Careers and Employability Events 2012/13

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Gone are the days of the stuffy careers service where the few-and- far-between students sit in silence reading booklets on how to write a CV. Gone are the days of careers advisers asking what do you want to be when you grow up?. The Service comprises a vibrant team with a wealth of commercial experience they know what employers are looking for and how to improve the employability of students to increase your chances of landing a great job after graduating. Base camp for the Service is Room 4, Town House on the Penrhyn Road campus, with employability co-ordinators sitting out in the faculties they work with. We aim to ensure you have all of the tools youll need to succeed.

The service is already reaching lots of students, but we are always dying to meet more (so please feel free to pop your head in or come to an event). The mantra of the team is mass and meaningful with over 22,000 students at the University, working on a constant one to one basis would be very difficult. Of course we can offer tailored individual advice to students, but we want to expose you to real-life, useful situations and of course cover everything necessary to prepare you for the world of work! There is an employability co-ordinator based within each faculty who is dedicated to providing support for you. Each employability co-ordinator offers drop-in sessions, skills sessions (including CVs, applications and interviews) and they work with employers from relevant sectors, who offer opportunities for recruitment and help to shape what we teach you.

EVENTS

We run many events throughout the year these vary from employer-led events to training sessions and mock assessments. Each event is aimed at helping students to understand a particular sector or area and the huge number of opportunities, OR to train students in a particular skill. Have a look at the rest of this booklet to find out what we are running this year for each faculty. And we promise everything is interactive, so no lectures. The SPlTLIGHT lN: series are events which really hone in on a particular subject area. The events give you a chance to hear from employers and past students about the roles they have gone into and the types of companies who look for your subjects. You will also get an opportunity to network with employers and be speed interviewed.

RESOURCES

There are currently generic employability books available in the LRCs, however if you want something a little more focused, then come over to our careers library its filled with lots of industry related resources and books. Weve also got a computer area, for you to browse for jobs, sort your CV out and practise psychometric testing. Come over to see us in Room 4, Town House on the Penrhyn Road campus.

BOOKING AND VENUES

All of the events in this publication will take place in the 2012/13 academic year. Information on dates, times and locations will be posted on the Service website no later than two weeks before the event is due to take place. Please note, you will be required to book your place online for most of these events. To book your place for an event or for more information, please visit: www.kingston.ac.uk/careers/events Other events, including employer-led workshops, employers on campus and skills workshops will also be running. Please ensure you check the website, relevant facebook page or speak to your employability co-ordinator to see when these are running.

RECRUITMENT

Moving away from the old-style careers service and into a new age means that we are now helping employers to recruit for internships, placements and graduate roles; this means that once youve got your CV up to scratch, it will be added to our database and put forward for any relevant vacancies we receive. Make sure you keep in touch with your employability co-ordinator and keep checking your Kingston emails and the faculty facebook page for updates.

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For: All students, all year groups The Careers uncovered series aims to shed light on sectors you probably know little or nothing about. We want to shake off those myths surrounding these sectors, help you to understand what job roles there are and if you are suited to them, and get you to meet employers; up-close and personal. See what sectors weve got covered: Retail careers uncovered When: Semester one Its not just about working on a till or stacking shelves. Forget what you think you know about retail, and check out life on the other side of the counter. Banking and finance careers uncovered When: Semester one You might be forgiven for thinking that you need to be good with numbers to work in this sector. Find out what options are available to you, whatever your background.

EVENTS FOR

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Part-time jobs fair For: All students, all year groups When: Early semester one Whether youve just started at Kingston or youve been here a while, you will probably want a part-time job at some point during your studies. This is the place to start. The jobs fair will give you an opportunity to meet with local employers, who are hunting for the best students. JobStart For: Final year and postgraduate students When: Enrichment week With competition for graduate jobs greater than ever, helping you to improve your chances of beating off the competition during the recruitment process is what JobStart is all about. The sessions are designed to familiarise you with the graduate recruitment process and to start to build the skills and confidence youll need to succeed.

Clueless about careers If you havent got a clue about what you want to do as a career, then this session is probably for you! It will help you to identify your skills, where you can use them and the types of environments you might (or might not!) enjoy working in. UK recruitment process This session will help you to understand the recruitment process in the UK and whats involved and at each stage. This will cover everything from applications, interviews and assessment to information on the paperwork you will need. *Suitable for all, especially international students. Be a social butterfly how to use LinkedIn LinkedIn is the new place to be, especially if you are looking for a job. Find out how to use this incredible professional networking tool in the right way. Youll be linking-in with CEOs in no time! Spotlight on surveying

Public sector and charity careers uncovered When: Semester one Its not all doom and gloom or about being a street fundraiser. And you dont have to work for free! FMCG careers uncovered When: Semester one You might not think you know what this is. But think ice cream, toothpaste and dog food and youll be on the right lines. Engineering careers uncovered When: Semester one Testing, design, quality assurance, manufacturing you name it, engineering has got it covered. Leisure, tourism and hospitality careers uncovered When: Semester one Its not just about working in a hotel think swanky parties, conferences, travel and football! Technology careers uncovered When: Semester one This sector is due to recruit over half a million new professionals over the next five years and its not just for the technical wizards non-techies, this is for you too. Energy and environment careers uncovered When: Semester one Its not just tree-hugging or being an oil tycoon, sustainability is the new rock and roll! Creative careers uncovered When: Semester one Sparky, innovative and resourceful? Youll be well on your way in this sector.

Routes into teaching Gone are the days of caning and chalk throwing. Thousands of vibrant, energetic graduates apply for a variety of teaching schemes every year, and with this competition, there is so much more you need to do to be successful. So if you want to discover the ins and outs of getting into teaching, then this session is for you. Mind ya manners! Want to avoid those cringe-worthy moments when you speak to employers? Come and find out about the faux pas that some students make when they interact with employers and how to avoid the cringe factor hitting you.

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FACULTY OF

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

For updates on Employability activity for your faculty, visit: www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityFADA The Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture offer really practical courses and allow your creative juices to flow. Your employability co-ordinator has selected some of the key subject areas to help you to focus on the end goal.

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Product design For: design students with an interest in product design When: semester one Get a three-dimensional look at the many shapes and forms of careers in product design from designing roundabouts and chairs, to kettles, shampoo bottles and airport lounges in a massive variety of companies. Graphics For: design students with an interest in graphic design When: semester one Graphics has had a rebrand in the last few years, so whether you want to work for an agency, in-house or freelance, in roles varying from creative, art worker or client management, come and learn about the types of roles available and how you cant escape the digital revolution. Fashion For: fashion students When: semester two Fashion a fabulous future for yourself whether it be setting up your own label, working for a big name or another fashion related career see who will appear on our careers catwalk. Architecture For: architecture students When: semester two From the Sydney Opera House and the Bejing Olympic Birds Nest to local community projects, architects lie at the beginning of every building design. Moving into new areas such as sustainability and space-saving, architecture proves theres more to designing a building with an impact. Find out why from the professionals. Fine art For: art and design students with an interest in fine art When: semester two You know youre creative, but turning it into a career can be a challenge for a fine artist so come and find out the options available to you. From community and education, freelance or working in a gallery where do you start?

FACULTY OF

ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

For updates on Employability activity for your faculty, visit: www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityFASS The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a massive variety of subject areas under its wing. Your employability co-ordinator has selected some key sectors and subject areas just for you.

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ology For: criminology, psychology and sociology students When: semester one Profiling criminals, psychotherapy and becoming the next Karl Marx. Sounds exciting as it is but there is so much more you can do with one of these ology degrees. Economics For: economics students Over the last few years the global economic crisis has meant that the demand for economists has gone from micro to macro. Could you be involved in shaping future fiscal policy, social equality or balancing the books at an investment bank? Politics and international relations For: arts and social science students with an interest in politics and international relations When: semester two Yes we can! Becoming the next president of the United States might be a long shot but where could a degree in politics or international relations actually take you? Publishing For: arts and social science students with an interest in publishing When: semester two They say dont judge a book by its cover, and publishing is definitely an area this applies to. With new technology developing so rapidly, its not just books, books, books. Think interactive, online and out of the (packing) box.

Teaching recruitment fair For: Final year education students only When: January 2013 This is your opportunity to meet with loads of recruiting local authorities and teaching agencies that are looking for new NQTs (newly qualified teachers). *Please note, this event is only for those currently studying to be a teacher (PGCE/BA Primary/Early Years etc).

Media summit For: arts and social science students with an interest in the media When: semester one Its time for your close up This event is designed to give you media training and shine a big ole zoom lens on the different career paths open to those studying or interested in the media. The options are endless so its time to think outside the lightbox.

FACULTY OF

BUSINESS AND LAW

For updates on Employability activity for your faculty, visit: www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityBusinessAndLaw The Faculty of Business and Law has a mix of subjects with an industry focus, providing theoretical and practical application. Your Employability Coordinator has tailored events to help you to become THE professional graduate employers are looking for.

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Marketing and advertising For: business students with an interest in marketing and advertising When: semester one You know what marketing is, but the roles in companies are constantly changing. From working on a PR disaster, dealing with sponsors, working in market research and managing social media, marketing has so much more to offer than at first glance. Find out where it could take you. Law For: law students When: semester two Objection! Over-ruled! Law isnt just about wearing wigs and arguing in court. Law breaks down into many areas from environmental and patent to corporate and criminal. Find out more about the roles you could break into. HRM For: business students with an interest in human relations (HR) When: semester two Why are you interested in HR? If the answer is ...because I like people..., then you need to think again. Are you a generalist or a specialist? Find out which career in HR is for you. Business technology For: business students with an interest in business technology When: semester two The technology sector is the fastest growing area of business, and you dont need to be a techie geek to get a job in this area. If you are IT savvy but are also keen to work with clients and stakeholders then you could be the perfect candidate.

Law and order For: postgraduate, final and second year law students only Competition for graduate level jobs in the legal profession is tougher than ever, and this training should help you to focus on the skills youll need to secure employment.

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SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING

For updates on Employability activity for your faculty, visit: www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityScience www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityEngineering www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityCISM The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing (SEC) is a wide faculty with subjects that are in the forefront of moving the world forward. Your employability co-ordinator has selected some key sectors and subject areas.

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Aero and aircraft For: engineering students with an interest in aeronautical When: semester one This century will continue to see revolutionary changes to aircraft design; from environmentally friendly aeroplanes to space tourism vehicles, there are many challenges ahead. Find out if you are a blue-sky thinker! Surveying For: surveying and construction students When: semester one Providing the foundations to the built environment, surveying covers a whole load of areas; from office blocks in the heart of cities to music stages at the muddiest of festivals. Wherever there is construction there is a surveyor. Insurance and risk For: students with an interest in insurance and risk When: semester one Its risky business, being in risk! Whether you are assessing the risk of a company merger or the cost of J-Los bottom, the variety of roles within risk and insurance, from actuaries to dealing with claims from corporate clients are endless! Come along, to find out where risk could take you. Construction For: surveying, engineering and construction students When: semester one Inspired by the Shard or the Olympic Park? The construction industry has proven itself resilient and there is still 100 billion output available in the UK. Find out if youve got what it takes to build your future in construction. Pharmacy For: science students with an interest in pharmacy When: semester two An apple a day keeps the doctor away but if that fails, then thats where the pharmaceutical industry comes into play. Working on the cutting edge of science, there is a wide variety of roles. This should help to inject some insight into options for you. Biological and medical sciences For: science students with an interest in biology When: semester two You are not confined to a laboratory! Whether you are an indoor or outdoor type, a solo performer or team player, interested in plants, animals or people there are options for everyone with an interest in biology and biomedical careers. 9

FACULTY OF

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SCIENCES

For updates on Employability activity for your faculty, visit: www.facebook.com/KUEmployabilityHealthAndSocialCare The team run ad-hoc training and skills sessions for students who belong to the Health and Social Care Sciences faculty throughout the year. Contact the team for more details on whats coming up.

Social work For: social work final year students When: semester two This embedded session takes you through the ins and outs of applications and interviews for jobs in social work. You will be taught the skills youll need to approach applications in the best way and learn how to handle those sensitive interview questions. Nursing For: nursing final year students When: semester two This series of embedded sessions take you through applications, personal statements, interview etiquette and gives you a chance to practise interviews. You will be taught the best ways to approach applications and how to handle tough interview questions.

Nursing fair For: nursing final year students This faculty run event will give you the opportunity to meet with lots of different employers, looking to hire newly qualified nurses. Use this opportunity to get advice from employers and to get an idea of what they look for.

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Room 4, Town House Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE

E: careers@kingston.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 20 8417 7445 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kucareers Twitter: @KUCareers

WE ARE HERE

PENRHYN ROAD CAMPUS

The Careers office is located in Room 4, Town House, Penrhyn Road. However, dont forget that there is an employability co-ordinator based in your faculty who is there to help you. If you are not sure where they are, just ask and we will point you in the right direction!

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CONTACT US
E: careers@kingston.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 20 8417 7445 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kucareers Twitter: @KUCareers Room 4, Town House Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE

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