lunchtime session job seeking 2016
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Lunchtime Sessions 2016 - Top Job Seeking Strategies
Louise BamfordCareers Consultant
If you sometimes feel like this....
…You are in the right place!
What will be covered
Job seeking strategies
Sources of vacancies
Approaching employers directly
Actively managing your job search
Start with a plan
Book a 1 to 1 appointmentwith a careers consultant
Online career plannerse.g. targetjobs or prospects
Explore the whole market
Large graduate recruiters Small / medium enterprises (SMEs)
Private sector Public sector Voluntary sector
Understand how types of employers typically recruit
Target your job seeking strategy
Research what the employer is looking for
Make smaller number of high quality, targeted applications (not scatter gun approach!)
Start with the obvious…employers who have approached Westminster
General CDC Opportunities - Engage
Placement groups e.g. WBS UG
placement seekers
Look into a variety of other sites
Placement specialists:• Rate my placement
Graduate sites:• Targetjobs• Milkround• Prospects• Student ladder
Company websites Sector prof bodies or jobs boards e.g. Marketing week General jobs boards e.g. Indeed Social media e.g. Linkedin Local press / job sites (smaller firms)
…And others!
Consider non UK opportunities
Going global (access via Engage resources to view UoW subscription content)
Prospects working abroad
Targetjobs working abroad
Go International
Summer camp, international internships etc. (watch out for high fees!)
Local jobsites and networks….
Small Companies,Big Jobs
Learning Platform, Marylebone Campus
Wed 2 Mar 2016, 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM Details on
Engage, alsoat Cavendish campusMon 29 Feb
Advertised placements are not the only way in…..
The open job market
Advertisedposts
The hiddenJob market
Direct approaches,Networking
Larger companies
Smaller companies
“Hidden” opportunities can come from anywhere!
Current / previous employers
Contacts from other networks
Firms looking for graduates / staff Speculative applications (written)
Cold calling - in person, by phone
Who’s in your network? – Take 5 mins
Other students, alumni, lecturers
Current and previouswork colleagues
ME
Family, friends and
neighboursClubs, community
Leads for speculative approaches
Identify possible companies via:word of mouth / networking newspapers / online business newsonline communitiesprofessional bodiesyour local high street
Identify relevant contact via:cold calling (phone or in person)
Preparation is key when networking or making speculative approaches
Know yourself and what you have to offer
Know the person / company
Consider what is appropriate to ask for initially (e.g. just advice, morning work shadowing etc.)
Prepare a targeted approach (pitch, CV etc.)
If unsuccessful, ask for further advice and another contact
Follow up courteously / keep communication open
Make yourself visible on social media
Linkedin, twitter, facebook.....
Establish contact with your network and other professionals you have recently met
Research or follow specific companies / personnel
Identify industry trends
Join sector groups
But take care over your online profile.....
Having a plan helps you keep going!
What applications do you have underway? ……..Write down your next steps
Where else could you look for advertised roles? ……..Write down your next steps
What are your leads for hidden jobs? ……..Write down your next steps
What help would be useful? ……..Write down your next steps
Job Search Summary
Be flexible and open to range of opportunities
Use a variety of search techniques, but focus on quality
Make the most of employer and CDC help
Develop a manageable plan, up to date records and keep going!
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Our new online content management system to engage with you and your future career
What is it? An online secure hub where students can:
Access Career Development Centre services and resources
book appointments book careers events view vacancies find work placements view employers view careers information download resources complete online forms ask a question
Career Development Centre Services
1-to-1
Guidance
E-Advice
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Talent Bank
Mentoring
Contact us for more help….Career DevelopmentCentre
Cavendish House1st Floor101 New Cavendish StreetNearest tube: Warren St/Goodge St/Gt Portland St
T: 020 7911 5184E: [email protected]
www.westminster.ac.uk/careers
Placement Teams(Marylebone registry)
Business Experience Team T: 0203 506 7025E: [email protected]
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