork.htm Other hints and tips at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/servicesforgraduates.htm

14. The University of Kent Careers and Employability Service You can download a copy of this presentation at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/slides.htm