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The Careers and Employability

Service• Team of 34• ≈ 60% work predominantly with

students

• ≈ 40% work predominantly with employers

• Where are we?• Careers centre Building 37 Highfield • Faculty support• Course support• University wide events…

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What’s on offer?

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Careers support at WSA

• Drop in sessions in the cafe

• Quick advice over the phone (@drop in times)

• Bookable careers guidance appointments

• Careers workshops at WSA

• Careers Noticeboard

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What are employers saying about new graduates…?

89% of Employers value the

right attitudes and aptitudes

above factors such as degree

subject (62%)”

•CBI Education and Skills survey 2015

50% Employers stated it was not very likely that a graduate with no previous work experience would be offered a job.

(High Fliers 2013)

Will I get a Job after University?

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Winchester School of Art Undergraduate Graduates 2013/14

• Employed Full/ Part time 69%

• Studying 14%

• Unemployed 5%

2013/14 DLHE figures

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Do you stand out from the crowd?

First steps to consider• Career Planning needed?

• Attend an employer event this term

• Careers Fairs

• Opportunities Fair

• Employability Festival

• Get involved in clubs and societies

• Think about some part time work or

volunteering during the academic year

• Use next summer wisely…start planning

early

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3rd November 2015 11.00am-3.00pmGarden CourtBuilding 40, Highfield Campus

Lynda.com, LinkedIn Lab, CV Clinic, Opportunities, prizes and much more at the Fair.Visit http://www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/students/events-workshops-fairs/fairs/opsf.page for further details.

Explore your potential. Opportunities Fair

The Fair showcases a variety of internal opportunities encompassing work experience; skills development; volunteering and partnerships, all intended to enrich student experience and equip you for the future. Opportunities are available both at home and oversees.

20th October 2015 11.00am-3.30pmGarden Court, Hartley Suite and Marquee outside Garden CourtBuilding 40 and 38, Highfield Campus

Download your copy of the Fair Brochure at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/students/events-workshops-fairs/fairs/bf.page? and find further information on the Prepare for the Fair sessions and CV Clinic and the Fair.

Come along to this careers fair to discuss graduate, internship, placement and volunteering opportunities with 110 exhibitors!

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