1. HCA 4 th yr: Finding a job after graduation Craig Phillips Careers Consultant - HCA Wednesday 7 th October 2015

2. Key Messages for 4 th Year HCA Graduate labour market is more elastic than you think Forward planning does not commit you to anything but makes subsequent decisions easier Employers already recruiting for 2016 starts. Have a positive mindset for employment Maximise employer and career learning opportunities HCA degrees very much valued by employers

3. Understanding the Graduate Labour Market & Navigate it Step 1: Know Yourself Step 2: Research Opportunities Step 3: Make Choices Step 4: Take Action Step 5: Gain Experience Ongoing process

4. School of HCA Edinburgh University First Degree Graduates 2012-13

5. Breakdown of HCA Employment 2012-13: Graduate and Non-Graduate

6. Destination Outcomes: Ideas and Connections (Employment ) Job TitleOrganisation Asylum Casework Administrative OfficerHome Office Graduate Intern (Archives)Carlisle Archives Trainee ManagerMajestic Wine Sales AnalystHeineken Learning TraineeCoventry Transport Museum Library AssistantCity of Edinburgh Council Tour GuideDynamic Earth Trainee ManagerSainsbury's Graduate Trainee Public RelationsFour Communications AuditorEY Retail AssistantNational Galleries of Scotland Brand DevelopmentSuntory Chartered AccountantPricewaterhouseCoopers AnalystBlackRock Technology ConsultingAccenture Area ManagerAldi Assistant English Language Teacher (TEFL)JET Programme Assistant Student PastorCentral Church AuditorKPMG/PwC Chartered AccountantKPMG Collections InternDumfries Museum Commercial GraduateTesco ConsultantDeloitte

7. Digital AnalystVCCP E-commerce GraduateMarks & Spencer Editorial ManagerQuill Education Officer TraineeRoyal Commission of Ancient and Historic Scotland Financial Services AssociateEY Higher Executive Officer (Fast Stream)Civil Service Junior AnalystSalamanca Group Marketing and Project CoordinatorQuinton Design Media Account ExecutiveTalon Outdoor Press OfficerDepartment for Education Research AnalystAdvertising Association Research and Communications OfficerParliamentary Advisory Council of Transport Safety Secondary History TeacherSheffield City Council Strategic Communications ConsultantFTI Consulting Treasury AssistantCivil Service Volunteer Management InternNational Trust for Scotland/Museums Galleries Scotland Assistant English Language Teacher (TEFL)JET Programme Associate ConsultantParthenon Group Financial Crime AssociateRoyal Bank of Scotland Museum Staff MemberMuseum on the Mound Marketing InternWPP Volunteer Co-ordinatorAction Foundation Press AssistantWhitehair Co Research AssistantUniversity of Edinburgh Sales Outreach WorkerThe Big Issue Property AssistantNational Trust for Scotland

8. Destination Outcomes: Ideas and Connections (Further Study) Course TitleInstitution ACA Chartered AccountancyKaplan Holborn College MA Financial JournalismCity University London MBChB MedicineSwansea MLitt International RelationsSt Andrews MPhil Historical StudiesCambridge MSc East Asian RelationsEdinburgh MSc Empires, Colonialism and GlobalisationUniversity of London MSc History (Medieval, Scottish, Gender, Contemporary, Theology, Economic and Social)Edinburgh MSc ManagementImperial College London MSc Project ManagementRobert Gordon PgDip Community EducationEdinburgh MA JournalismEdinburgh Napier MSc ClassicsEdinburgh MA Television JournalismCity University London MSc Public and Urban PolicyGlasgow MSc Sustainability (Environmental Politics & Policy)Leeds MA Museum StudiesDurham MPhil Late Antique & Byzantine StudiesOxford MSc Museum StudiesGlasgow MA Maritime ArcheologyBristol MSc Information Management & PreservationGlasgow

9. Destination Outcomes: Ideas and Connections (Further Study) MA English LiteratureUniversity College London MSt Greek and/or Latin Languages and LiteratureOxford MSc International RelationsEdinburgh MSc Hellenistic WorldEdinburgh LLB (Ord) LawGlasgow/Edinburgh MA Broadcast JournalismCardiff MA ArchaeologyEdinburgh MA War StudiesKing's College London MPhil Islamic Studies and HistoryOxford MSc African StudiesEdinburgh MSc Ecological EconomicsEdinburgh MSc Real EstateReading MSc Social and Cultural HistoryGlasgow Priesthood TrainingCambridge South Asia and International DevelopmentEdinburgh MSc Classical Art and ArchaeologyEdinburgh MSc Renaissance and Early Modern StudiesEdinburgh Msc Human Resource ManagementEdinburgh Napier BEng(Hons) Mechanical EngineeringEdinburgh MSc Scottish StudiesEdinburgh PGCE History TeachingSheffield Hallam /Durham PGCE Classics TeachingCambridge PGCE Primary TeachingCambridge/Cumbria PGDE (Secondary) HistoryEdinburgh/Aberdeen

10. Graduate/non-graduate job market - what you need to know: Graduate schemes: part, not all, of the graduate job market Many graduate vacancies lie within small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s) For many occupational areas, traditional graduate schemes don’t exist Non-Graduate roles are often a stepping stone Competitive market but more diverse than media representations Market information has more impact and value when its personalised – your individual research into occupations 40-50% non-degree specific: firms hire your attitude, skills and experience Minimum academic requirements vary across roles HCA subject degrees are valued by employers: we have the evidence

11. HCA: Marketing yourself effectively: Sometimes, when studying a non-vocational subject, it can be hard to see how what you learn in the course of your studies will prepare you for your post- university career. Being comfortable with this yourself, and getting it across to future employers, is vital. (Higher Education Academy, 2009) Employers are interested in your attitude and mindset that underpins your approach across academic, work and extracurricular experience.

12. Reflect on: What recruiters want? Work experience Part-time jobs, internships skills-based volunteering Extra-curricular Experiences: Interests and activities outwith study: contributions to life of university or school, active community engagement Academic ability: Academic and graduate attributes gained from undergraduate study HCA 4 th year: Your attitude and specialist blend of transferable skills and experiences Employers are interested in your attitude that underpins these 3 areas

13. Generate, research then confirm ideas Generate ideas: Online assessment tools – Prospects Planner, TargetJobs Career Report, Career Ed and Career Explorer www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/using-careers-service/career- planning Look at HCA Graduate Destinations Research ideas: Read ‘Options with’ Your Subject…’ & ‘A Degree’ http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/explore/what-with-degree Read Careers Service Occupational Pages: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/explore/occupations Attend Employer and Careers Events; test out ideas Confirm ideas: Talk through ideas; Implement job search strategy – market yourself effectively, navigate the market and compete

14. Job Market: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/looking-for-work http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/looking-for-work Advertised: Part of strategy, myth that all jobs need to be advertised. Examples include: MyCareerHub; Graduate Directories; Media/Press; Professional Bodies (websites/journals/magazines); Recruitment Agencies; Company social media; General job market websites Unadvertised: It exists, don’t ignore it – accounts for significant proportion of market. Examples include: Targeting employers – speculative applications; Networking; Informational Interviews; volunteering and work/internship experience

15. What we offer:  Information – online and in person and regular updates through social media and email.  Advice and Guidance – 20/45 minute appointments bookable in advance - available in person/phone/Skype.  Programme of events – career fairs and festivals, employer led presentations, skills sessions, panel events and forums. Online/face-to- face personal development group sessions.  Access to internships, jobs and opportunities - vacancies database of graduate jobs, internships, placements, vacation work, part- time and seasonal employment. Opportunity to meet prospective employers

17. “It is unlike anything you would have ever done before, and the entire process will change you.” Award recipient www.ed.ac.uk/EdinburghAward www.ed.ac.uk/careers/edinburgh-award Involved in activities alongside your studies? Take part in the Edinburgh Award to get your participation recognised, your skills developed and your experiences enhanced…

18. Use the Careers Service  Main Library, 3 rd floor: 9.15am – 4.45pm (Tuesdays 11am - 7pm)  Drop-ins and bookable appointments available daily  MyCareerHub – https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.ukhttps://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk  ‘Q&A’ function  Appointments, events and opportunities  www.ed.ac.uk/careers - labour market information www.ed.ac.uk/careers  Craig Phillips: craig.phillips@ed.ac.uk 0131 651 1569craig.phillips@ed.ac.uk  Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

19. Research, reading and thinking: transferring your History, Classics and Archaeology skills to business Global investment company with graduate scheme. 44% of their Investment Researchers have Arts degree. Meet graduates currently working at Baillie Gifford. Find out how you can apply your skills in the business world. Networking lunch Wednesday 28 th October 1-2pm Undergraduate common room

20. Join us at the School of History, Classics and Archaeology postgraduate open day  Find out about MSc and PhD opportunities in the School  Find out about how to apply, fees and scholarships  Register online to attend Wednesday 18 November