1. The Chester Difference Targeting Employability

2. We provide: L4 induction to Careers and Employability One to one support CV / application checking Mock interviews on request Support for 3 years after graduating Labour Market Information (links with local and national employers)

3. And… Career resources Vacancies including Unijob application Work shadowing opportunities Career guidance software Careers events : Development Weeks Subject specific conferences Campus visits by employers Information about the first destination of previous graduates Help with managing social networking

4. The 3 As model Acquisition (Developing and gaining skills and knowledge) Acknowledgement (Understanding and evaluating own skills and knowledge) Articulation (‘Selling’ skills and knowledge to access employment/further study)

5. Students encouraged to gain employability skills through: WBL On line vacancies / UniJob Work shadowing ‘Enhance Your Employability’ workshops Volunteering and mentoring Effective use of vacations

6. Links with departments: Career Link Tutors Partnership Agreements Subject specific group sessions Case studies Faculty Employability Reports Subject related case studies Careers resources including subject website lists

7. Monitoring outcomes through DLHE: 2010 leavers: 81% of employed graduates in graduate level jobs-equal best in region 92% in work or further study Benefits of DLHE - informing students/staff/potential applicants

8. How can you help? Work with Career Link Tutor / Programme Leader to plan package of support Promote careers events and vacancies Make use of UniJob to recruit staff Provide update on course changes/devts Provide case studies Refer students Encourage students to use the service as early as possible

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