Careers, Employability and Skills
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Duty Adviser hours are 10.30am-4.30pm
Fairs for Students
Programmes Read up on attending organisation
Administration, Finance & Management Fair
Tuesday 23 October 2012, 11.00- 3.00, Whitla Hall
Engineering, Science & IT Fair
Wednesday 24 October 2012, 11.00 - 3.00, Whitla & South Dining Halls
Law Fair
Wednesday 7 November 2012, 12.30 - 3.30, Whitla Hall
Work Experience Fair
Wednesday 6 February 2013, 11.00 - 3.00, Whitla Hall
Preparation Be Organised
Try to find out about the employer/organisation before you go and talk with their representatives.
Be clear about the type of work you are seeking and why you would be good at it.
Be able to explain what attracts you about a particular type of work and why you are interested in the organisation.
Approach First Impressions
Company representatives are impressed by a motivated student wanting to make an informed career choice and making an effort to search for positions before many of the opportunities disappear.
Therefore, approach the company representatives confidently and positively, and know what you are going to talk about.
What to Ask and How to Ask It Don’t Rush, Take Your Time But Don’t Waste Representative’s Time
Find out what sort of people the company is looking for in terms of degree, work experience etc.
Then, if you’re interested:
Ask the representatives to explain the job in terms of duties, responsibilities, starting salaries etc. and go on to find out things about the firm in terms of the future prospects for a new employee, eg training and development opportunities
Before you move on Be Sure To Be Satisfied
Make sure you have covered everything that you want to.
If you are interested in a position with the firm, say so and ask where you should go from there to get information or make an application.
Don’t be afraid to ask about the firm’s selection procedure.
Take a note of the name, position and company base of the representative you speak with; it will give you a contact to follow up.
Follow Up Make A Little Effort And Achieve A Worthwhile “Next Step” After Your Degree
Make the fullest use of your contacts and the information that you collect today.
Research, Research, Research - get as much information as you can before you start making decisions - use the resources at Careers, Employability Skills in the Student Guidance Centre.
If an employer gives you an application form don't complete it hastily. Take it home and take your time with it. Deadlines for applications are usually reasonably far off.
If in doubt ask for help at the Careers, Employability and Skills stand!