International student briefing- 10 effective job search strategies

Welcome to theCareers andEmployability Centre

Whether you are looking for a job in the UK or elsewhere in the world, this session will provide you with some strategies to improve your chances of success.

10 effective job search strategiesYour suggestions?

 

10 effective job search strategies

 1. Know yourselfBegin your job search by taking a thorough inventory of your interests, skills, accomplishments, experience, goals, and values. Make a detailed list. The key to a successful job search is to recognize what makes you a unique candidate and to communicate this effectively to a prospective employer, both verbally and in writing http://www.prospects.ac.uk/

2. Aim for the Right TargetTry to match your skills, interests, and values with the right career choice. For example, if one of your goals is to get a larger salary, don’t focus on career paths that traditionally pay low salaries. Conduct research on various fields and local companies within those fields. Target those that are likely to have positions availablehttp://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/careerchoices

10 effective job search strategies

 3. Be Assertive and ProactiveDon’t wait around for opportunity to come knocking on your door. Instead make some speculative applicationsBeing confident http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/applyingforjobs

4. Do some sleuthingExplore the “hidden job market.” Many job openings exist only in the minds of directors, and managers, long before the job is finally advertised to the public. Present yourself as the perfect candidate at this early stage, an employer may snap you up without looking elsewhereResearching employers http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/researchingemployers

10 effective job search strategies

5. Use your NetworkNetworking should be at the center of your job search strategy. Get the word out to friends, trusted colleagues, and even relatives that you are actively looking for a job, and ask them to keep their eyes and ears open for any opportunities.Also, expand your network and join professional organizations, sign up for job search newsletters and e-mail blasts, contact former professors and classmates, and participate in online discussion boards

Networking tools http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/creativejobsearch https://students.linkedin.com/uk

6. Get Help !

10 effective job search strategies

 7. Be FlexiblePart time jobs and volunteering are a great way to learn skills, gain experience, and earn money while looking for a permanent position. They are also a way to prove your worth and be first in line when a full-time position opens up.Jobs/volunteering database http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/

8. Say It ClearlyWhen sending out your CV, catch prospective employers’ attention with a brief and concise cover letter that clearly spells out how your qualifications match the job requirements. Connect the dots for the reader, and make it obvious why you’re the perfect candidate for the job

CV guidelines http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/applyingforjobs/cvs

10 effective job search strategies

9. Keep Careful RecordsKeeping track of your progress is important. Maintain a record of all the jobs you have applied to, including communications, interviews, referrals, and follow-up actions. This will help you build a network of valuable contacts. 

10. Be PersistentJob searching is difficult, and there are times when you will be discouraged. Just keep in mind that everyone has been through the same grind at one point. Try to keep a positive attitude, and look at your job hunt as an exciting challenge.pyramid

10 effective job search strategies

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Career planning sessions this term..

Weds 28th October 12-1 – Get hired! Practical advice on applying for placements, internships & jobs Most Tier 4 students can work part time and also apply for a professional placement year or vacation internship (sometimes called a vacation scheme). Knowing when and how to apply is crucial if you want to take advantage of this opportunity. This session will help you to make winning applications.

Tues 6th Oct 10-11 – 10 effective job search strategies Not sure where, when or how to start looking for vacancies, or how to organise your job/placement

search? This session will provide 10 logical steps to help you to make positive applications and approach employers with confidence.

Weds 14th Oct 12-1 (18th November 12-1) – How to build and promote your employability skills ‘Explain how your skills and experience meet the job description’ - most application forms will include a

question asking you to explain why you are the best person for the job. In this session you can explore your skills and experience in advance

so that you will be able to answer this question and make a positive impression.

Save the Date!Wednesday 4 November11am – 3pmThe Amex Stadium

120+ exhibitors…1 iconic venue!

All students welcome!

Sponsored by:

www.sussex.ac.uk/careersfair

Questions?

• Careers Adviser appointments

• CV advice, personal statements, cover letters etc.

• Talks – Introduction to placements,Working part time, CVs etc.

• Events – every day!

• www.sussex.ac.uk/careers

International student briefing- UK based graduate schemes

• Milkround.com - Graduate scheme search• Prospects - Graduate scheme search• Graduate Links - Graduate scheme search• TARGETjobs - Graduate schemes and jobs. Includes immediate start

vacancies too• GradDiary - A list of graduate schemes arranged by deadline• Graduate-jobs.com - Graduate Schemes - Lists graduate schemes and

gives lots of information about how they work

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http://www.sussex.ac.uk/careers/jobs/graduateschemes

International student briefing- how to apply for jobs

•CV•Cover letter•Application form•Linked in• Interview•Selection tests•Assessment centre

International student briefing- summary

1. Join a professional body to network, learn about the sector and show your commitment (BPS, Law Society, ACCA)

2. Sign up with Gradlink (Africa, India, China, Malaysia) the CBBC, UKITC, RBCC or other relevant business council.

3. Get involved with extra curricula activities and societies

Start now!

International student briefing- Gradlink