International Students : October 2012 Events

UCL Careers Service aims to support international students throughout the entire career management process, from understanding the UK graduate labour market to writing CV’s, interviewing and beyond. 

With the Autumn term having started, we offer a series of careers events specifically designed to address the needs of international students considering work or post-graduate study in the UK and overseas.

To book onto any of these sessions, please log in to your My Careers Service account.

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Monday 1^st October 2012, 1-2pm

De-mystifying the UK Job Market

An introduction to finding a job in the UK through a variety of different routes.  We will look at how to find job openings including graduate training schemes, examine other strategic approaches to job-hunting and look at cultural differences in the recruitment process.  We will also provide a term-by-term ‘job-success’ planner so you won’t miss important application deadlines.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the UK job market including the different ways for graduates to access it.
• Provide information on current market using data from previous UCL graduates and an employer’s perspective.
• Form a strategic approach to job hunting in the UK using different approaches such as networking, online tools and speculative applications
• Understand the recruitment cycle in the UK.

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Monday 8^th October 2012, 1-2pm

Working while you study and CV’s for part-time work

This one hour talk offers advice on how to combine earning money with effective studying, the legal requirements for working in the UK, information about the range of jobs that you might be able to do and where to look for part-time jobs.  We’ll then look at how a CV for part-time work should be structured.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of having UK work experience on a CV for finding post study work in a global job market.
• Outline and signpost legal requirements for working part time while studying, including visa and tax issues.
• Explore different types of part-time work in the UK and sources to find jobs.
• Develop an awareness of the structure and content of typical UK CV’s, for part-time work and how to translate previous experiences to a style that future employers will understand.

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Monday 8^th October 2012, 5-6pm

Effective Job Applications

This seminar gives advice on how to effectively communicate your relevant skills to employers and provides key strategies to better stand out through the entire UK application process.  Discover how to build a sound argument that you have what the employer is looking for and learn how best to communicate that argument in your job applications

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain insight into UK employers or educational institution’s perspective and an overview of the application process.
• Understand how best to structure a UK CV and covering letter, and its key components
• Consider how best to explain your experiences in a way UK employers will understand their value and see how they match their job descriptions.
• Understand how best to answer competency (or other) questions on an application form and complete a personal statement.

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Tuesday 9^th October 2012, 1-2pm

Employer presentation – working in China for Mars

This session is presented by Mars representatives to help Chinese students understand the opportunities open to them within the large international organisation of Mars.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the graduate programmes available from Mars
• Gain insights into working for a large multi-national company in China both as a graduate and beyond
• Learn how the Mars recruitment programme works, including tips on completing the application forms and the assessment centre
• Hear real life accounts of working for Mars from a recent graduate

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Monday 15^th October 2012 1-2pm

Writing a UK CV

How can you make sure that your CV impresses an employer?  If you’re applying for jobs in the UK, an excellent CV is critical to your success.  This seminar gives advice on putting together an effective CV and formatting a powerful cover letter for the competitive UK market.  We will give you an insight into what UK employers are looking for, and point out common CV-writing mistakes.

Learning outcomes:

• Develop an awareness of the structure and content of typical UK CV’s, cover / motivation letters and application forms.
• Understand how to translate skills, experience and personal qualities gained through academic and other experiences to a recruiter.
• Explore techniques used in UK application processes, including reading job advertisements, analysing CV’s and tailor CV’s to specific recruiters.
• Articulate positively and convincingly your reasons for applying for specific jobs based in the UK.

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Monday 22^nd October 2012 5-6pm

De-mystifying the UK Job Market

An introduction to finding a job in the UK through a variety of different routes.  We will look at how to find job openings including graduate training schemes, examine other strategic approaches to job-hunting and look at cultural differences in the recruitment process.  We will also provide a term-by-term ‘job-success’ planner so you won’t miss important application deadlines.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the UK job market including the different ways for graduates to access it.
• Provide information on current market using data from previous UCL graduates and an employer’s perspective.
• Form a strategic approach to job hunting in the UK using different approaches such as networking, online tools and speculative applications
• Understand the recruitment cycle in the UK.

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Monday 29^th October 2012 1-2pm

Effective Job Applications

This seminar gives advice on how to effectively communicate your relevant skills to employers and provides key strategies to better stand out through the entire UK application process.  Discover how to build a sound argument that you have what the employer is looking for and learn how best to communicate that argument in your job applications

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain insight into UK employers or educational institution’s perspective and an overview of the application process.
• Understand how best to structure a UK CV and covering letter, and its key components
• Consider how best to explain your experiences in a way UK employers will understand their value and see how they match their job descriptions.
• Understand how best to answer competency (or other) questions on an application form and complete a personal statement.

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For further information please visit: http://bit.ly/SrBODx

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Do you want access to 16 Million International Jobs?

Well if you’re a student at UCL it’s your lucky day. Here at UCL careers we have just arranged access to THE Amazing, THE Fantastic Going Global site.

If you haven’t been on Going Global before you’re in for a treat. The idea of the site is to give you expert knowledge of the global job market, by giving you a run down on the current economic out look, hot sectors and how to approach job hunting in the country of your choice.

Under the ‘Country Guides’ section you click on the name of the country you want to look at and then can view info on:

Industry and Employment Trends,

Top Companies,

Professional and Social Networking,

Embassy Listings,

Financial Considerations,

Work Permits and Visas,

Résumé/CV Guidelines,

Interviewing Advice and Cultural Advice

What’s more, by clicking on the Jobs and Internships button you can then have access to 16 million opportunities around the globe!

So what are you waiting for………Check it out here Going Global site.!

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Opportunity for Chinese Students – China Employability Workshops tomorrow!

The British Council, operating in China as the Cultural and Education
Section of the British Embassy, will run a series of employability workshop
in the UK from 22-23 October 2011.

The China Employability workshop will give Chinese students an insight into
career opportunities available to them; help Chinese students to better
understand employer’s needs as well as the current job market in China, and
how to get ahead of the competition by enhancing their understanding of the
job market.

HR executives from major employers in China have been invited to give an
overview of the competitive job market in China, talk about various aspects
of recruitment from the employer’s side and share job opportunities with
Chinese students. Students will also have opportunities to raise questions
they might have about job hunting and career development in China.

Companies attending

. Microsoft
. 58.com
. Nokia Siemens Network
. Nestle
. Deloitte
. Hay Group

Event Details

London Session
Time: 14:00-16:30, October 22nd 2011, Saturday
Address: Lecture Hall, Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate, Westminster,
London SW1H 9NH

Manchester Session – nearly full!
Time: 14:00-16:30, October 23rd 2011, Sunday
Address: Lecture Theatre B, University Place, The University of Manchester,
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL

Workshop registration
The workshop is open to all Chinese students currently studying in the UK.
Due to limited venue capacity, RSVP will be required. Interested students
are required to choose one session from the below itinerary and fill in the
registration form online. Registration will be closed after capacity is met
or the stated closing date, whichever comes first.
Students who have registered successfully will receive a confirmation by
email after the registration is closed.

Please visit below link for more event details or to sign up to attend this
workshop:
http://www.educationuk.org/China/Article/China-Employability-Workshop?

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Secure employment before you graduate

 

 

 

The Spring Graduate fair is today!

Come and meet Google, HSBC, PWC, WikiJobs, Abercrombie and Fitch, The College of Law and 50 more employers.

FREE CV and Application Form feedback

23^rd March 2011 – Today!

12pm – 4pm in Macmillan Hall, Crush Hall and Beveridge Hall at Senate House, Malet Street.

In light of the current visa changes it is now extremely important for students wishing to apply for the employer sponsored tier 2 visa to meet and secure a job before graduation.

 

For more info on the fair follow the link: http://www.springgradfair.co.uk/

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China-related recruitment fair

For anyone who is interested in working either in China, or with a Chinese related business within the UK, Europe or Asia, this could be a good event to help you explore your options.

The Chopsticks Club, a China-focused networking group based in London, in collaboration with the Confucius Institute for Business, is organising this first niche CHINA RECRUITMENT FAIR on 24 March 2011 in Central London.
Organisations taking part will include UK, multinational & Chinese companies across the following sectors:
• Finance
• Accountancy
• Legal
• Consulting
• Insurance
• Petroleum
• Manufacturing
For more information and to pre-register please email business@chopsticksclub.com together with your CV. A registration and administration charge of £10 per person will apply).

Additional information about the Fair including exhibitors, speakers and venue will follow.

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Singapore Public Service Policy Challenge

The Singapore Public Service Policy Challenge is a case competition, set in a Singapore national policy context which gives you a chance to gain practical policy-making experience, interact with like-minded peers as well as network with policy-makers from Singapore. For the first time, the Challenge is extending beyond Singapore to students studying in UK universities.

For further details see: http://app.policychallenge.gov.sg/uk/intro.asp
Prizes: Up to £2,000 cash prizes.
Entry deadline: 16/01/2011

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South East Asia’s top employers

If you are not fond of the snow or the cold and are now dreaming of a warmer climate, why not check out the results of the latest “Top 100 leading graduate employers” surveys for countries in SE Asia.

These announcements follow 3 awards ceremonies in November, 2010 held by GTi Media Asia, to celebrate the results of their recent surveys.

www.Malaysias100.com

www.Hongkongs100.com

www.Singapores100.com

Post credit to Manchester International Students Blog

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Internationally Friendly Employers from the City Course

The Careers Group City Course 2010 took place a few weeks ago, taking a highly select 65 University of London students through their options in the City and Finance.  A little less than half of these students were from UCL.   This week long course gave students the experience of trading simulations, case studies, and workshops, as well as information and networking to help work out if the employers and sectors were a fit. A diverse range of employers took part, to get a full list and more information, the course website is here

I thought it would be useful for International Students to know a bit about some of the City Course organisations who expressed an interest in the skills of international students.

HSBC gave a thorough overview of their businesses often reiterating an interest in applicants with an international experience, and interest.  Graduate programmes like their Executive Management scheme often incorporate an international placement.  PWC who sponsored the course and facilitated an engaging case study, communicated an openness and a business need for internationally minded people.  Their International Insight Internships take place in the UK and overseas.

After speaking with Nomura representatives and engaging in a trading simulation, students on the City Course were planning on applying to Nomura in more than one country.  Accenture’s case study and networking event communicated the global nature of their business.  In our tour of Bloomberg, you could see flags on top of computer monitors, giving a quick reference to the various langauges that employees speak.  Bloomberg is interested in languages because a graduate hire could be in frequent contact with clients around the globe.

These international organisations have a footprint in many countries and in turn have a strong business case for hiring international students.  Many could have a business need for the language you as an international student speaks.  When researching organisations as an international student to figure out how keen they might be to receive an application from an international student, by all means ask employees at our career events, check out their FAQ section of their website, but also consider if the organisation has a presence in your home country and would see your home language and and culture an asset to their organisation.  Consider applying to that employer in the UK and your home country and think of your internationalism as an asset of your global career.

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Careers in Africa

International students looking for employment in Africa might want to attend an event taking place in London from 29-31 October.

The Careers in Africa Recruitment Summit will connect high-calibre graduates with professionals from top companies operating across Africa who are looking to recruit into the following areas: Banking and Finance, Consulting, Engineering, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Sales, Sciences, Telecoms and Transport and Logistics.

http://www.globalcareercompany.com/content/content_736.html

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Careers in Asia Recruitment Summit

You might be interested in the following recruitment event being held in London on 19th June 2010 – 20th June 2010 from 09:00 – 17:00.

The Careers in Asia Recruitment Summits allow you to network and interview with leading companies looking to recruit high calibre graduates and professionals across a variety of functions for their operations in Asia. With a single application, you can gain access to this exclusive global network of employers in one venue over two days.

Attendance is by invitation only, so apply now to be considered.

The event features:

- Pre-scheduled interviews with leading companies from across China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
- Exclusive access to company executives to arrange ‘on-the-spot’ interviews
- Company presentations and career workshops.
- A unique opportunity to network with other graduates and professionals from around the world.
- An excellent chance of receiving a job offer.

For more information log onto the Careers in Asia website.

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