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• Options with degree• Generating career ideas• Internships and work experience• Timetable for action• Effective applications• Support through Careers Advisory Service
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Using your degree…optionsGraduate schemes
• Accelerated professional scheme with strong management and leadership focus (18 -24 months)
• Opportunities in public and private sectors across a broad range of career areas
• Often linked to professional qualification (e.g. Human Resource Mangement, Accountancy, Marketing, IT)
Careers linked to Geography
Graduate opportunities with SMEs (Small & Medium Sized Enterprises)
Postgraduate Study
Year Out
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Careers linked to Geography…Development & Regeneration Property (Quantity Surveying, Estate Agency, Property Management, Building
Surveying, Urban Surveyor) www.rics.org / www.jobsinsurveying.co.uk / www.targetjobs.co.uk. Opportunities with commercial property companies (e.g. Savills, Drivers Jonas), Retailers (Tescos, Sainsburys), Banks (Barclays), Local Authorities, Govt Departments, Valuation Office Agency
RICS recognised qualification or non-cognate graduate scheme Regeneration & Development (Transport Planner e.g. Highways Agency &
Transport for London, Town Planner e.g. Local Authorities, Consultancies – DLP, BBP Regeneration)
Housing Manager e.g. English Partnerships, Regional Development Agencies, Housing Associations, Universities, Charities)
RITP recognised postgraduate qualification (www.rtpi.org.uk) / small number of courses in transport planning (Transport Planning Society - www.tps.org.uk)
International Development (NGOs, DfID, FCO, UN) – Sheffield Uni has recently introduced a course in International Development & Planning (www.experiencedevelopment.org)
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Careers linked to Geography…Environment & Conservation Environmental Protection (Waste Management, Environmental Management, Energy
Conservation, Ecology, Sustainabiltiy). Opportunities in public sector but also in regulatory and advisory roles with commercial organisations
Conservation (domestic and international NGOs e.g. Frontier, WWF, English Heritage, Wildlife Trust; Environment Agency; Local Authorities; Forestry Commission)
Research Organisations e.g. Natural Environment Research Council Environmental Consultancies (Environmental Impact Assessment) www.environmentjobs.co.uk (jobs and work experience) / www.endsdirectory.com (directory of
consultancies) / www.iema.net/jobs (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Environmental policy, education and communication Postgraduate study often required; some consultancies that recruit graduates directly (e.g.
WSP, Faber Maunsell, Atkins) Travel & Tourism Event Management/Hospitality Management (Hilton graduate scheme) Journalism/Publishing Sales/Marketing/Communications e.g. Visit England Opportunities linked to regeneration e.g. Regional Development AgenciesRetail & Manufacturing Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Rolls Royce, DHL) Procurement (Office of Government Commerce, Waitrose)
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Careers linked to Geography…Land & Water Surveying – Management of Natural Resources Hydrogeologist, Geologist, Hydrologist, Soil Scientist, Minerals
Surveyor, Land/Geomatic Surveyor Employment opportunities with Engineering, Mining, Petrochemical and
Construction companies Utilities, Water and Waste Management organisations Public Sector (Environment Agency, DEFRA, Local Authorities) Consultancies e.g. WRc (www.wrcplc.co.uk) Specialist Surveying & Geomatics Companies (Geomatics World –
www.pvpubs.com) Postgraduate qualification & work experience (Chartered Institute of
Water and Environmental Management – www.ciwem.org / Geological Society www.geolsoc.org.uk). Birmingham, Leeds & Cardiff offer courses in Hydrogeology
Refer to Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors website for relevant lists of surveying companies (www.ricsfirms.com)
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Careers linked to Geography…
Cartography and GIS Commercial Mapping Companies & Consultancies e.g. GIS Dynamics
Public Sector (Ordnance Survey, Department for Transport, Met Office, HM Land Registry)
Defence Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Agency Headquarters (DGIA) / United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (naval charts)
Emergency Services (Crime Mapping Office)/Utilities/Retail/Market Research
GIS Consultancies (www.gisjobs.com – list of consultancies offering GIS/remote sensing services)
Geological Mapping (e.g. British Geological Survey) – postgraduate study desirable
Research Organisations e.g. The Macaulay Institute (rural land uses)
Postgraduate courses in GIS, Cartography, Surveying.
Work experience (e.g. Association for Geographic Information – www.agi.org.uk)
Vacancies (www.gisjobs.com / www.geoconnexion.com/recruitment / www.earthworks-jobs.com )
British Cartographic Society (www.cartography.org.uk) – useful jobs page
British Geological Survey (www.bgs.ac.uk)
Royal Geographical Society (www.rgs.org)
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Careers linked to Geography…Weather & Climate (Change)
Meteorologist, Oceanographer, Renewable Energy Engineer, Water Engineer, Flood Protection Officer, Water Conservation Officer
Employment opportunities with the Met Office, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Environmental Consultancies (specialising in field of renewable energy), NGOs (climate change/renewable energy)
Research bodies e.g. British Antarctic Survey, International Landslide Centre, National Oceanography Centre, Fisheries Research Services, UK Climate Impacts Programme
Opportunities in flood defence often require a postgraduate qualification in environmental engineering (see CIWEM for list of accredited courses linked to this and Hydrology)
Reading offers postgraduate course in Meteorologywww.metoffice.com (Meteorology careers)
www.environment-agency.gov.uk (Flood defence & river management)
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Graduate schemes linked to Geography
Highways Agency (General Mgt scheme)
Savills (Planning, Commercial and Residential property surveying)
Transport for London (Transport Planning, Surveying)
Network Rail (Project Mgt, Transport Mgt, Operational Mgt)
Crown Agents (Graduate Scheme linked to International Development Consultancy)
Faber Maunsell (Environment/Transport)
AEA (Environment/Transport consultancy & policy support)
Wincanton (Logistics & Supply Chain Management)
Forestry Commission (Graduate Scheme plus specific opps e.g. Land Agent, Wildlife Ranger)
But…
Many companies e.g. DLP (planning and sustainable development consultancy) recruit graduates into trainee/assistant positions
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Employers always look for graduates from specific degree subjects
Over two third of all vacancies advertised are open to graduates from ANY degree subject
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Even More Possibilities…Careers linked to interests and strengths?• Retail Management• Sales• Community & Youth Services• Management Consultancy• PR, Marketing & Advertising• Administration• HR & Recruitment• Finance/Accountancy• Law• Property• NGOs/Voluntary Sector• Teaching • Logistics• IT/Telecommunications
Prospects Website – excellent career resources(www.prospects.ac.uk)
Career & Employer folders, recruitment/sector directories, alumni & employer contacts
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Where can I find out more about career options and graduate schemes?
• Careers Service resources including excellent employer directories (Target, Hobson, Inside Careers, Times Top 100) that are free to collect.
• Career Fairs and employer presentations (refer to Careers Service website for more details)
Useful websites:
• www.topemployers.co.uk
• www.graduateElite.com
• www.prospects.ac.uk
• www.get.hobsons.co.uk
• www.bestcompaniesguide.co.uk
• http://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-jobs/
• www.insidecareers.co.uk
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Postgraduate Study• Opportunity to advance subject knowledge in specialist area –
PhD, Masters (taught or research)• Opportunity to study something unrelated to degree subject –
conversion course, vocational graduate degree• Apply to more than one institution. No central application system
with a few exceptions (law conversion, accelerated medicine, teaching)
• Apply in final year (some courses have set closing dates)• Funding major issue: research councils main source but funding
occasionally available through departments and institutions e.g. Durham Fellowship
• KTP (www.dur.ac.uk/ktp/graduates/)
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Academic study: If you are considering a research based career…Glaciation, Fluvial Systems, Remote Sensing, Environmental Processes, Coastal Evolution, Social & Cultural Geography, Urban Geography
Relevant vocational study:Transport, Town Planning, Environmental Management, Waste Management, Surveying, Contaminated Land, Renewable Energy, Water Management, GIS, Conservation etc
Unrelated vocational study:Law, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Marketing, Publishing, Business & Finance, IT
Postgraduate Study...
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Generating Ideas! • My Potential• Windmills Virtual Career Coach• Prospects Planner
Careers Advisory Service websiteCareer Choice & Self-Awareness
• Employment, work experience, volunteering and internships: excellent means of researching careers and improving self awareness!
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Generating Ideas• Academic interests - relating modules to career ideas • Personal qualities/skills – leadership, communication, organisation,
languages• Personal values and motivation – salary, work life balance, making a
difference, travel• Working environment – size of organisation, remit, location, employers
values (CSR)• Employment sector – environment, property, public, voluntary etc• Professional development – quality of training, rotational scheme,
professional qualifications • First career choice not your last!!
Not necessarily just one ‘perfect’ job; career choice also concerns other factors!
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Generating Ideas
Durham destination data• Collected 6 months after graduation• Useful way to research careers and employers • Even distribution between geography graduates entering
degree related and non-related careers
Prospects ‘What can I do with…’
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What is an Internship?• a structured programme of work experience
• often salaried but not always!
• normally lasting between four and twelve weeks
• usually offered by companies which take on large numbers of graduates (e.g. retailers, investment banks, accountants, professional services, IT firms…)
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What is an Internship?
• employers offer internships as part of their overall graduate recruitment strategy.
• primarily for penultimate year students
• the application process is normally the same as for a graduate position and they are highly competitive.
• generally advertised from November until March although some have closing dates as early as November/December.
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Why Should I consider an Internship?
• A degree is not enough
• Overcrowded graduate job market – need to stand out
• Evidence of transferable skills
• Specific career experience
• Commercial experience
• Insight/Career research
• Opportunity to do something different
• References
• Networking/Contacts
• Confidence – Personal Development & Self Awareness
• Route to a graduate job
• Necessary…Banking?
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Alternatives to Internships• Shell STEP programme (http://www.step.org.uk/)
8 week project based employment with a small or medium sized company. Training salary in region of £200 per week
• Informal work experienceSpeculatively approach organisations – identify appropriate person (e.g. Faber Maunsell)
• Networking Speaking to professionals about their job role
• VolunteeringDoesn’t have to be career relevant to be useful – evidence of transferable skills. In some career areas (e.g. health & social care professions, third sector, teaching, conservation, broadcast media) volunteering essential.
• Part-time employment
www.durham.ac.uk/careers-advice/vacancies
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Useful Websites – Work Experience
• www.work-experience.org • http://www.e4s.co.uk/ • www.talentladder.com • www.internjobs.com • www.step.org.uk • www.get.hobsons.co.uk/advice/work-experience • http://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-jobs/ • www.insidecareers.co.uk • www.gradjobs.co.uk Please also refer to the excellent opportunities posted on the CAS website• www.dur.ac.uk/careers-advice/vacancies
Don’t forget the speculative approach – not all job sectors will offer structured work experience!
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Timetable for actionPenultimate YearMichaelmas• Career research• Self-awareness (personality type, strengths, qualities, interests)• Attending career events (fairs, employer presentations, skills events)http://www.dur.ac.uk/careers-advice/forthcomingcareerevents/
• Work experience fair (Tuesday 4th Nov)• Applying for internships• Researching work experience opportunities
Epiphany• Applying for internships• Discovery fair
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Timetable for actionFinal YearMichaelmas• Applying for graduate schemes (some closing dates as early as
October/November!)• Employer Information Fair• Researching postgraduate coursesEpiphany• Continued application to graduate schemes• Interviews and assessment centres• Applying for postgraduate studyEaster• Graduate jobs with SMEs• Non-graduate jobs/speculative job applications/recruitment agencies
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CV plus covering letter/Electronic Application Form/Standard Application Form
Telephone Interview Aptitude Tests (Verbal & Numerical Reasoning) Face To Face Interview (Competency & Technical) Assessment Centre (Case Studies, Group Activities,
Presentations, E-tray)
Application Process
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Tailor your CV for each individual vacancy and organisation If you have relevant experience highlight it explicitly! Highlight transferable value of work experience, volunteering,
positions of responsibility: document key achievements Don’t be too modest – vital to market yourself effectively Write a positive upbeat covering letter: demonstrate knowledge
of both opportunity and employer. Get draft checked
How to Succeed - CVs
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Research the company and job profile thoroughly – does it match your skills, interests and personality?
Check basic entry requirements e.g. 2(i)/UCAS pts Do not fill in the form until totally happy with drafts Do not cut and paste answer from one form to another. For competency based questions give specific examples – use the
S.T.A.R. acronym as a basis for a focused, analytical answer (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
Why do you want the role – important section: need to demonstrate your appreciation of both role and employer
Relate your skills, abilities and experiences to the company specification!
How to Succeed – Application Form
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Technical Skills: fieldwork, research and report writing preparing maps and diagrams using social survey and interpretative methods collecting and analysing information using various technical and laboratory-based
methods for the collection and analysis of spatial and environmental information General Skills: Clear and succinct self-expression Comprehend complex ideas and theories Use reasoned argument to support opinion Logical approach to problem solving Effective use of evidence and information Intellectual Flexibility/Adaptability/time management Leading & participating in discussions Strong presentation skills
Support your academic based transferable skills with that which you have gained from employment, internships, voluntary work, societal opportunities, interests and travel.
Skills Related to Geography
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A degree guarantees a good job “A degree alone is not enough. Employers are looking
for more than just technical skills and knowledge of a degree subject. They particularly value skills such as communication, teamworking and problem solving. Job applicants who can demonstrate they have developed these skills will have a real advantage”
Digby Jones – Director General, Confederation of British Industry
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How Can CAS Help
Individual appointments with a Careers
Adviser can be booked online:
Quick Queries – 20 mins
Applications, CVs, Interviews – 30 mins
Guidance Appointments – 45 mins (referral required)
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Resources - Information Room (Careers, further study, employers, vol work, vacancies, opps abroad)
Employer and graduate contacts GATs (Graduate Aptitude Tests) Practice Assessment Centre Presentations – CVs, Application Form, Interview Techniques etc –
www.durham.ac.uk/careers-advice Employer led presentations Employment Fair/Work Experience Fair/Law Fair Skills workshops
How Can CAS Help
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Careers Service Website
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49 New Elvet
Open 10am – 5pm
Tel 0191 334 1424/1437
www.durham.ac.uk/careers-advice
Careers Advisory Service
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Your turn...Questions?
?Thank you!
