1. What do graduates do? An insight into graduate jobs

2. What is a graduate job? A graduate = someone who has a degree A graduate level job = is a job or career where a degree is required

3. Fact or Fiction? - how much do you know?

4. With a science degree you could still become a journalist. True or False?

5. True How? A science graduate could complete a course or training in journalism after their degree. About 65% of jobs for graduates would accept a degree in any subject. BUT Science/technical/engineering jobs usually require a degree in those subject areas.

6. A degree guarantees a good job. True or False?

7. False As well as a degree, employers look for evidence of relevant skills and motivation. A survey stated that ‘75% of employers preferred graduates with prior work experience’. For further information check out www.glam.ac.uk/careers - work experiencewww.glam.ac.uk/careers

8. A typical starting salary for a new graduate is £24,000 True or False?

9. True But salary will depend on lots of factors: location, size of employer, and job. For more info: www.prospects.ac.uk/links/LMISalary

10. What can I do with a degree in …? Want some ideas of jobs that relate to your degree subject? Options with your degree www.prospects.ac.uk/links/options

11. Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Trade Development Adviser Company:French Embassy (The Trade Commission Dept – Agricultural division) Salary:£22,000 Job Description: Provide a service to French companies searching for business opportunities in the UK Person requirements: Bilingual: English/French Degree in Business or Technical subject Good communication and organisational skills Previous work experience in sales/marketing role Keen interest in speciality fine foods

12. Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Graduate Trainee Tea Taster Company:Tetley Ltd www.tetley.co.ukwww.tetley.co.uk Salary:£23,000 Job Description: Part of the Tea Buying and Blending Team you will taste up to 500 teas a day, and learn the art of tasting, buying and blending. Person requirements: Good degree (any subject) Commercially aware - with a head for numbers and eye for detail! Good colour vision Team player Highly motivated

13. Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Research Assistant Company:Royal Household (Buckingham Palace!!) Salary:£19,000 (plus benefits) Job description: Undertaking research for the Queen’s Private Secretary Office on topics including: planning royal engagements and events, and monitoring UK media coverage Person requirements: Educated to degree level Experience of research and report writing Excellent spoken and written communication Attention to detail Good IT skills Enthusiastic – an individual who can show initiative

14. Where to look to find graduate job vacancies? www.prospects.ac.uk/links/jobvacs www.prospects.ac.uk/links/jobvacs

15. The A-Z of graduate jobs Prospects Website www.prospects.ac.uk Explore types of jobs – A-Z listings www.prospects.ac.uk/links/occupations Explore job sectors – profiles include trends www.prospects.ac.uk/links/SectorBs

16. How to get your dream job

17. 3 Hot Tips Be Focussed - if you don’t know what you’re looking for you won’t find it! Have a clear career focus, find out about the sector that interests you and set goals to achieve your aim. Get Work Experience – there is a strong link between relevant work experience and getting a graduate job. Be Proactive – use your Careers Service, be aware of the full range of amazing opportunities out there!

18. Thank you and Good Luck