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PREPARE FOR THE CAREERS FAIR   Get That Graduate Job Lancaster Mentoring Programme Lancaster Award Information Session On-line Applications Making speculative applications CV Writing - David Evans, Careers Consultant Cracking the Confidence Issue - Strategies to build self-confidence Teacher Training - Elaine Davies, Careers Consultant Impressive Interviews - What to expect at graduate job interviews and how to approach them for maximum Impact Mock Interviews Application Forms - What do Employers Want? Assessment Centre workshop Work Experience Successful Applications Webinar LinkedIn for Professional Development How to Get LinkedIn - This event has been cancelled Applying for Post-Graduate Education: Focus on North America Job Search Simplified: Networking or Not Working Choosing your Career (for undergraduates and postgraduates) One Stop Shop Careers Webinar for Postgraduates One Stop Shop Careers Webinar for everyone

All these activities are LA Approved

Workshops for PhD Students 2013:

Career Planning for PhD Students

Writing an Effective Academic CV

Academic Interviews

Employer Interviews and Assessment Centres

Part-time Researchers Careers Webinar PhD workshop

Your Postgraduate Experience & Prospects

PREPARE FOR THE CAREERS FAIR - Heather Tomlinson, Careers Consultant

Many students view careers fairs as a chance to collect a couple of leaflets, have a wander around with a group of friends and maybe gather a few freebies along the way! This approach means you MISS OUT on a fantastic opportunity to take some steps towards securing a graduate job, internship or placement. In addition you can pick up some excellent tips on applications and interviews and find out what it’s really like to work for particular organisations from someone who was in the same position as you in recent years. It’s an excellent chance to network and make a favourable impression. This session helps you overcome the nerves, develop a game plan and stand out from the crowd – all of which result in you having a positive experience, whereby you leave a lasting (favourable) impression and give your career prospects a head start.
Open to students from all years

Please sign up here -  http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

GET THAT GRADUATE JOB WORKSHOP

No dates currently available

This workshop, for final year students, covers the whole application process from job search, to application forms and CVs, through to interviews and assessment centres – in fact everything you need to know to help you get a graduate job, but in one day!

LANCASTER CAREER MENTORING PROGRAMME

Come along to a talk to find out more about the Lancaster Career Mentoring Programme 2012-13

No dates currently available

Please sign up here -  http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

Lancaster Career Mentoring Programme

Connect with the world of work with your very own mentor!

The Lancaster Career Mentoring Scheme gives you an opportunity to spend time with a working professional, getting an insight into what they do and ask questions to help you analyse what you want to do with your future.

Career mentoring might include chatting with your mentor over a coffee to find out about their job hunting tips; skills development ideas or applications and interviews advice. They may even let you attend meetings or events with them to get an insight into their work.

IS IT FOR ME?
The scheme is available to any student of any degree scheme who is currently enrolled at Lancaster University who has completed at least one year of study - but will be of most benefit to students in their second year of study.

The characteristics of a good mentee include:
• Openness to new ideas, suggestions and feedback.
• Willingness to have a go and try out different things.
• Commitment to self-development and achievement of career goals.
• Ability to give and receive constructive and honest feedback.
• Skill in good organisation and time management.
• Willingness to take the initiative, communicate needs, desires and expectations.

The scheme is designed to be flexible for both mentors and mentees but you will need to commit at least 16 hours in total during the mentoring period (mid-November to May).

Applications for the 2012-13 Programme:

To apply to become a mentee on the 2012-13 programme which starts in November 2012 you will need to complete an application form online.  You will be emailed the link and you can only apply from Monday 11th June to Friday 22nd June  - ONLY FULLY COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED

The matching process takes place over the summer vacation and you will be informed in October via email  if a successful match has been made.

LANCASTER AWARD

Have you heard about the LANCASTER AWARD?

It’s a great opportunity to gain official recognition for all the employability enhancing activities you complete whilst at Lancaster University.

Whether you join a student society, do work experience, take up voluntary work, organise music events or dramatic productions - they all count.

To find out how you can enhance your degree and your employment prospects by gaining this prestigious award come along to the workshop.

It is aimed at 1st years, 2nd years and postgraduate students who would like to find out what the Award is all about and how to achieve it in 2013 and beyond.

At the end of the workshop you will

· Understand why the Award was created
· Appreciate the different elements of the Award
· Feel motivated to get started!

This workshop is a compulsory part of achieving the Lancaster Award

Please book your place at http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

For further information and to book a place at these workshops please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Maximising your On-line Applications - Careers Consultant

Where: Dates and times as below:

The aim of this workshop is to introduce the practical considerations associated with the use of electronic applications an resources during the recruitment and selection process.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Making speculative applications

Many vacancies are never advertised so in order to ensure your job search net is as wide as possible you need to know how to uncover hidden vacancies.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

CV Writing - David Evans, Careers Consultant

Where: Dates and times as below:

What makes an effective CV? What are employers looking for in a CV? How can I construct a CV that will get me an interview? If you sign up for the workshop below, the answers to these questions will be revealed.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Cracking the Confidence Issue - stragegies to build self-confidence

This session explores what we mean by self confidence, why we need some of it and how we can acquire it. The strategies explored will help you to develop your confidence in social and study situations as well as in your job search.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Teacher Training - Elaine Davies, Careers Consultant

Where: Dates and time as below:

This session is for anyone who is at all interested in teaching and answers such questions as:

• How do I decide if teaching is for me?
• How do I find and apply for the right course?
• Are my qualifications acceptable?
• What happens at the interview?

The aim of the workshop is to provide an introduction to teaching as a career and to the training application process.

This session focuses on training to teach in a UK school.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Impressive Interviews - What to expect at graduate job interviews and how to approach them for maximum Impact

Agnes Finley or Heather Tomlinson Careers Consultants
Never had a formal interview? Nervous about the whole process?
The aim of this workshop is to introduce the basics of a typical graduate job interview and to increase your confidence in preparing yourself and your answers.
At the end of the 2 hour workshop you will:

• Recognise the different types of questions
• Realise the importance of your body language
• Have had the opportunity to practise promoting yourself and answering common questions.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Application Forms - What do Employers Want? - David Evans, Careers Consultant

Where: Dates and times as below:

Struggling with application forms? Need some help with answering the analytical, skills based questions on many graduate application forms? Need to know what makes an effective application.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

How to survive Assessment Centres

Where: Dates and times as below:

These interactive workshops will describe the typical content of an Assessment Centre and give participants the opportunity to try out some of the exercises that employers use.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Mock Interviews

The aim of this workshop is to introduce the basics of a typical graduate job interview and to add to your understanding of the common processes and principles associated with selection interviews.

To book your individual interview, please go the the Base in University house and sign up.

Choosing your Career (for undergraduates and postgraduates)

Need inspiration for your future career? Unsure of your options and where to find information? Want help with career decision making and planning your future? This workshop could help you to get started.

22nd October 13.00 - 15.00 Bowland North SR 23

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Work Experience (Personal Workout)

Unsure about how to find work experience? Want to know what it would be like to work in your chosen field, but don’t know where to start? Want to find out more about networking and other sources of information? This workshop could help you to get started.

Dates to be announced.

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Successful Applications Webinar - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Date: 24th October 2012 18:00 - 19.30 (via email link)

What is it?
This 1½ hour webinar aims to help participants understand how to write effective applications and to consider what employers want. You can access the webinar through the internet. You will be sent an email link on the day of the webinar and will be able to view PowerPoint slides during the session, as well as ask questions and participate in polls and discussions using the online messaging system. There will be a 1 hour presentation and 30 minute discussion.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• recognise and demonstrate what makes an effective application
• identify why employers use competence based application forms
• analyse and discuss approaches to difficult questions
• evaluate application forms, against competences typical of many graduate recruiters

What shall I do next? 
Fill in the online booking form available at http://jobs.lancs.ac.uk. You will need to provide the email address you wish to use on the evening of the webinar, so that we can email the webinar link to you.

If you have an application form to complete and would like a careers adviser to look at your answers, then make an appointment at CEEC or bring it to one of the drop in sessions.

Linked in for Professional Development (2 hours)

Date: 26th November 10.00 - 12.00 LUMS Computer Room A0001c

What is it?
The professional networking site ‘LinkedIn’ plays a crucial role for today’s job hunters. Many companies are now scanning LinkedIn profiles for prospective employees. This 1½ hour on-line webinar focuses on how to use LinkedIn to assist you in your job search and to develop your network of contacts. You can access the webinar through the internet. You will be sent an email link on the day of the webinar and will be able to view PowerPoint slides during the session, as well as ask questions and participate in polls and discussions using the online messaging system. There will be a 1 hour presentation and 30 minute discussion.

Outcome:
By the end of the session you will be able to:

• create a professional online presence
• identify and research organisations; search for professional contacts
• research job profiles
• expand your network of contacts through joining groups
• perform job searches

What do I do next?
Fill in the online booking form available at http://jobs.lancs.ac.uk. When you book you will need to provide the email address you wish to use on the evening of the webinar, so that we can email the webinar link to you.
After the session complete your LinkedIn profile and upload your CV.

How to get LinkedIn (1 Hour)

15th November 2012 13.00 - 14.00 Hanaford Lab, Engineering (Opposite George Fox)

What is it?

The professional networking site ‘LinkedIn’ plays a crucial role for today’s job hunters. Many companies are now scanning LinkedIn profiles for prospective employees. This 1 hour workshop focuses on how to use LinkedIn to assist you in your job search and to develop your network of contacts.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• create a professional online presence;
• identify and research organisations;
• search for professional contacts;
• research job profiles;
• expand your network of contacts through joining groups;
• perform job searches

What shall I do next?

After the session complete in your LinkedIn profile and upload your CV.

For further information & book at http://lancaster.eventbrite.co.uk/

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Applying for Post-Graduate Education: Focus on North America

This session will give you a comprehensive look at what to take into account before applying. It will include topics such as: cost of graduate studies; how to choose the right school and program; the differences between thesis and non-thesis programs; how to find a supervisor; the prerequisites of getting in; what the typical application procedures are; how to ask for reference letters; and how to choose between post grad education and working after graduation. The session will be led by a visiting careers advisor from Canada, who will provide insight on post graduate education in North America.

• No dates currently available

Job Search Simplified: Networking or Not Working
This workshop will provide you with an overview on the job search process, followed by an in-depth look at networking as the most effective strategy. Our goal is to help you to:

• Understand the steps in the job search process
• Approach networking with less anxiety
• Have ideas on how to reach out to people effectively
• Understand that most jobs are found through the hidden job market and that networking is a win-win situation.
• No dates currently available

For further information please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk
You will need your Lancaster email address or Library ID and Date of Birth to log-in to your account.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

One stop shop careers webinar for any one

17th October 18.00 - 19.30 Online webinar (via email link)

What is it?
This is 1½ hour online careers workshop is for any student. This workshop aims to help you to start your career planning, job search and the job application process. You can access the webinar through the internet. You will be sent an email link on the day of the webinar and will be able to view PowerPoint slides during the session, as well as ask questions and participate in polls and discussions using the online messaging system. There will be a 1 hour presentation and 30 minute discussion.

Outcome: by the end of the session you will be able to: start to identify your personal values needs preferences and career options; research graduate schemes; understand how to network effectively; plan and prepare an effective CV and job application; plan and prepare for interview.

What do I do next?
Fill in the online booking form available at http://jobs.lancs.ac.uk. You will need to provide the email address you wish to use on the evening of the webinar, so that we can email the webinar link to you.
After the webinar, book an appointment with a careers adviser or have your CV checked by a CV adviser. Publish your CV on LinkedIn.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

One Stop Shop Careers Webinar for Postgraduates

What is it?
This 1½ hour online careers workshop is for Postgraduate Masters Students from any discipline. This workshop aims to help you to start your career planning, job search and job application process. You can access the webinar through the internet. You will be sent an email link on the day of the webinar and will be able to view PowerPoint slides during the session, as well as ask questions and participate in polls and discussions using the online messaging system.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session you will be able to:

• start to identify your personal values, needs preferences and career options;
• research graduate schemes
• understand how to network effectively
• plan and prepare an effective CV and job application
• plan and prepare for interview

What do I do next?
Fill in the online booking form available at http://jobs.lancs.ac.uk. You will need to provide the email address you wish to use on the evening of the webinar, so that we can email the webinar link to you.
After the webinar, book an appointment with a careers adviser or have your CV checked by a CV adviser. Publish your CV on LinkedIn.

Career Planning for PhD Students

This introductory session is strongly recommended for all PhD students.
It provides a clear picture of the job market for PhD students, the options available and the issues to consider when making a career choice. It also covers the key sources of job vacancies, job search techniques and the art of networking. This session forms the foundation for the rest of the workshops in this programme.

5th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Bowland North SR 6

For further information and to book a place please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

Writing an Effective Academic CV
This helps students understand the type of CV required for academic posts and gives them practical experience of constructing an academic CV.

12th June 2.00 - 4.00pm Bowland North SR 10

For further information and to book a place please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

Academic Interviews

This session is for those who wish to find out more about the academic interview process. It covers the how best to prepare for such interviews and also includes some interview practice in small groups.

19th June 2.00pm - 5.00pm Bowland North SR 10

For further information and to book a place please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

Employer Interviews and Assessment Centres

This shows students how best to prepare for employer interviews and assessment centres.
For interviews, it shows them how to:

• Understand the different types of interview they may face
• Recognise the types of questions they are likely to be asked
• Prepare effectively to promote themselves to their best advantage

For the assessment centres it shows students:

• What to expect at a typical assessment centre
• Ways of preparing effectively
• How to make the most of the opportunity to promote their suitability for the post

The session will include a number of simulations so that students can get the feel of what it will be like to attend interviews and assessment centres.

26th June 2.00pm - 4.00pm Bowland North SR 10

For further information and to book a place please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

Your Postgraduate Experience & Prospects

28th November 2.00pm - 5.00pm FST Masters Training Suite

Wondering what to expect in your postgraduate education? Worried about your future after your PhD? Find out about common postgraduate experiences and concerns, get tips on how to stay on track, and discuss your employment prospects at this workshop designed especially for PhD students

For further information and to book a place please go to: http://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk

Part-time Researchers Careers Webinar PhD workshop

Date: No dates currently available

What is it?
This 1½ hour online careers workshop is for part-time researchers from any discipline. The workshop aims to help you to start your career planning and job search. You will also be signposted to information to enable you to find out more about job applications and interviews.

The webinar is accessed through the internet. You will be sent an email link on the day of the webinar and will be able to view PowerPoint slides during the session, as well as ask questions and participate in polls and discussions using the online messaging system. The session includes 30 minutes of questions/ discussion at the end.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this session you will:

• gain an insight into the job market for PhD students, the options available to you and the issues you need to consider when making a career choice
• become familiar with the key sources of job vacancies, job search techniques and the art of networking.
• Know where to look for information on writing job applications and on effective interview techniques.

What shall I do next?
email address you wish to use on the evening of the webinar, so that we can email the webinar link to you.

Make full use of the related additional materials, described in this workshop, on the Vitae website and the University Postgraduate Portal. Contact the Base reception to book an appointment with a Careers Adviser so that you can discuss individual issues relating to career choice.

All events are found on the 'What's on' section of the https://www.jobs.lancs.ac.uk site

To access further careers support e.g. postgraduate careers information, job vacancy sources, or, to book a confidential careers guidance interview call in to
Careers, Alex Square next to the Post Office, or, telephone 92767. A great deal of useful information can also be found on our web site www.careers.lancs.ac.uk and on the Vitae website for research students www.vitae.ac.uk