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Make Yourself Employable
There is increasing competition for graduate jobs and a good degree alone isn’t going to guarantee you a graduate job.
Employers expect to see evidence of much more than your academic ability to convince them that you’re right for them.
The skills that employers seek will vary, but may include key generic graduate skills which are typical of many roles.
There are a number of ways that you can make yourself more employable:
- Your Future - designed to help you to manage your career
- The Lancaster Award - develop and evidence your ability
- Lancaster Career Mentoring - learn from those in work
Your time at university is an ideal opportunity to develop the skills that employers need.
In addition to the above you may also want to look at:
- Work Experience - essential for some graduate jobs
- Voluntary Work - organised by the Students Union
- Careers Workshops - covering a range of topics
- Careers Events - your chance to meet and network with employers
- Clubs & Societies - organised by the Students Union
- Sporting Activities - including college competitions