SSPSSR CAREERS SESSION “CVs & Employability Skills” Tim Reed T. M. Reed@kent. ac. uk Careers Advisory Service www. kent. ac. uk/careers/slides. htm
The Careers Advisory Service n n Location Staff Opening times etc Services & facilities
Specific CAS facilities n n n computer-aided guidance quick queries careers interviews job vacancy database www. kent. ac. uk/careers/jobs/index. htm careers library
Careers Library n n Reception Reference information Postgraduate prospectuses DVDs, CDs, online PCs, free careers literature etc …. .
And also: n n Newspapers Careers booklets Alumni careers network Talks & presentations
Careers Presentations www. kent. ac. uk/careers/casevents. htm Examples of Careers Talks n Interview Skills n Careers in Politics n Choosing a Career n CV Workshop n Getting a job in the Media n Applying for Teacher Training n Journalism Workshop n T. E. F. L. Presentation n Using languages & Working in Europe n Presentation by Deloitte n Presentations by BUNAC: (i) Work in USA & Canada (ii) Work in Australia & New Zealand n Visit by Army n Presentation by Pearson (summer internships) n Presentation by NHS n Presentation by Pw. C: Commercial Awareness
How to use the CAS Begin by doing some research Perhaps into yourself (ideas, interests, preferences) Then into your opportunities (use Directories, vacancy lists) Use IT: CAS website & PROSPECT PLANNER Attend talks/workshops/presentations etc Quick Query at CAS 1: 1 careers interview
HOW TO WRITE A CV
Introduction n n What is a CV? When is it used? What does it contain? Who do you send it to? What about the covering letter?
What is a CV? n n n One of many ways to apply Your marketing tool A 4 – sized Flexible & targeted Stylized: Chronological/Skills-based Different in other countries http: //www. prospects. ac. uk http: //www. eurograduate. com/planning. asp
When is it used? n n n As the main tool for on-spec applications When requested by an employer In support of other application information Never without a letter/message via email as attachment When your Referee needs more info
What does it contain? n n n Personal details Academic background Work Experience Interests & achievements Additional information References
Sarah Jane Andrews (5/11/89) 33 Union Street, Manchester, M 6 3 AE. Tel. 0161 351 4039 Email: S. J. Andrews@hotmail. com Nationality: British Mob: 07727374619 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2008 - 2011 University of Kent BA (Hons. ) Sociology – expected degree class 2: 1. Final Year Subjects: Risk & Society, Urban Sociology, Youth & Crime. Project: “Sociological Implications of UK Credit Card Debt". 2006 - 2008 Manchester Community College. A Levels: English B, Sociology B, Economics C. AS Level: Geography D 2001 - 2006 St. John’s Boys School, Manchester. 8 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English, Maths and French. WORK EXPERIENCE Summer 2010 Tourist Information Office, Canterbury. Helping tourists, working in Bureau de Change, booking theatre and concert tickets. Summer 2009 Canterbury City Council. Accounts Clerk in Treasurer’s office. Dealing with enquiries, using computerised systems. 2008 - present Simple Simon’s Public House, Canterbury. Bar work throughout the year serving food and drinks to customers and cashing up. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Secretary of the Sociology Society, involved booking speakers. Organised a charity fun run for Rag Week – raised £ 175. Enjoy competitive sport and play for the University netball team. Other interests include current affairs and studying the Stock Market. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IT Skills: Word, Excel, Power. Point, Email, WWW etc. Good level of spoken French. Full, clean driving licence. REFERENCES Available on request
Sarah Jane Andrews (5/11/89) 33 Union Street, Manchester, M 6 3 AE. Tel. 0161 351 4039 Nationality: British Email: S. J. Andrews@hotmail. com Mob: 07727374619 EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS 2008 - 2011 University of Kent BA (Hons) Sociology - expected degree clas 2. 1 Final Year Subjects: Risk & Society, Urban Sociology, Youth & Crime Project: “Sociological Implications of UK Credit Card Debt". 2006 - 2008 Manchester Community College. A Levels: English B, Sociology B, Economics C. AS Level: Geography D 2001 - 2006 St. John’s Boys School, Manchester. 8 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including Mathematics, English and French.
WORK EXPERIENCE Summer 2010 Tourist Information Office, Canterbury. Helping tourists, working in Bureau de Change, booking theatre and concert tickets. Summer 2009 Canterbury City Council. Accounts Clerk in Treasurer’s office. Dealing with enquiries, using computerised systems. 2008 - present Simple Simon’s Public House, Canterbury. Bar work throughout the year serving food and drinks to customers and cashing up.
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Secretary of the Sociology Society, involved booking speakers. Organised a charity fun run for Rag Week – raised £ 175. Enjoy competitive sport and play for the University netball team. Other interests include current affairs and studying the Stock Market. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IT: Word, Excel, Power. Point, Email, WWW etc. Good level of spoken French. Full, clean driving licence. REFERENCES Available on request
Tailoring your application n n n Emphasize relevant qualifications Highlight key text/information Focus on relevant skills Research employer requirements and insert key phrases into your application Cherry pick what you include! For example: specific course module titles, work experience, voluntary activities, individual achievements, travel, IT skills, languages, sporting honours, positions of responsibility & egs of leadership, teamwork, flexibility, meeting/surpassing targets, communication, taking the initiative, problem-solving etc… Keep a comprehensive list of all of these!
CV styles Standard/Chronological n Skills-based n Computing/Online n Media n Legal www. kent. ac. uk/careers/cv/cvexamples. htm n
Hints on wording n n n Avoid personal pronouns - No “I’s” Start with verbs wherever possible Use short sentences & concise phrases Focus on accomplishments Refer to specific projects with quantifiable results Use personal power words
Personal power words created instructed analyzed produced negotiated designed calculated maintained administered controlled reviewed observed consolidated delivered founded increased studied invented supplied detected programmed recommended distributed developed solved prepared installed selected arranged formulated solved started
Who do you send it to? n n Named company representative Director/Manager of Personnel Referees OTHERS WHO REQUEST IT eg. Recruitment agencies, Postgraduate courses, Sponsorship/Funding bodies
Common Mistakes! n n n Too long Untargeted Disorganised Contains errors/missspellings Not accomplishments focused Error examples www. createyourcv. co. uk/CMS/191_CV-Bloopers!. asp
What is a good application? n n n n Well-researched Targeted Accurate (content, speling, grammar) Informative Interesting Easy to read Enthusiastic
What about the covering letter? www. kent. ac. uk/careers/cv/coveringletters. htm n n n n One side of good quality A 4 paper Formal/conventional layout Addressed to a named person State position applied for & where advertised Explain why applying Convince the reader of your interest & suitability (egs!) Give dates when available/can start Sign off “Yours sincerely” (if sent to named person)
33 Union Street Manchester M 6 3 AE 26 th January 2011 Verity Wise Graduate Recruitment Manager Great Big Bank Co. Anywhere Street London SW 1 Job Reference Number 12345 (state this if it is mentioned in the advert) Dear Ms. Wise I am writing in response to your advertisement in “Prospects Finalist" for Graduate Trainees and enclose my CV for your consideration. I first became interested in retail banking through talking to a Kent graduate, currently in the second year of your Management Training programme, at the University of Kent Careers Fair. Since then discussion with my careers adviser and with management staff at my local branch has confirmed my decision to aim for a career in this field. Through my degree course I have been able to develop my interest in business, particularly in my final year project on the use of credit cards. While at University, I have also been able to utilise my skills in working with people through a variety of vacation jobs. My work at the Tourist Information Office was valuable in teaching me the importance of ascertaining customers’ needs and providing clear and accurate information. I will be available for interview if required at your convenience. I can be contacted at my home address (above) and look forward to hearing from you. Yours Sincerely Sarah Jane Andrews
Further Information n n n n Careers Advisory Service website www. kent. ac. uk/careers/applicn. htm CAS booklet “Making Applications” AGCAS Booklet CAS Reference Files (013 series) Example CVs (013) Quick Queries at the CAS Reference Books (eg. CVs for Graduates) DVDs “Your Job’s online” & “Looking Good on Paper”
Employability skills www. kent. ac. uk/careers/sk/skillsmenu. htm Analytical skills Organising Clear & Logical thinking Planning Communication Problem solving Research Gathering, assessing and interpreting information Team work Numerical skills Working to deadlines
Employability skills www. kent. ac. uk/careers/sk/skillsmenu. htm CAS Moodle Resource www. kent. ac. uk/careers/moodle. htm Employability Points www. kent. ac. uk/employabilitypoints/ Graduate Skills Award www. kent. ac. uk/graduateschool/skills/programmes/gsalectures. html CAS Employability skills exercise www. kent. ac. uk/careers/sk/skillstest. html
“ANY” DISCIPLINE CAREERS Advertising Armed Forces Arts admin Broadcasting Central & Local Gov’t Computing/IT Finance Fire Service Guidance/Counselling Info Management/Museums Journalism Law Marketing/Sales Management Consultancy NHS Management Personnel Police Production Management Public Relations Publishing Purchasing Retail Self-employment Social Work TEFL Teaching Tourism Transport
GRADUATE SALARIES 2010 n n n n Arcadia £ 17, 500 - £ 23, 000 + 25% store discount AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) from £ 21, 500 + final salary pension Asda £ 23, 000 Sainsbury’s £ 23, 000 - £ 25, 000 MI 5 £ 23, 500 + benefits - varies by function! Marks & Spencer £ 24, 000+ Police (HPDS) £ 24, 675 after initial training Reckitt Benckiser £ 26, 000 - £ 28, 000 Unilever £ 26, 500 Civil Service up to £ 27, 000 Lloyd’s £ 28, 000 - £ 31, 000 Mars £ 29, 000 + Royal Navy £ 29, 006 + £ 12, 000 joining bonus Exxon. Mobil £ 33, 000+ Linklaters £ 37, 400 Aldi £ 40, 000 - £ 60, 000 (after 3 yrs) + fully expensed Audi A 4
SSPSSR CAREERS SESSION “CVs & Employability Skills” Tim Reed T. M. Reed@kent. ac. uk Careers Advisory Service www. kent. ac. uk/careers/slides. htm
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