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Looking to the Future School of Informatics - Postgraduates
2012 - 13
Carol MacdonaldCareers Adviser
Main Objectives: Introduce the Careers Service
Outline recruitment time-lines for employers
Highlight careers events / programmes this semester
Additionally… Address career planning Overview of destinations A brief look at self-marketing
“Begin with the end in mind”
Steven Covey, management guru & author of ‘Seven Habits of highly effective people’
Your Career Strategy! Set goals - short, medium & long term
What do you want to achieve during your MSc/PhD? How can you make the most of your time at Edinburgh? What do you want to achieve immediately after?...and longer term?
Identify what will help you to achieve your goals Find out what’s going on Research career options and potential employers Clarify requirements – skills, experience required or beneficial Identify any gaps & how you can plug them Check entry routes – recruitment methods used
Network! Network! Network! - talk to people
Market yourself – Applications, Interviews & other situations
Prepare a ‘Career Action Plan’ - set SMART objectives - keep it alive!
Destinations – School of Informatics PGT - MSc Graduates 2010-11
Total known – 51 (6 months after graduation)
Employment 58% (30)
Further study 24% (12)
Voluntary work 6% (3)
Seeking 8% (4)
Not available 4% (2)
Destinations – PGT - MSc Grads 2010-11
Development Engineer - SeeByte - Edinburgh, Scotland Artificial Intelligence Analyst - Self Employed - Edinburgh, Scotland Software Developer - Exigen Services - Riga, Latvia Scientific Engineer - Struq – London Dot Net Software Developer - Priory Solutions – London Software Developer - Ocado – Hatfield Cloud Infrastructure Manager - Morilitas Solutions, Germany IT Consultant - Maquarie - London Software Developer - Adobe – Edinburgh Software Developer - Craneware – Edinburgh Software Developer - Mippin – London Web Developer - Binamic – Slough Programmer - A power company – Cyprus
Destinations – PGT - MSc Grads 2010-11
Software Developer - Envoy Services - London, England Customer Service Associate - Amazon - Edinburgh, Scotland Software Developer - Codeplay - Edinburgh Software Developer - Metaswitch Networks – Edinburgh Software Developer - Openmarket – London Software Engineer - Freescale Semiconductor - Bucharest, Romania Programmer - Morley Financial Services - Dublin, Ireland Software Analyst - Relational - Athens, Greece Systems Analyst - KPMG - Malta Researcher - Malta University - Malta Consultant - PA Consulting - London, England Teacher/Tutor - Xini - Athens, Greece Computer Programmer - Accenture - Milan, Italy
Further Study – PGT - MSc Graduates 2010-11
PhD Artificial Intelligence (3) - Edinburgh University – Edinburgh PhD Informatics (2) - Edinburgh University – Edinburgh PhD Computer Vision and Machine Learning - Istituto Italiano di
Technologia (joint with Universita di Genova) - Genoa, Italy PhD Informatics - Pamplona University - Pamplona, Colombia PhD Medical Imaging - Imperial College – London PhD Informatics (2) - Edinburgh University - Edinburgh, PhD Molecular Biology - University of Cyprus, Cyprus PhD Computer Science - Edinburgh University - Edinburgh, Scotland
PGR Destinations – Research Masters 2010-11
PhD Computational Neuroscience (3) Edinburgh University
PhD Neuroinformatics (3) Edinburgh University
PhD Informatics - Edinburgh University
PhD Neuroinformatics Unknown location
Microchip Designer Synopsys - California, United States
Software Engineer Cisco Systems - Berkshire, England
PGR Destinations - PhD Graduates 2010-11
Software Developer Nucleus Financial – Edinburgh
Software Engineer A software company - Edinburgh Business Analyst Tesco Bank – Edinburgh
Software Engineer Google – London
Research Fellow University of Edinburgh
Post-doctoral Researcher University College Dublin, Ireland
Research Associate Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Research Group Leader Saarland University, Germany
Advertising already underway
Employers’ presentations start early October
Application deadlines from October
First interviews begin this semester
PhD applications UK deadlines from December
Recruitment Timelines for 2013
Application Closing Dates for 2013 vacancies … a few examples
Babcock IT 28 October 2012
BP IT Future leaders 31 October 2012
Coca-Cola Enterprises Business Technolgy IT 31 October 2012
Unilever IT 23 November 2012
GE General Electric IT 1 December 2012
Standard Life IT grad programme 7 December 2012
Barclays IT 30 November 2012
Delcam Software engineer 31 December 2012
Jack Wills IT 14 January 2013
BT IT ongoing but ASAP
Deloitte IT & Consulting ongoing but ASAP
Shell IT ongoing but ASAP
General Guidelines Blue chip/ International Orgs Applications Close Management consultancies October/November Investment banks
Finding out more…Careers Fairs www.ed.ac.uk/careers/fairs
Recruitment presentations www.ed.ac.uk/careers/talks-events & www.ed.ac.uk/informatics
Graduate Vacancies - www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage www.prospects.ac.uk www.targetjobs.co.uk www.insidecareers.co.uk
Placements www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage www.e-placementscotland.com+ others above for vacation placements/internships
Publications – CS Guide, Prospects, Get, Times Top 100, Guardian 200
Industry info links – www.ed.ac.uk/careers/occupations www.scotlandis.com
Further Study - www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/explore/further-study/overview
Be pro-active, creative & network!
Self Employment
Careers Service –starting point & signposting www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/explore/starting-business/planning
Launch.Ed - business advice & support for Edinburgh student entrepreneurs - www.launch.ed.ac.uk
Informatics Ventures - nurturing an entrepreneurial ecosystem - www.informatics-ventures.co
What are employers looking for?
Good academic background Technical skills
and more……….
Competency Framework
One example – IBM
Adaptability Teamwork and
collaboration Communication Drive to achieve
Creative problem solving
Client focus Passion for business Taking ownership
What makes a good CV?• Careful targeting (job and employer)
• Highlights relevant experience, skills and achievements
• Gives space and importance to the most relevant material
• Makes an impact • Visually appealing
clear layout, avoiding lengthy text
• Appropriate headings & order - reverse chronological or themed
• Appropriate length – (UK industry norm 2 pages)
• Accompanied by a strong covering letter
Covering letters Keep to one page Introduce yourself positively Clarify what you are applying for Show your motivation for role/organisation/sector Highlight your suitability & what you can offer Demonstrate how you meet their requirements Keep a positive & professional approach Observe business protocols
inc. use of Yours faithfully / Yours sincerely
Application forms Plan answers carefully following guidelines Frame answers (eg ‘CAR’ Context, Actions, Result)
Give sufficient detail …but remain concise Give thought to vocabulary used Triple check spelling & grammar Ensure form is easy to read Allow sufficient time to complete
Careers Service – What we offer!
Information Centres - staff available to help at all times
Adviser appointments bookable via Reception Desk
Informatics ‘drop-in’ times - Wednesdays 9.30 - 11.30
Website: www.ed.ac.uk/careers
Events: www.ed.ac.uk/careers/talks-events
Vacancies: www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage
www.facebook.com/EdinburghCareersService
http://twitter.com/uofedcareers
Careers Service - Where to find us?
3rd Floor, University Library, George SquareTel: 0131 650 4670
Weir Building, KBTel: 0131 650 5773
Email: [email protected]
www.ed.ac.uk/careers
www.facebook.com/EdinburghCareersService
http://twitter.com/uofedcareers
ANY QUESTIONS?
Technology Insights 2012 - e-skills ukHorizon Issues
www.e-skills.com/research/research-publications/insights-reports-and-videos/technology-insights-2012/
Technology Insights 2012 - e-skills ukScotland- employer survey 2011
Technical SkillsMost commonly requested (in order): SQL, .NET, Java, C#, SQL Server, Oracle, ASP, JavaScript, Unix & Linux.
Hardest to find: Microsoft related .NET/ASP.NET, Dynamics, SharePoint, Visual Basic/Visual Studio, C#, PHP and VMWare.
Technical skills gaps, where found, often ASP.NET, C and .NET, PHP & Linux.
Non-technical skills
Gaps, where found, related to:
Sales/related skillsInterpersonal skillsBusiness/related skills
Skills Framework for the Information Age
SFIA categories1.Strategy and architecture
2.Business change
3.Solution development and implementation
4.Service management
5.Procurement & management support
6.Client interface
SFIA levels7 Set strategy/inspire6 Initiate/influence5 Ensure/advise4 Enable3 Apply2 Assist1 Follow
International & European StudentsWorking while studying - NI Numbers
National Insurance number required
Jobcentre Plus Processing numbers at Careers Service:
When: 19th, 20th & 25th September & 3rd October 2012
9.30am - 3.15pm
Where: 3rd Floor, Main Library follow signs to Seminar Room
What you need: Passport or identity card
Student card, or letter confirming you are a student
Visa Information and Advice
International Office The Advice Place (EUSA)57 George Square Bristo [email protected] [email protected]
UK Council for International Student Affairs www.ukcisa.org.uk
UK Borders Agency www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk (UKBA site - Lists of employers who are Tier 2 licensed sponsors)
