CAREERS GUIDE 2018 –19 Whatever Stage You’Re at with Your Future Plans – Clueless, Unsure Or Certain – Your Careers Service Can Help to Get You on the Right Track

CAREERS GUIDE 2018 –19 Whatever stage you’re at with your future plans – clueless, unsure or certain – your Careers Service can help to get you on the right track. Whether you want a job straight after graduation, are thinking about postgraduate study or plan to take a gap year, we’ll help you to find the resources you need to make the right choice for you.

YOUR CAREERS SERVICE 3 Where to find us; tailored support; appointments, coaching and mock interviews; online resources; events and fairs; and inspiring graduate tips.

FIND THE RIGHT CAREER 10 Your career planning; tools; our alumni network; and inspiring graduate tips.

BUILD UP EXPERIENCE 16 Part-time work; volunteering; clubs and societies; internships; business idea development; travel overseas; and inspiring graduate and employer tips.

APPLY FOR JOBS 28 Job-hunting tips; applications; CVs and covering letters; interviews and assessment centres; and inspiring employer tips.

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NETWORKING 36 LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter tips; your public profile checklist; and inspiring graduate and employer tips.

POSTGRADUATE STUDY 40 Deciding to do postgraduate study; funding for postgraduate study; and inspiring graduate tips. Take a job that INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 42 How to find jobs and work in the UK; immigration and visas; find jobs at home; creates jobs. and inspiring graduate tip.

What Will You Create? Careers Service Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QQ Lyndal T: +44 (0)141 330 5647 W: glasgow.ac.uk/careers E: [email protected] morganstanley.com /campus Associate Editor: Dr Archie Roy, Careers Service Production and design: External Relations Advertising: Lesley McKay Photography: University Photographic Unit, Reuben Paris Additional photography: Shutterstock Print: J Thomson 1 Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. © 2018 Morgan Stanley © University of Glasgow August 2018 University of Glasgow, charity no. SC004401 1

9285730_Lyndal A4 Advert_v2.indd 1 6/28/18 3:56 PM YOUR CAREERS SERVICE We are here to help you with professional careers advice, coaching, resources and support, both in person and online. We can help you find experience and give advice on getting that job. We look forward to working with you.

HERE TO HELP Find us at: Postgraduate taught students We offer appointments and coaching University Student Services Most taught postgraduate programmes sessions with our Careers Managers, Dumfries & Galloway College Building last for one year, so it’s important to start comprehensive online resources, an Bankend Road career planning almost as soon as you Internship Hub, events where you can Dumfries DG1 4FD begin your course. meet with employers, opportunities to connect with alumni and support for Opening hours We have specialist Careers Managers entrepreneurial students. Monday to Friday, 0845 to 1645 who concentrate on meeting the high demand from the College of Social Careers Service Get in touch Sciences, particularly the Adam Smith We’re centrally located in the Fraser Telephone: +44 (0)1387 734279 Business School. Building, which is opposite the University Email: studentservices-dumfries Library. The building has full wheelchair @uws.ac.uk Postgraduate research students access. glasgow.ac.uk/interdisciplinary Most postgraduate research programmes last for three years, and it’s Find us at: Students at our campus in Dumfries are important to start career planning before Level 2, The Fraser Building also welcome to attend the events held your final year. We have a specialist 65 Hillhead Street in Glasgow. Careers Manager for research students Glasgow G12 8QQ and early career researchers, whatever TAILORED SUPPORT your area of study. Opening hours No matter what stage you are at in your Entrepreneurial students Monday to Friday, 0900 to 1700 studies or in planning your career, we We provide support for enterprising and We are closed on public holidays and can give you expert careers support and entrepreneurial students to help turn between Christmas and New Year. advice. your dreams into reality. We can help you test out your ideas through one- Get in touch Undergraduate students Telephone:+44 (0)141 330 5647 to-one mentoring and competitions, or We see undergraduate students from Email: [email protected] assist during the actual business start-up across the University, and not just final-year glasgow.ac.uk/careers process and beyond. See page 24. students. In fact, we would prefer to work Dumfries Campus with you from much earlier, to help you Recent graduates plan how to make the most of your time at The Careers Service in Dumfries is part of Your first job after graduation is only the university. We can help you find summer Student Services and based in the Crichton starting point on your career journey. work and internships, as well as help you Library in the Dumfries & Galloway College We’re here to support you whenever figure out your career aims or discuss building. There is disabled access via a lift you’re looking to take the next step. postgraduate study. by the main entrance. Within two years of graduation, you can still book an appointment for one-to-one careers advice.

It doesn’t matter what year you’re in, the Careers Service can help you think about your options and how to make the most of your time at university. glasgow.ac.uk/careers

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CAREERS Career interviews for postgraduate APPOINTMENTS researchers We offer many different types of APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE: Monday, Tuesday, appointments to help you with planning Thursday and Friday between 0920 and your career and developing your CV, 1140, and 1420 and 1640 applications and interview techniques. APPOINTMENT LENGTH: 40 minutes All appointments will be impartial, HOW TO BOOK: Book an appointment online confidential and focused on your with Katrina Gardner, the Careers Manager individual needs. for postgraduate researchers.

To book online go to glasgow.ac.uk/ Confidential careers guidance interviews NAME: Maisie Mullings careers/login. form part of a specialist provision the DEGREE: MA (Hons) English Literature & University offers to its research students Classics 2018 Quick queries and early career researchers to support APPOINTMENT LENGTH: 15 minutes them in their career progression in I started to look for experience last summer HOW TO BOOK: Online – appointments are academia and many other careers. and looked at the opportunities the Careers made available every weekday at 0900 and This includes guidance on making Service sends by email. I found their can only be booked the day you would like decisions, researching the options, finding Internship Hub really helpful when I had to attend. opportunities, and job applications and questions. interviews. If you progress on to a research If it is your first visit to the Careers Service Masters or a PhD you can take advantage I applied for and got an internship with or you have a quick query you would like of this provision, which also includes the Scottish Contemporary Arts Network. answered, these appointments are a great careers workshops and training sessions I already cared about the arts but the place to start. They are useful for feedback to develop your research and employability experience was amazing and inspiring. I on interview techniques, applications and skills. assisted their digital adviser with social initial queries about career choice or your media content and e-newsletters. It gave job search. Mock interviews me great industry experience, especially APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE: Monday to Friday networking and finding out about what CV checking between 0920 and 1140, and 1420 people wanted content on. This included APPOINTMENT LENGTH: 30 minutes and 1640 GDPR and updating small arts organisations HOW TO BOOK: Online – appointments are APPOINTMENT LENGTH: 40 minutes on what was happening. made available in advance or on the day. HOW TO BOOK: These can only be booked if you have an interview coming up. Book I gained a MUSE Programme internship We offer peer-to-peer CV group sessions, in person at the Student Services Enquiry at the Hunterian and wrote and presented facilitated by our Careers Managers. Desk on Level 2 of the Fraser Building or a tour about William Hunter. That Bring along a copy of your CV for some arrange with a Careers Manager. boosted my confidence and improved feedback. my communication skills. Dealing with Mock interviews are a great way to prepare difficult topics such as the lives of women Career coaching for the real thing. Your Careers Manager in the 1700s and making the information APPOINTMENT LENGTH: 20 minutes will take you through a realistic interview accessible was a great experience. HOW TO BOOK: Online in advance or on the scenario and provide feedback on your day. answers to help you to perform when it I have decided to continue with my studies matters most. To make your mock interview at Glasgow in 2018–19 with an MLitt in Career coaching appointments are useful as realistic and useful as possible, it’s vital Classics. I am also looking forward to for discussions about your career plans. that you submit a relevant job description engaging again with the Internship Hub to Whether you have definite plans or aren’t and your CV and application form at least pick up more skills. sure where to start, we’re here to help. three working days in advance of your appointment. You can email these directly My tips to the relevant Careers Manager. • Apply to anything you’re interested in and even things you’re not sure about. Go for things early, in first and second year, and build up your experience. • The Careers Service really supports you through applications and interviews. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. • Get involved with student societies. Then the Careers Service can advise on how to work these experiences into your CV and applications. Our careers interviews are hugely popular. Book online at • Attend Careers Service events. I went to the Internship Evening which had glasgow.ac.uk/careers. employers advising on how to get the APPOINTMENTS TAKE PLACE IN ROOMS 231 AND 232, WHICH ARE NEAR TO THE LEVEL 2 ENTRANCE most from internships. We networked TO THE FRASER BUILDING. SOME CAREERS MANAGER APPOINTMENTS TAKE PLACE IN COLLEGE over some free pizza. It made me more LOCATIONS. confident before starting.

4 5 GLASGOW organisations. Search for employers USE OUR ONLINE in our extensive employer database RESOURCES and use the system to book an CAREERS appointment to see a Careers Our website, blog and social media Manager. See glasgow.ac.uk/careers/ channels are packed full of useful login. Glasgow Careers has all our services in one resources and advice to help you easy-to-use system. with your career planning, at every Glasgow Careers lets you log in with • Search vacancies including graduate, stage of your degree. your GUID to book appointments internship and part-time jobs. with our Careers Managers, view and Information and advice book into our upcoming events, and • Book appointments with our Careers We have written tutorials, also search vacancies – including the Managers and Enterprise Manager. downloadable resources, blogs and Internship Hub opportunities. You can • Find and book into our upcoming events. videos available online 24/7 to help customise vacancy alerts so you never • Find and apply for Internship Hub you with your career planning. You miss out on an opportunity. opportunities. can: • explore your career options Connect with us on social • Customise vacancy alerts so you never • develop your applications, CV and media miss out on an opportunity. interview techniques Keep up to date with careers news • get advice on your job search and events by connecting with us on • find out about events social media. NO NEED TO SIGN UP, JUST USE YOUR GUID • connect with alumni on The glasgow.ac.uk/careers/ Network /UofGCareers • access the Internship Hub • explore postgraduate study options @UofGCareers login • find information on business start-up. /company/3190366

Online vacancies and events UofGCareers.wordpress.com From day one of your studies, you can search through careers events theglasgownetwork.co.uk and vacancies on our website. You can sign up for events and access /UofGCareers hundreds of opportunities, from local part-time jobs to internships /UofGCareers and graduate jobs with global

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6 7 Big Brave events are also scheduled for The Big Brave, inspiring student careers December, February and March. Details Sponsored by Edrington Group to be announced. Check glasgow.ac.uk/ ATTEND AN EVENT careers for more details. We run a series of events and fairs with graduate employers, ranging from major global organisations to small local companies. During semester time, we 26 SEPTEMBER 2018 16 OCTOBER 2018 7 NOVEMBER 2018 also host The Big Brave Q&A sessions with leading international figures every Careers & Internship Marketplace The Human Book Project Third Sector & NGO Fair month. See the calendar opposite for the TIME: 1100 to 1600 TIME: 1000 to 1500 TIME: 1100 to 1400 main events for 2018–19. LOCATION: Kelvin Hall LOCATION: University Library, Level 2 LOCATION: Wolfson Medical School Building

You can see our full calendar of events, Meet over 40 different recruiters across a Real-life graduates will be on loan in the Around 20 third sector organisations will including presentations by employers, at variety of sectors, offering graduate jobs, library to inspire you and answer your be on campus to offer you information, glasgow.ac.uk/careers. internships, part-time work and volunteering questions. If you don’t want to follow a advice and job opportunities; the ideal roles. In addition, visit the “professional traditional career path, and are interested event to attend if you are interested in pitch-it” zone, get your CV checked, update in roles that will make a creative or social working in this sector. your profile picture, visit speakers’ corner, impact, this is the event for you. get interview style advice and more. 23 OCTOBER 2018 6 FEBRUARY 2019

2 OCTOBER 2018 Explore a Career in Teaching Careers & Internship Marketplace TIME: 1630 to 1830 TIME: 1100 to 1500 Ewen MacAskill, Journalist, LOCATION: Fraser Building, Level 4 LOCATION: Glasgow University Union The Guardian TIME: 1200 to 1300 Chat to graduates who embarked on The Marketplace is back on campus in LOCATION: Bute Hall teaching careers about their experiences of semester 2, with 50 recruiters from different postgraduate routes to teaching and their sectors offering graduate jobs, internships, Q&A with The Guardian’s Defence teaching experiences. This event is mainly part-time work and volunteering roles. Visit & Intelligence Correspondent, Ewen for students studying STEM subjects. the “professional pitch-it” zone, get your MacAskill. He was involved in preparing CV checked, update your profile picture, the publication disclosures from Edward visit speakers’ corner, get interview style Snowden of the activities of the American advice and more. National Security Agency (NSA). As a 24 OCTOBER 2018 result of his reporting, the Pulitzer Prize Engineering & Technology Fair for Public Service was awarded jointly to TIME: 1200 to 1500 The Guardian and The Washington Post in 26 FEBRUARY 2019 LOCATION: Glasgow University Union 2014. Science Fair Up to 60 recruiters will attend, eager to Law Fair TIME: 1100 to 1400 meet and inform you of their internship TIME: 1030 to 1500 LOCATION: Wolfson Medical School Building and graduate jobs in the engineering LOCATION: Hilton Grosvenor Hotel and technology sector. This is a great Up to 20 organisations offering science- opportunity to hear first hand from Run annually by the School of Law, the Law based roles will attend this fair. A great organisations and research your career Fair is a tailored event for students seeking platform to meet employers face-to-face aspirations. a legal career, providing an opportunity and hear about their job opportunities. to talk informally to employers. Over 500 students attend each year – take the chance to develop your networking skills 6 NOVEMBER 2018 6 MARCH 2019 and make sure you are among them in October 2018! Fred MacAulay, Comedian Cultural & Creative Fair TIME: 1200 to 1300 TIME: 1100 to 1400 LOCATION: Jim’s Bar, Queen Margaret Union LOCATION: Wolfson Medical School Building 10 OCTOBER 2018 Q&A with Fred MacAulay, who graduated Meet employers and industry Go Abroad Fair from the University of Dundee with an MA representatives offering advice on how to TIME: 1100 to 1500 in accountancy and jurisprudence but progress in this sector, along with current LOCATION: Glasgow University Union changed from a life of numbers to one of vacancies. The perfect place to explore the making people laugh. Arriving late to the full range of occupations and opportunities Are you interested in a global experience as world of stand-up comedy, he has gone on available to you. part of your undergraduate degree? Then to be a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe and join us for the Go Abroad Fair and find out at comedy festivals worldwide as well as TV about the range of opportunities available appearances on Have I Got News for You, at the University of Glasgow. QI and Mock the Week.

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LET’S LOOK AT EACH What about internships or volunteering? FIND THE PART OF THE MODEL • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/ findingjobs/internships – our Internship IN TURN: Hub provides places for over 330 RIGHT CAREER students each year. 1. Self-awareness • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/ What skills do you have? What ones do findingjobs/workexperience/ Your options are endless – how can you you actually enjoy using? What type of otherwaystodevelopexperience/ decide which are right for you? personality have you? Two useful resources volunteering. are both found here: • humanmetrics.com/personality How can I network to find out more about • keirsey.com. career areas? • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/ YOUR CAREER Every UofG student should be gaining thenetwork – learn directly from over PLANNING Graduate Attributes as they study – find out 8,000 of our own alumni on The Network, more here: including over 2,200 mentors. One helpful way to look at your career • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/ • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/ planning is the DOTS Model (Law & attributes/yourattributes. events – attend the many fairs and other Watts 1977). It helps to make sure any events organised by the Careers Service career decision is informed. You can Prospects Planner is a useful tool to help publicised here and on Glasgow Careers. also find information at: glasgow.ac. you think about the skills and attributes • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/careers/ uk/careers/decisionmaking. you have, and which you want to use in a findingjobs – get great tips on how to use job. Answer questions to create your own social media effectively. profile: prospects.ac.uk/planner. Get out there, contact people and find out 2. Opportunity awareness about their jobs! What opportunities are possible for you? SELF- With over 60% of graduate jobs open to 3. Decision making AWARENESS ANY degree subject, the range is huge. You Now you know more about yourself and the WHO AM I? might have a few questions: potential options, how do you decide which ones to pursue? What can I do with my degree? • prospects.ac.uk/planner – create your • glasgow.ac.uk/myglasgow/ own profile of skills, motivations and careers/careeroptions/options/ desires and match them to over 400 jobs. optionswithmydegree • Discuss your profiles and/or ideas with a • prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what- Careers Manager – it’s never too early! can-i-do-with-my-degree • targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/degree- 4. Transition TRANSITION YOUR OPPORTUNITY HOW CAN I GET AWARENESS subjects-your-options. Now you have some ideas of where you’d THERE? CAREER WHAT COULD I DO? like to get to, how can you maximise your What about jobs that might be great for me chances of getting there? but not related to my degree? • prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles – over 400 The following chapters will help you to do jobs profiled in depth here. just that: • targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/job- • How to build up your experience and descriptions – over 300 jobs profiled develop skills here. • How to network effectively • insidecareers.co.uk/career-advice – • How to look for jobs and internships DECISION MAKING seven financial sectors here, including • How to apply effectively WHAT ARE THE BEST management consulting. • How to perform to your best at interviews MATCHES FOR ME? • How to look for postgraduate courses … and much more!

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As part of The Network you can search YOUR MOST for alumni by skills, expertise, company VALUABLE NETWORK and location; send graduates messages – OUR ALUMNI directly; receive weekly alerts of new activity; and find useful resources to make You’ll be surprised where your degree the most of your alumni connections. could take you. The Network has 8,000 members in 100 We have 120,000 alumni in 180 countries countries, including over 2,200 mentors. and every career sector. For access to resources and events listings, see glasgow.ac.uk/careers/guidance/ Join The Network and connect with the alumni. University’s extensive alumni community before you graduate to get tips and advice What are you waiting for? Our alumni are NAME: Holly Fergusson from those who have been in your position doing amazing jobs and give great advice! DEGREE: BEng (Hons) Product Design before. Engineering 2016 EMPLOYER: Nestlé

When I began the search for a graduate job I was a bit overwhelmed by all the options. I attended some great Careers Service events, from CV clinics to inspiring employer events – they enabled me to speak to real graduates in the roles and crucially prepared me for thorough application processes.

Almost every assessment and interview question focused on my extracurricular experiences. The Glasgow University Charity Fashion Show and the GUU board enabled me to build genuine credibility in skills such as leadership and teamwork. These were experiences I could talk about with passion. This is really important to recruiters’ strengths-based assessments, looking not just at what you can do but what you enjoy doing.

Some of the best advice I was given was to stop endlessly searching and start focusing on the things that really energise you, and tailor your search around them. I realised that meant a challenging role and creative problem-solving in a team. I now work in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, with global brands, leading motivated teams to improve our products and processes – and I love it!

My tips • Think positively throughout the entire recruitment process! When you believe Join The Network in yourself you radiate a tangible energy that communicates why you’d be an asset Who will you be? to the company. Connect with alumni online before you graduate • Our Careers Service has great industry connections and a vast array of services. Use them to your full advantage. • Explore where your degree can take you • Be 100% yourself. Companies want to hire an individual. Let your personality • Gain invaluable expert advice shine through and you’ll also feel whether • Get help with your job search a company is right for you. • Think about the kind of organisation and environment you will be working in, not glasgow.ac.uk/thenetwork just the role. I’ve realised this is equally important for job satisfaction and future #UofGTheNetwork development.

12 13 3% 2% 3% 2% 1% 1% 7% 5% 6% WHERE OUR GRADUATES ARE 14% NOW FIRST DEGREE WHERE THEY’RE GRADUATE WORKING* 28% DESTINATIONS 53% You can learn from Glasgow graduates. 2017 In 2017, 85% of our graduates entering Full-time work work succeeded in finding professional Part-time work and managerial jobs within six months 72.5% Full-time study of graduating, a rise over 2016. 71% Part-time study 20% Due to start a job next month A degree from Glasgow can lead to all Scotland 9% Unemployed sorts of careers. The University tracks the England Taking time out to travel progress of its graduates six months on Northern Ireland Doing something else from graduation through the Destinations Other EU countries of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Non-EU countries survey. *Due to rounding, 3% the sum of percentages 3% may not add up to 100% Not surprisingly, most graduates from some of our vocational degrees progress 5% to full-time employment directly related to their studies. In 2016 this accounted 7% for 98% of those studying Veterinary 30% Medicine, 91% for Dentistry and 99% for 20% 2% 5% Medicine. For others, entering full-time further study is common, accounting for 35% of Geography graduates and 63% of THEIR POSTGRADUATE graduates in Chemistry. 9% TAUGHT EARNINGS DESTINATIONS 63% Arts and social sciences graduates enter a 2017 very wide range of jobs and many progress to further study. The range occurs partly 9% because over 60% of advertised vacancies in the UK are actually open to graduates from any discipline. 45% Full-time work Under £20,000 Part-time work The destination figures show that the most £20,000 to £29,999 Full-time study common outcome for our graduates is £30,000 to £39,999 Part-time study full-time employment and that, for first £40,000 and above Due to start a job next month

degree graduates, postgraduate study Note: The DLHE only Unemployed is also a very common next stage in records graduates Taking time out to travel earning in pounds sterling. their progression. One reason for this is 2% Doing something else that Glasgow is a leading research-led 2% university. 3% 2% 5%4%

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POSTGRADUATE 7% RESEARCH DESTINATIONS 2017 74% Full-time work Part-time work Full-time study Part-time study Due to start a job next month Unemployed Taking time out to travel Doing something else

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YEARS 1 & 2 EXPERIENCE The Student Volunteer BUILD UP PLANNING • Join clubs and societies and try taking on • Get in touch with the Careers Support Service, run by the a position of responsibility: EXPERIENCE Service and we can help you plan your glasgowstudent.net/clubs. Students’ Representative career journey from now until • Volunteer. Give something and get graduation. Council, offers a wide range something back, whether that is for just Think beyond your studies. Get involved. Find out • Attend events like the employability an hour a week or a project overseas. of volunteering opportunities events run in your College, which what you like and don’t like. There’s so much on The Students’ Representative Council are advertised on your College on campus and in the wider (SRC) has numerous local opportunities: offer, you’ve a great chance to build your CV and Moodle. You can also attend the glasgowstudent.net/volunteer. For community. With flexible, get to know what you’re good at. events run by the Careers Service. more opportunities, see glasgow.ac.uk/ See page 9. short-term and long-term careers. tutorials. They also want to hear about other • Get involved in staff or student liaison opportunities, you can build MAKE THE MOST OF experiences you’ve gained from university YOUR CV committees or become a class life, including any sport, student media, • Develop your CV. Reflect on your your graduate attributes YOUR TIME AS A representative. clubs, societies, volunteering, internships subject of study, volunteering, clubs STUDENT • Get a part-time job. At this stage, any job outside the lecture hall and or part-time work you’ve been involved in. and jobs, and identify the skills you is an advantage. You’ll develop valuable They want to know about other skills you are developing. Use our website enhance your experience Take advantage of the fantastic job, customer service skills working in a shop, can bring to a role – this often helps you resources to help you put your CV internship, volunteering and social cafe or call centre. For student-friendly of being a student at the stand out from the crowd. together, and come to a CV session or experiences on offer, as well as our part-time jobs see Glasgow Careers at get feedback on your CV from a University of Glasgow. Find expert careers advice and support. glasgow.ac.uk/careers/login. Here’s our quick guide to making the most Careers Manager. • Maybe start that business idea you out more at glasgowstudent. of your time at the University. Graduate recruiters aren’t only interested have, it’s never too early to explore YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE net/volunteer or email in what goes on inside lectures and your entrepreneurial side – check out the student clubs for one that might fit • Develop your professional brand [email protected]. your idea. See page 24 on support for online – your profile is your online Find us on Facebook at enterprise ideas. CV available 24 hours a day. • Use your summer wisely. Check out Connect with individuals working in Volunteering at Glasgow the Internship Hub at glasgow.ac.uk/ the areas you wish to enter, search University or follow us on internships and see page 18 for jobs and research people’s for more details. career paths. Twitter @VolunteerGU and @gusrc.

PENULTIMATE YEAR FINAL YEAR YOUR CV EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE • Meet with a Careers Manager to talk • Use your last summer wisely and secure • Use your dissertation as an opportunity. through your options and get advice on an internship. Our Internship Hub works This self-driven piece of research is a your CV and applications. with over 300 employers each year, chance for you to develop knowledge in • Keep developing your CV. Take any spanning all occupational areas. Find out a particular area that may be of interest positions of responsibility that come your more about internships on page 18. to the employers you are targeting. way, volunteer and take advantage of any networking opportunities – all of these will Planning Planning add value to your CV. • Research and evaluate ideas about what • Use the Careers Service and Prospects you’ll do after graduation. Use the career websites to research opportunities and YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE planning tool at prospects.ac.uk to help make decisions. • Keep adding to your profile. Connect you find options to suit you. • Set time aside to apply for jobs or with individuals from your course, as they • Use glasgow.ac.uk/careers to research courses. If you’re looking at a competitive may be great contacts in the future. Join jobs and postgraduate study options. industry like the media, start your groups, start getting recommendations • Make an appointment with a speculative job search by identifying the from part-time jobs and volunteering, Careers Manager to discuss your relevant employers, sending a targeted search for jobs and research people’s options. CV and using LinkedIn to broaden your career paths. • Plan ahead to next year. Many employers networks. and postgraduate courses have closing • Network with employers. Attend employer dates in semester 1 of your final year. presentations, fairs and Q&A sessions Research possibilities now so you are to help with your career decisions and ready to make applications early. source useful information for your job applications.

16 17 16 17 INTERNSHIP HUB Placing over 330 interns each year, we You will apply to the Internship Hub via facilitate a diverse range of summer Glasgow Careers in the first instance. An internship can help you get internships, over 100 on-campus We provide a range of video tutorials and experience, make contacts and figure internships, and part-time opportunities with advice via social media to help you with this out what you would like to do after local organisations during term-time. All of stage in the process. graduation. these are paid (living wage encouraged) with the exception of some (part-time) To find out more and view current INTERNSHIP HUB: Delivered by the Careers Service exclusively voluntary internships with registered opportunities, see glasgow.ac.uk/ OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS for University of Glasgow students, the charities. internships. Internship Hub is a dedicated team here to help you at all stages of the internship Before and during your internship process. Once you’ve successfully secured an 1 Sign up for our weekly email alerts via our website. internship we’ll provide support to help you Internships expand your network and prepare for, and make the most out of, the enhance your career prospects, and the experience. skills you learn will also help you to give practical examples when applying for jobs. After your internship Find a role that you are eligible to apply for. After your internship you will also have the 2 Our Internship Hub Managers actively opportunity to have it officially recognised source and develop internship opportunities by the University on your transcript (HEAR). with organisations across a wide range Apply online via Glasgow Careers. of industries and sectors. The team aim Applying to the Internship Hub to cater to as many degree disciplines We recruit all year round, as and when 3 View our application form learning resource. and year groups as possible, regularly organisations have opportunities available. addressing gaps in their provision and Roles are typically open for a minimum of areas of demand from students. two weeks to give you sufficient time to apply. An Internship Hub Manager will carry out a first- 4 stage shortlist following the deadline.

You are notified of the shortlisting outcome via email. Personal feedback is given to all 5 unsuccessful applicants.

Interview decisions are made by the employer. If not invited, you can request feedback. If invited, 6 we will send you all the information you need.

Interviews tend to last 30 minutes and may involve THE 7 a practical task. INTERNSHIP There is no second stage to the interview process HUB 8 in most cases. Deere ee UoGCareers You will be notified of the outcome of the interview ASAP. Uoter 9 oter

18 19 2017–18 INTERNSHIP HUB 330 CANDIDATES SECURED AN INTERNSHIP DID YOU KNOW? 800 45% CANDIDATES SECURED AN INTERVIEW WITH EMPLOYER OF OUR WHILE SOME INTERNSHIPS REQUIRE ROLES SPECIALIST SUBJECT WERE OPEN KNOWLEDGE, THE 1,200 MAJORITY OF OUR TO ANY EMPLOYERS LIKE TO CAST APPLICATIONS SHORTLISTED AND SENT TO EMPLOYER TO REVIEW THEIR NET WIDE ACROSS DEGREE MULTIPLE COLLEGES, OR 2,200 DISCIPLINE THE WHOLE UNIVERSITY.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATES & POSTGRADUATES 28% WE RECEIVE AN AVERAGE OF THIRTEEN OPEN TO APPLICATIONS PER INTERNSHIP. UNDERGRADUATES SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES 58% OPEN TO HAVE MORE THAN A 60% POSTGRADUATES CHANCE OF BEING INVITED WE ENCOURAGE 14% TO INTERVIEW WITH AN EMPLOYERS TO EMPLOYER AND 40% CONSIDER ALL YEAR GROUPS AND OF THOSE INTERVIEWED LEVELS OF STUDY SECURE AN INTERNSHIP. WHERE POSSIBLE

20 21 “Increasing my knowledge base and overcoming challenges at Glasgow has made me much stronger. I have the skills I need for the future.”

BAKYT TOLEGENOV IS GRADUATING WITH AN MSc IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH MANAGEMENT.

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went on to be joint winners of Converge GOT A BUSINESS Challenge 2016. Corien Staels of IDEA? wheelAIR® also reaped the rewards of engaging in competitions while at If you have an idea for your own Glasgow, winning the Converge Challenge enterprise we can support you to start up Design and Creativity Award in 2017, and run your own business. a £100,000 award from Scottish EDGE Round 10 and becoming a Royal Society Self-employment is an option that more of Edinburgh Enterprise Fellow. and more of you are considering, whether that is starting your own business, working We currently have a number of students freelance or becoming a sole trader. At and recent graduates in the final NAME: Matthew O’Donnell the University, we provide support for stages of the Santander Universities DEGREE: MA Film & TV Studies 2015 enterprising and entrepreneurial students Entrepreneurship Awards, Converge to help turn your dreams into reality. For Challenge 2018 and the RSE’s new I’d known for a long time that I wanted to instance, we can help you test out your Unlocking Ambition Programme. work in television when I graduated – I just ideas through one-to-one mentoring and didn’t know how to get there. Anytime I competitions, or assist during the business Santander Summer Company asked someone, they just pointed out how start-up process and beyond. Programme hard it is to get work in the industry. Each year this programme enables four The support available includes student businesses to develop their Regardless, this encouraged me to do as • practical business start-up workshops businesses over the summer break. The much as I could at university to get plenty • assistance with legal structures and process is competitive and students apply of experience before leaving. As a result, set-up by submitting a basic business plan and I ended up working in numerous unpaid • one-to-one business advice clinics covering letter stating why they want to jobs just to learn about the industry I was • mentoring take part. They then have to pitch their intrigued by. However, I would say that the • help with business and financial planning idea to a selection panel. Successful most worthwhile experience I gained was • support in perfecting your business plan applicants win 12 weeks of incubation at Glasgow University Student Television • advice on pitching space, £2,500 funding for each business, (GUST). I devoted a large portion of my • advice on how to secure funding a workshop programme and access to student life to GUST and, by graduation, • connections to professional advisers mentors. I realised that I wanted to at least try to including external business support become a television editor. agencies, solicitors, accountants and IP Many of our students have started up specialists and run their own ventures while studying Through the Internship Hub I was able • guidance through the process of here. They have come from a variety of to secure a 12-week internship with IWC launching your business disciplines and we often see students Media, a television production company. • ongoing support when your venture is up who have only a vague idea for a At the beginning of the internship I was and running. business that they may want to pursue in apprehensive, but I quickly became more future. With the right help and guidance, at ease and, once the team discovered that Competition support Student Enterprise could bring out the I was particularly interested in editing, they Business competitions, of which there are entrepreneur in you. Find out more at catered the remainder of my internship many, can play a key role in providing the glasgow.ac.uk/studententerprise. towards that. I’m now on a full-time contract initial finance required to get started in with IWC as an Editor for the development business. Book an appointment team, which I am delighted about! To make an appointment with Marion Young Alumni of the Year 2017, Susanne Anderson, our Enterprise Manager, go My tips Mitschke and Patrick Renner, who founded to Glasgow Careers at glasgow.ac.uk/ • Get involved – I can’t stress this enough. MindMate while studying at Glasgow, careers/login. Being quite shy, I initially joined GUST just to build my CV. However, once I became more involved, it was like having a second family. While the practical skills I learned were invaluable, it was the people skills that I gained and the relationships I formed that stand out. • While on internship, be interested in learning everything. It shows open- mindedness. • Be easy to work with – whether they ask “ As a small company, we find it invaluable to have an you back or not afterwards, an internship intern join us for the summer as they bring an injection could come down to whether or not you of fresh knowledge and ideas. It also allows other fit in well with the team. members of staff to offer some mentoring, which they really enjoy.”

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24 25 SEE THE WORLD Travelling abroad and gaining experience of new cultures is appealing to many graduates and the Careers Service can help you to make sense of all the options.

More students and graduates than ever are taking the opportunity to travel in different ways. To explore gap year and work abroad options see glasgow.ac.uk/careers. For country-specific information see prospects. ac.uk.

EMPLOYER TIP More and more employers want graduates to have a global mindset, which means understanding different cultures and how industries work across borders. Students should make the most of their time at university to meet people from around the world and consider study abroad schemes like Erasmus. Also, speaking another language shows that a graduate has a better cultural understanding.

STEPHEN ISHERWOOD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE INSTITUTE OF STUDENT EMPLOYERS

26 27 APPLY FOR JOBS The time has come to start applying for jobs. Here is our guide to getting a job.

WHERE TO LOOK person in the company for the type of work The STAR technique you’re seeking, and show specific evidence “Situation, Task, Action, Result” (STAR) is an Hunt for jobs online, search graduate job of your ability to do the job well. effective way of structuring your answers to sites, use social media and ask around. competency-based questions. For more job-hunting ideas, see glasgow.ac.uk/careers/login glasgow.ac.uk/careers. 1. Begin by describing the Situation such as which team you were in, its purpose Glasgow Careers is our online vacancies and the number of people. system and is a good place to start. WINNING 2. Explain what your Task or Target was. Here you’ll find the best graduate jobs, APPLICATIONS 3. Think about the Action and explain internships, volunteering and other what your role in the team was. This part opportunities from the UK and abroad. Great preparation is the key to should be the main focus of your answer, Vacancies are updated daily and you can successful applications. The main so break down what you did and your receive email alerts of new opportunities question recruiters will be asking is reasons for doing it. which may interest you. whether you are the right person for the 4. Explain the outcome, Result, of the task. job. Find clues to what the employer For example, your team won a prize prospects.ac.uk & targetjobs. is looking for in the job description or for the final presentation of the design co.uk person specification. project. These are two very useful job sites, particularly for new graduates. Matching your skills to the job This part is crucial and you need to spend linkedin.com/jobs quality time on it. First, you need to play One of the top online sites for job seekers, the matching game and identify the key job with a huge database that allows you to skills or competencies being asked for and connect with contacts in companies you give evidence you have them. Then check want to target, find news that will be great to that the keywords are not hidden in too write in applications, and jobs in all sectors, much text, are close to the top and towards levels and locations. Get yourself a profile the front of your bullets. on this! Employers like to see a wide variety of Social media examples taken from academic studies, Try and tweet your way to a job or search work, volunteering, hobbies and other on Twitter using hashtags related to your areas of your life. Try to think of positions field of interest. Facebook recently launched of responsibility, times when you’ve a job search feature in the UK. To find out worked with others to produce an event how to use social media to find a job, see or a project, or met a deadline. You need page 36. to demonstrate the skills the employer is looking for in a succinct and punchy The hidden jobs market manner. You don’t need to see a vacancy before making an application. Some jobs are not Competency-based questions posted, with some employers relying on Once you’ve analysed the skills required speculative applications and networking to and gathered your evidence, you’re ready fill posts. to tackle the questions. Competency-based questions are popular with employers; Proactively applying with a targeted CV and these are questions that focus on your skills covering letter can get you noticed. People by asking you to give a specific example of often think that a job search is a numbers a time when you’ve demonstrated the skill game and that the more applications you in question. If you have successfully shown TIP: Structure your answers exactly as the question asks send out the more you will be noticed. Not this skill in the past you will be able to show and take each part in turn. For example, in answer to “Tell true! Rather than applying for hundreds it in the future. of jobs, you need to be focused, with an us about a time when you overcame a difficulty”, begin emphasis on what you have to offer rather Some simple techniques ensure that you with: “A time when I overcame a difficulty was …”. It’s best than what you want from the employer. are answering these questions effectively and successfully. See the STAR technique to use the first person singular at all times. Employers don’t Compile a list of companies and learn opposite, and turn to page 31 for more want to hear “we” or “us” because they are trying to work everything about them. Target the best application tips. out your role in the situation and what you achieved. 28 29 28 29 Other types of questions YOUR CV AND Application forms will often ask questions about your motivation for applying for COVERING LETTER the job and why you’d like to work for the Use your CV and covering letter to show company. They sometimes ask you to you have the right experience and skills explain why you would be suitable for the for the job. post. To answer successfully, you need to look at the person specification with Your CV the job advert and demonstrate how Tailoring and targeting your CV is essential. you fit all of the essential criteria and as Your CV is a marketing tool that will show many desirable criteria as you can. Giving you have the correct experience, skills and examples of how you’ve developed the ability to undertake the job. skills the employer is looking for is an effective way to do this. Research the Underneath the various section headings, company and find out their latest news from such as “Education” and “Work their social media channels. Experience”, use the space effectively and demonstrate that you meet the Online forms requirements and skills of the post. First, take your time. Online forms require thought and checking. Read all the Highlight any positions of responsibility, questions first. If an application form awards or achievements, and things doesn’t allow you to proceed without that make you stand out from others. Try answering the question, answer as you to create the impression that you work think but don’t submit it without taking a well in a team, can meet deadlines, are note of the questions and going back over organised and can be left to get on with your answers. little supervision.

If possible, download the application form For example CVs see glasgow.ac.uk/ or print it out. Most online application forms careers. 10 APPLICATION TIPS allow you to save the form so you can work 1. Do a rough draft first to eliminate on it for a while before sending it. Once Your covering letter errors and to get your chronology you’re happy with the result, submit the You should always send a covering letter right. form. along with your CV. This should be in the 2. Always spell check. Pay great same style of font as your CV. In the letter, attention to grammar and spelling. Show your attributes make sure you highlight the following: 3. If your application is handwritten, Our website is packed with helpful tips on • why you are applying to this particular avoid corrections and deletions. how to show you have what employers are organisation 4. Don’t leave blanks. Answer each looking for. • why you are applying for the post in question, even if it’s to say “none” or terms of your skills “not applicable”. • any other important points that need to 5. Keep a copy for reference, as you be clarified. will need it when you are invited for interview. Your covering letter should sound positive 6. Make sure your form is submitted and professional. If you are sending a CV before the closing date. by email, it’s important to realise that the 7. Follow their rules: if the instructions email itself will be your covering letter – say include a CV, then do; if not, then and remember to attach your CV before do not. The same with a covering letter. pressing send. If you apply incorrectly, it might count against you. 8. Avoid being too modest and selling yourself short. 9. Tailor what you say in each application to make sure the employer knows you’re interested EMPLOYER TIP in them specifically. Tailor your application, do your research on the firm and 10. Remember to check your online presence, ie LinkedIn, Twitter, its competitors, demonstrate commercial awareness Facebook and any other blogs or and attention to detail. Highlight any relevant comments you may have written. Set your privacy settings so no work experience, positions of responsibility and key one can find, see or edit them achievements. If you prepare accordingly and show so they do not compromise enthusiasm, you will stand out from the crowd. your integrity.

SOPHIE THOMAS, LINKLATERS LLP 30 30 31 The questions For more tips on how to handle a telephone INTERVIEWS AND Look in the business sections of While you can’t predict the questions interview, see targetjobs.co.uk. ASSESSMENT newspapers, online journals and social exactly, take a look at the many examples CENTRES media. It can be helpful to speak to any on the Careers Service website. Common Video interviews contacts you have who are either doing interview questions include: For first-stage interviews, the use of video This is your chance to shine. It will be a similar job or working for the same • Tell me about yourself/talk me through is becoming more common. Companies easy to do this if you’ve researched organisation – they can provide valuable your CV. overcome the limitations of time for what the employer is looking for and insight. • Give me an example of when you ... scheduling and time zone restrictions with are prepared to demonstrate how (competency-based questions). screening. Here are eight tips on how to you fit with this. Prepare your answers • What is your greatest weakness? excel at video interviews. The interviewer is trying to predict how you • Why do you want this job? • Ensure your username is appropriate and Do your research would behave if you were doing the job. professional. Firstly you must be clear what the This is difficult, but looking at your past Try to illustrate your answers to these • Sit in a quiet, well-lit, tidy environment. employer is looking for. Employers ask behaviour gives evidence. questions using your prepared examples to Remove any potential distractions. questions to find out if you have the back up your claims of skills and qualities. • Ensure the camera is at eye level as this competencies listed on their person Give examples of things you’ve done that Some questions will address the required makes eye contact more natural. You specification – the list of essentials and demonstrate the qualities required. For competencies directly, such as: must not look down to see the interviewer desirables required for the job. example, if the job requires you to manage • Give me an example of when you’ve as it creates a sense of disconnection. your time effectively, think of times when been part of a team. What did you do Sit in the centre of the frame and ensure The interview isn’t something you you’ve done that. Don’t worry too much and what was the result? they can see you from the waist upwards. have to prepare for from scratch. Your about what example you use – it can be • Do a trial run with a critical friend. This application has proved effective, so from any area of your life: work experience, Practice interviews will allow you to become at ease with the look at it again thoroughly beforehand. paid or voluntary, your course or spare- A practice interview with a Careers Manager technology. time activities. These specific events in gives you experience of answering interview • Check your equipment and get ready in In your preparations, focus on two your life are what you need to talk about in questions and the opportunity to receive plenty of time. Have an alternative plan in main questions: “How do I match the interview. feedback. A Careers Manager can book a place in case of problems. what the employer is looking for?” and mock interview for you once you have had • Project an energised, attentive and “What makes me stand out from the The interview a careers consultation. See page 4. interested image; smile, relax and adopt competition?” It’s your chance to sell yourself to a positive position. the employer. Use the questions and Telephone interviews • Dress to impress – always assume that Many sources of information can help discussion to your advantage, giving The basic principles of interviewing in you dress as formally as you would in a you with the first question. These evidence of your competencies to person apply to interviews by telephone, face-to-face interview. include the job description and person convince the employer you’re the right but there are important differences. You • Treat it as you would a face-to-face specification and the employer’s person for the job. have to show your enthusiasm by tone interview, which means practising website. of voice only; however, you can have key interview questions and having questions Remember, it’s also a chance for you points written down as a prompt. Take the to ask. to assess the employer and decide for call in a quiet room on a landline if possible. yourself whether you’d like to work for Have a glass of water to hand, turn off any them. Above all, you need to demonstrate distractions, sit up straight, and smile, as it your motivation and enthusiasm for the job. will help you communicate well.

33 32 33 Gaming tools • How would you describe the STUDENTS WITH Some organisations are using game- organisation’s culture? like virtual reality tools in their interview • How would my performance be A DISABILITY process. They simulate environments and measured? If you have a disability, should you make assess how well candidates perform. They • What type of career opportunities might reference to it in a job application? Here can measure certain traits easily, skills this position lead to? are some resources to help students with like resilience, safety-consciousness and disabilities when applying for jobs. analytical thinking. It is an innovative and Essential tips fun method and may be one part of the Make a strong start and create a great first Disabled Students’ Allowance interview process. impression. (DSA) • Know where you’re going and arrive in For information call SAAS on +44 (0)300 Psychometric tests plenty of time. 555 0505 (option 2) Monday to Friday, 0830 Some recruiters may ask you to complete • Dress appropriately. to 1700, or email them through their enquiry a number of online aptitude tests. They • Realise that any members of staff may be form. It’s available for postgraduate study. typically consist of numerical and verbal asked for their impressions of you. reasoning and diagrammatic reasoning • Shake hands confidently. Remploy’s Employability tests. Situational judgement tests are • Smile. Programme increasing in popularity and may be used • Expect to be nervous – this will give you Remploy in Glasgow offers job search and as an initial screening method for the the adrenalin to perform well. interview help to recent graduates and final- biggest graduate scheme employers. year students with disabilities and health The best way to prepare is to undertake The interview conditions. Call 0300 456 8030 or email a small number of practice tests on an • Highlight the positive aspects of your life. [email protected]. See remploy. ongoing basis. You can find some free • Sound genuinely enthusiastic and co.uk. online practice tests on the Careers Service knowledgeable about working for the website. organisation. EmployAbility • Stick to the point of the question and ask EmployAbility offers free services to Assessment centres the interviewer if he or she wants you to students and graduates with disabilities or These allow companies to run a series of go on. health conditions. These include internships practical exercises and activities to see • Explain complicated material. This and graduate programmes with graduate how candidates perform in action across ability gives great evidence of good employers, insight days and help with a range of dimensions and against pre- communication skills. writing effective applications. Call +44 agreed criteria. As all candidates undertake (0)785 276 4684 or email info@employ- the same exercises, assessment centres ability.org.uk. are one of the fairest and most objective KEEP IN TOUCH ways of assessing performance and Your relationship with the Careers Access to Work (AtW) suitability for a job. Typically, the range of Service doesn’t end when you’re An assessment of your work-related needs exercises might include presentations, invited to an interview or assessment by AtW can release financial assistance to group exercises, psychometric tests, in-tray centre. You may also need guidance on cover some costs such as a communicator or e-tray exercises and case studies. negotiating a starting salary or benefits at a job interview, transport, adaptations The most common stumbling blocks are a package, or help handling several job to office technology or a support worker. lack of preparation and not communicating offers. For more information call AtW for Scotland with impact, so practise, practise, practise. on +44 (0)345 268 8489 (Textphone: If you’re unsuccessful at your interview or +44 (0)345 608 8753). See www.gov.uk/ Lastly, have a list of questions written down assessment centre, take a look at glasgow. access-to-work for an explanation of the to ask the interviewer. Impressive questions ac.uk/careers for interview guidance or programme. could be: request a mock interview. You can continue EMPLOYER TIP • Can you describe a typical day in the to use the Careers Service for two years GCIL Equality Academy role? During your interviews, please do not make after you graduate. GCIL’s employment services offer benefits • How long have you been at the company assumptions on how to solve problems. We for both disabled graduates and employers: and what makes you stay? want to know how you deal with ambiguity and salaried graduate placements supported by a comprehensive and in-depth training for you to show us that you can break complex plan. For further information call +44 (0)141 problems into manageable parts. 375 0464 or email equalityacademy@gcil. org.uk. We are looking for candidates to show the The Careers Service also offers advice and natural ability and initiative to ask clarifying assistance, see glasgow.ac.uk/careers. questions before they begin to solve the problem, something which is vital when working on intricate, large-scale projects.

OLIVIA HOPPÉ, RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR, AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (SCOTLAND)

34 35 GRADUATE PROFILE USE SOCIAL NETWORKING Employers use social networking sites to promote their brand and to find talented people interested in their positions. You can use social media to promote yourself, as well as to network with recruiters, Glasgow alumni and other useful contacts. NAME: John Lindberg DEGREE: MA Politics 2016 EMPLOYER: Nuclear Directorate, London

YOUR PUBLIC 2. Showcase your personality All of us have something we are passionate PROFILE and get relevant online about; for me it is nuclear energy and Now that you have amazing profiles, development. Social media proved Employers will assume that whatever it’s time to start creating an identity to invaluable to build up my brand and they learn about you from your social showcase who you really are. Get Google promote my ideas and research, build media profiles represents the real you. on your side. Some employers will search networks and even get job offers in nuclear. Make sure the image they build up of you for you and a LinkedIn profile will push you During my time at Glasgow (and indeed is one that you’re happy for them to see. to the top of search results. This means until now) I wrote articles and opinion you have control and a potential employer pieces on nuclear energy for a number of It’s unsurprising that the vast majority of will see what you want them to see. Run a different publications, and then used social graduate recruiters have their own profiles social media audit on yourself and see if media to promote this. For most policy- on all the popular sites. As many as 78% there are too many videos, photos and links based jobs it is essential to have a presence of recruiters have made a hire through to your personal life in your search. You on social media (in moderation!) as you social media. Although social networking should use privacy settings and consider showcase not only your ability to formulate is a powerful tool for learning more about disabling or removing some of your digital ideas, but also how you effectively promote prospective employers, be aware – it’s a presence. them. two-way street. It’s time to get yourself on these networks, present a good picture of 3. Connect with people you need Having a presence on LinkedIn can result yourself, connect professionally and start to to get the job you want in situations you haven’t envisioned. promote “brand me”. Start building your online network early in During my time at Glasgow I got two offers the year: connect with classmates, even to join FTSE100 firms as Parliamentary The four basics to establishing former colleagues from that summer job Liaison Officer, and I’ve subsequently had your social media brand you had. Adding more connections equals scores of job offers since, often from the more and better opportunities in the future. most unexpected people! The importance 1. Create an engaging profile of a strong digital CV should never be Start with LinkedIn. That is the professional 4. Did you know that there are underestimated, especially as you never networking site. Go to “professional many jobs on social media sites? know who might be looking at it. networking” on the Careers Service website Many companies post jobs, particularly for five templates which will help you show on LinkedIn. This has many attractive jobs In the past I’ve been sceptical of Twitter your experience and skills. in every size of company in all sectors and its usefulness, and therefore rarely throughout the world. used it for anything apart from catching up on emerging stories. It has now become a potentially very important tool for building a presence online and promoting research – but be mindful of the echo chambers!

My tips EMPLOYER TIP • Ensure that you have a strong, up-to-date Having an online presence relevant to the audience is and professional presence online. Use LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook sensibly vital. Make sure your profile picture is appropriate, your and professionally to craft your own privacy settings are set suitably and what you write isn’t brand. • Share your ideas. This is not only derogatory to anyone. For example, Facebook may be for people wanting to go into policy different to LinkedIn. If you wouldn’t say it on a face-to- or research, but a very useful tool to showcase communication skills and face basis, don’t publish it online! There are so many social media awareness, and helps benefits to engaging online but you need to do this in a you create your own brand, which can professional way. ultimately enhance your career.

HYMANS ROBERTSON LLP

36 37 Primarily an informal and personal Twitter has some unique advantages A massive 94% of recruiters who social network, Facebook can be when job-hunting, such as the lack use social media in their recruitment useful when researching employers, of barriers to connect with “thought practices use LinkedIn. promoting your job hunt and for leaders”. finding out about jobs. LinkedIn top tips Twitter top tips • Start with a high-impact summary. Don’t Facebook top tips • Follow the industry you are interested in leave it blank. Be compelling and write • Let your personal network (friends, and participate in communities you care in the first person. Keep it concise, no family and other contacts) know that about ... whether that is the latest drugs more than 200 words, describe what you you’re looking for work. As more than being released from a pharmaceuticals are enthusiastic about and the job you’re 40% of workers found their current company, the design of a new sci-fi video looking for. position through word of mouth, or an NGO that is doing great work. being connected on social networks • Choose a great photo – a high-quality can lead to you hearing about great • Don’t just retweet what others are saying; head-and-shoulders shot with you jobs through your friends – often share and create valuable content. Be dressed professionally. This is the first before the jobs have been formally a thought leader yourself. Join chats impression that someone will have of advertised, giving you a crucial head and start conversations with people who you. You are 14 times more likely to be start. inspire you. searched if you have a photo.

• Research employers – all major • Build your network before you need it; • Employers take notice of other employers are on Facebook, and engage with people who do what you people’s recommendations. Enhance by following them you may pick up want to do. your profile with endorsements and insider tips on everything from the recommendations from past and current company culture to the application • Many companies have job-related Twitter colleagues. The best way to do this is to process. handles. Follow them to keep tabs on politely ask for them. job openings, rather than searching the • Be aware, however – recruiters often company’s website. • Customise your profile URL to linkedin. check out candidates on Facebook. com/in/yourfullname. Add it to your CV, Make sure your own profile is • Use Twitter as a jumping-off point to email signature and blogs. locked up tight or is a profile you’re your more detailed online profile like a happy for them to see before you personal blog/vlog or LinkedIn profile. • Join some of the thousands of groups. start connecting with companies or It’s a great way to meet like-minded applying for jobs. If they notice you • Don’t be overly professional. Twitter is a people, stay informed, take part in interacting with their posts, they may great way to showcase your personality conversations and show your interests. take a look at your timeline, and it’s and talk to people about your interests. highly likely they will run a search • You can find out about the hiring on your name at some point in the manager. LinkedIn and Twitter are a recruitment process. goldmine for information on individuals. Knowing more about your interviewer can • Your Facebook network could be help you tailor your covering letter and useful for job-hunting since friends gain rapport at an interview. have more of a stake in helping you. • Include keywords which recruiters might search for. This helps employers and applicant tracking systems to “find” you. To work out the words to include, look at the essential criteria in job descriptions that take your interest. This will ensure that your CV and LinkedIn profile are “searchable”.

LinkedIn has over 500 million members. Over 40 million students and recent graduates are on LinkedIn. They’re the network’s fastest-growing demographic.

38 39 GRADUATE PROFILE POSTGRADUATE STUDY Further study can give you in-depth knowledge of your subject and improve your employability. Before undertaking further study, think about your reasons for doing so and check that your expectations of the course and where it will lead will match up with the reality. NAME: Sarah Spence DEGREE: PhD English Literature (1st year)

DECIDING TO DO • Is it accredited by a professional body (if I started my Masters degree at Glasgow applicable)? hoping to do a PhD. But knowing how POSTGRADUATE • What are the fees? Is there funding competitive PhD funding and the job market STUDY available? is, I took every opportunity during my • What are the application deadlines? Masters to build my skillset. And it’s a busy The likelihood of a postgraduate • What do graduates do after the course? campus! I worked with student publications, qualification boosting your employability gaining experience of editing, event varies by career. If you have an unrelated Here are some useful resources planning and project management. first degree, certain careers require • glasgow.ac.uk/careers/furtherstudy a postgraduate qualification before • findamasters.com Through the Careers Service, I did an you can work in them, such as law, • findaphd.com internship with the University’s alumni teaching and social work. For other • jobs.ac.uk magazine, Avenue. My internship was areas, a postgraduate qualification • targetcourses.co.uk brilliant and made me confident about my can be advantageous, although for • prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study. career prospects outside academia. certain industries, such as media, work experience can be just as valuable. Applying for PhD funding was one of the FUNDING FOR hardest things I’ve done academically. It Often, it’s the combination of study takes a lot of work to refine your project and work experience that provides real POSTGRADUATE idea and it’s challenging to convince the advantage. Whatever your subject, a STUDY judging panel – possibly people outside PhD is normally a prerequisite for jobs in your specialism – why your project is academia. Funding is dependent on the type of important in so few words. But with a lot of course, the institution and where you live. redrafting and support from my supervisors Here are a few questions to reflect on and You may be able to access postgraduate I won a full scholarship from the Wellcome consider when thinking of postgraduate loans, scholarships or grants. In general, Trust. I’m specialising in the medical study. You can book an appointment and we would advise that you clarify possible humanities, examining how contemporary discuss these with a Careers Manager. sources of funding with the course Scottish fiction responds to the idea that • Why do I want to do further study? organisers. “Scottishness” is related to poor health. • Is this the best entry route to my chosen career path? What alternative entry routes The following are sources of information on My tips are there? funding • Be open-minded. Discuss areas of • Which institutions offer the course(s) I’m • glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate interest early with potential supervisors interested in? Do they have open days? • saas.gov.uk but don’t get stuck on one idea too • Where are they located? What are living • gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study soon. A good supervisor knows the field, costs like in that area? • studentfinancewales.co.uk what’s feasible and what might appeal to • What is the course structure? What will it • studentfinanceni.co.uk funders. Listen to their suggestions and add to my current degree? • targetpostgrad.com/ build your project together. • Do I meet the entry requirements? • prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study. • Be prepared for the emotional side. The application process can be gruelling and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Start early, be methodical and make time to relax. • Connect with people. Don’t be afraid to reach out to academics, PhD students or the Careers Service for advice. • Take – and make – opportunities. The Careers Service has fantastic links to internships, voluntary work and graduate positions.

40 41 Candidates completing a Masters degree Application dates for graduate are normally considered for experienced jobs in the UK INTERNATIONAL hire positions only where they possess Many employers set early application at least two or three years of relevant deadlines in an attempt to have first pick STUDENTS professional experience prior to studying. of available graduates. A large number of Not all employers have the infrastructure deadlines therefore fall between October to offer structured and intensive support and January. This means that students If you’re an international student wishing to to new graduates. Small to medium-sized joining one-year Masters degrees need to develop your career in the UK, back home or even employers, for instance, often recruit be ready to make applications almost as graduates into specific roles as the need soon as they arrive in the UK! in another location, we can help. arises. A growing number of employers now recruit Finding graduate jobs in the UK In addition to your degree, employers all on a rolling basis, which ensures that there expect to see evidence of work experience are vacancies available throughout the THE SUPPORT WE Many large employers in the UK recruit or other extra-curricular achievements. year. However, even where employers do OFFER graduates through graduate training If you feel you lack this experience, start recruit around the year, many will impose an programmes. These programmes typically by reviewing the “Finding jobs and work early application deadline for international We can give you information and last between one and three years with experience” section of the Careers Service students to allow time for visa applications guidance to help you understand the trainees receiving a full salary throughout. website. if you need to be sponsored to remain in labour market and make the most of your The training period usually includes some the UK after study. international experience. of the following components: • off-the-job training, in some cases Our support working towards a professional All of our services are here to support qualification you, wherever you come from and • rotations around various job functions whatever you want to do after university. and departments The Careers Service can support you to • mentoring opportunities with senior staff access opportunities, advice and guidance in the organisation. throughout your time at university. International students should be aware Will the Careers Service find me a that most employers will direct both job in the UK? undergraduate and postgraduate The Careers Service is not a placement candidates towards their graduate training agency. We actively source and promote programmes. So, if you are a postgraduate opportunities and offer career-planning student, you will not see many graduate and job-seeking advice and guidance, jobs in the UK that specifically look for a but we cannot place people into graduate Masters degree. The exception is where employment. Graduate employers in the UK professional qualifications are required all have their own recruitment processes to practise in sectors such as law and which can involve more stages over a teaching in Scotland. longer time period than in some other countries. We can help you to understand and navigate this process.

“ KPMG China has a strong relationship with the University. Each year we are thrilled to receive a very high number of applications from their students. Chinese students studying in the UK are very important to us and we will continue to recruit them every year.”

MARIA FORREST, OVERSEAS GRADUATE RECRUITMENT, KPMG CHINA AND HONG KONG

42 43 UK EMPLOYER • English proficiency is a factor for Part-time work employers in the UK and you should take Working part-time is not only a great way SELECTION every opportunity to develop your fluency. to earn some money while studying; it PROCESS: HOW TO Joining student clubs and societies is can also enhance long-term employment SUCCEED an excellent opportunity to interact with prospects. native speakers. Practise your language Online applications skills at one of the regular initiatives run Glasgow is full of shops, bars, restaurants, A typical first step for a larger employer is by the Students’ Representative Council call centres and other employers of part- an online psychometric test. These can be (SRC), for example by being matched time staff. However, competition can be personality tests or aptitude tests. Try some with another student with more fluent tough – there are around 65,000 students in practice tests first. There are links to some English or taking part in local volunteering the city and part-time work that fits in with a of these resources on the Careers Service opportunities. degree is highly desirable. website. • Adopting a smart job-seeking strategy involves sourcing job vacancies not only The Careers Service advertises part-time If successful at this stage you are invited from websites but also from people from work for students via the online vacancy to submit an online application form, the within target sectors who can assist system. Jobs vary from on-campus work, most common method of application for you to access the hidden jobs market. such as student brand ambassadors, open graduate training programmes with large The Network is an excellent channel for day guides and library support staff, to organisations. Typically, forms include finding contacts. Find out more on page city-based retail, hospitality, call centre and questions on career motivation and your 12. interpreting work and much more. evidence of the key skills required for the role. Assistance from the Careers Service will help you produce high-quality CVs A telephone or video interview may be and application forms and improve your next, before progressing to a face-to-face performance in face-to-face selection interview and possibly a final assessment procedures such as interviews and centre day. The whole process can take a assessment centres. number of months from application to job offer. Guidance on preparing for each stage CVs is available on the Careers Service website. Small to medium-sized enterprises are likely to ask for a CV and a cover letter. CVs are You can bring in a draft application for also useful when applying speculatively for feedback from a Careers Manager by jobs that may not have been advertised. booking an appointment online. If you have There are well-established guidelines for an interview coming up, you can book a CV production in the UK and you will find mock interview to help you prepare for the examples and guidance on the Careers real thing. Service website.

Increase your employability in UK internships the UK Our Internship Hub facilitates over 330 While there are never any guarantees in the internships each year, exclusive to graduate labour market, there’s a lot you University of Glasgow students. can do to maximise your chances of finding employment in the UK. Adding work experience to an international • Work experience gained during your education is a great way to build skills, studies will boost your CV and allow you enhance your CV and really stand out to to develop a network of contacts. Non- employers when you graduate. The Careers EEA students can normally work for up to Service is working to create internships 20 hours per week during your studies. with smaller businesses keen to recruit Please always check the visa conditions international students to help them to on your passport or biometric residence expand their business around the world. permit and refer to the information on Make sure you log into Glasgow Careers for international student support and visas access to vacancies and employers. on the University website for up-to-date information on regulations on working in For more information see page 18 the UK. and glasgow.ac.uk/internships.

The SRC Job Shop is also a useful resource that advertises part-time job opportunities suitable for employment alongside your degree programme.

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IMMIGRATION further 12 months beyond the end of their JOBS AT HOME course to find skilled work or to gain further & VISAS You can still search for jobs at home experience in their chosen field. while you’re here in the UK. Here are a Here is an overview of immigration few ideas. routes to employment for international The International Student Advisers offer students who would like to work in the advice and regular information sessions. Networking UK after their studies. See glasgow.ac.uk/international/ While in the UK, you can increase your support/livinginuk/working/#/ visibility among employers with proactive Tier 2 (General) Visas workingintheukafterstudy. use of online networks. Create a high- Students with a job offer from a Tier 2 quality profile on professional networking general sponsor licence holder can work in Tier 5 Temporary Worker NAME: Anna Malova sites such as LinkedIn and Weibo. the UK in graduate-level jobs. Full details of (Government Authorised DEGREE: MRes Economics this route and the documentation required Exchange) Network with Glasgow’s LinkedIn group can be found at www.gov.uk/tier-2-general. Through this visa route students can gain I am studying Economics in the Adam for students and alumni by searching for course-related work experience (for up Smith Business School, and am completing University of Glasgow and then selecting Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) to 12 months) before they leave the UK. the first year of a Masters by Research “see alumni” on linkedin.com. Visas There are a number of organisations which programme. On completion of the MRes can act as sponsors. See www.gov.uk/ This visa category allows non-EEA Selling your UK experience tips I will become a PhD student and will graduates to stay in the UK for another guidance/immigration-rules/immigration- study three more years to become a true • Emphasise the UK’s strong tradition of year to develop their business ideas with a rules-appendix-n-authorised-exchange- researcher. higher education. You can also view to turning them into legitimate start-up schemes for the list and www.gov.uk/ point to university world rankings. In the businesses. tier-5-government-authorised-exchange If I am honest, I never thought that being a 2019 QS World University Rankings, the for an overview of the route. researcher would be my path. I had thought University of Glasgow was rated 69th. Students must have a genuine and credible it was just about becoming a professor • Highlight the UK’s research output. business idea and must work closely UK employment permissions and writing papers in one’s free time. Sure According to a report commissioned by with our student enterprise programme For advice on whether your immigration enough, it does include a huge component the Department for Business, Innovation to develop the proposal and formulate a status in the UK permits you to undertake of writing papers and articles and publishing & Skills, the UK, with just 0.9% of the business plan. an internship, part-time employment them in the best scientific journals. global population, accounts for 15.9% or volunteering, please contact the However, it also involves a lot of creativity, of the world’s most highly cited articles. See www.gov.uk/tier-1-graduate- International Student Support team of passion and communication skills. This enables the UK’s institutions to offer entrepreneur-visa for information and for advisers for an appointment before students the chance to gain cutting-edge visa advice. Students should contact Jo accepting the role, bringing your passport/ The researcher’s labour market is similar to knowledge and make use of state-of-the- Bennett, International Student Adviser. visa with you. other labour markets. It is all about selling art facilities. Email: [email protected]. your ideas in such a way that people listen • The teaching and learning culture in the You can book an appointment with and want to invest. I, for one, am very UK requires students to critically assess, Tier 4 (Doctorate Extension an International Student Adviser via concerned with climate change and global evaluate, question, present and debate. Scheme) MyGlasgow or at the Student Services warming. That is what I am planning to The skills developed by this approach are Enquiry Desk on level 2 of the Fraser devote my skills and abilities to. I intend The Doctorate Extension Scheme, under similar to the skills that many employers Building or telephone +44 (0)141 330 7000. to receive a grant one day for this and the Tier 4 immigration category, allows say applicants lack evidence of, such as eventually contribute to the rescue of our students who are completing their PhD analytical ability, problem-solving and planet. I just need to have a passionate course to apply to stay in the UK for a communication skills. supervisor, and for this the University of Glasgow is a very good start.

My tip • Like in any field, it is enormously important for a researcher to develop a network and connections. The process is not significantly different from network development within industry. You could be a genius but if you are unable to present your ideas to the right people, it is clearly not the fastest way to become a Nobel prizewinner!

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