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Graduate facts
It is estimated that across the UK, about one graduate in 10 is still out of work six months after leaving university
37% of the jobs being offered by the top companies are expected to be filled by graduates who have held paid internships, holiday work or work experience
There are 8.7% more graduate vacancies than last year – the biggest annual rise in graduate recruitment for four years
Graduate facts More than two-fifths of employers said they had received more
completed graduate job applications during the early part of the recruitment season than they had last year
Recruiters have repeated their warnings– that graduates who have had no previous work experience at all are unlikely to be successful during the selection process and have little or no chance of receiving a job offer for their organisations’ graduate programmes
Preparation at an early stage: Ensure you know what you want to do before the
end of year results Missed deadlines- graduate positions are most
likely to be filled before end of year results are announced
Get some experience
The Job Searching Process
The Job Searching Process
Where to look for work: Direct applications Internet Up load CV to job boards Recruitment agencies People you know Placements
The Job Searching Process
What employers look for - CV Strong academics Placement / internship Part time work Voluntary work / charity work Personal statement Online profile Something that makes you stand out Ability to demonstrate key competences –
communication skills, problem solving ability, initiative, time management – with examples
The Job Searching Process
What employers look for - Interviewing: Preparation is key Background to the company General etiquette Portfolio of certificates/qualifications Prepared questions Competence based interviewing is increasingly
common
What should you do now?
Prepare your CV (if you haven’t already) Identify your strengths, skills, values and
motivation – find a career path suited to these Practice interview techniques Collate a portfolio Research potential careers Try to get some work experience Start your job search, making applicationsMaximise your university careers service Register with relevant recruitment companies
Why Choose Four? A family business with family
morals Training opportunities Career progression Employee benefits To learn directly from highly
experienced directors We want people that will:
oWork hardoWant to succeedoHave a good sense of humour – team fit is very important
Get in touchClaire Sofield – Sales Director – [email protected] Sofield – Head of HR – [email protected]
www.4recruiting.co.uk
@fourrecruitment
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