MSC Accelerated Career Leaders Programme 2014-2015

Postgraduate Careers (Business School):
MSc Accelerated Career Leaders Programme

2014-2015
CONTENTS
About the Programme

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Find Us
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Postgraduate Careers Team: Who We Are and How to
Prerequisites, Prior Learning, Entry Conditions, Credits and

Continuing Programmes
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Programme Aims
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Learning Objectives and Outcomes
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Meetings and Attendance
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How to Book on Employer Events, Workshops and
Seminar Sessions
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Careers Timeline
Applications and Recruitment Toolkit

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Finding a Job and Identifying Your Skills

Your Skills Portfolio
Linking Your Skills and Experience
Where to Find Vacancies
Creating Your CV
CV Exercise
Writing Your Covering Letter
Action Words: How to Create Impact
Application Forms a Guide to Competency Questions
Competency Questions More Examples
How to Build a Professional Student LinkedIn Profile
How to Network Professionally Online
Psychometric Tests
Useful Practice Websites and Resources
Interviews
MSc Password Protected Resources
And Finally (Top Tips)
Your Career, Your Way

www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/careers/postgraduatecareers
BusinessPCS@nottingham.ac.uk
Postgraduate Careers Team: Who We Are and How to

Find Us
Julie Blant
Megan Davies
November)
Ewan Henry
Clare Simcock
Tim Orton
Postgraduate Careers Service Manager

Postgraduate Careers Consultant (starts
Employer Relations Consultant
Postgraduate Careers Administrator
Postgraduate Careers Administrator
Appointments and enquiries can be made:

In person, come to the Postgraduate Careers Office, Room A72,
in Business School North Building and we will be happy to help you.
By emailing BusinessPCS@nottingham.ac.uk at any time. NB:
Please state your name, course, contact telephone number and
availability for an appointment if you are emailing.
Prerequisites, Prior Learning, Entry Conditions, Credits

and Continuing Programmes
There are no prerequisites for this programme

No prior learning is expected
This programme is not credit bearing
You will receive a Certificate of Professional Development

with your transcript if you complete the requirements as
outlined in the CPD Certificate booklet you have been
provided with (this is also available on Moodle> MSc
Careers).
Elements of this programme are a prerequisite in order to be

eligible to apply for the MSc Company Based Dissertations.
Please make sure you attend all 4 compulsory lectures
before the application deadline (usually end of February)
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop each students understanding of
career management skills and how you can apply your knowledge to
achieve success within the job market.
You will consider your own skills, interests, experiences and goals in order
to identify suitable opportunities. You will develop the techniques needed

to be able to make applications that have a positive impact on employers

and to navigate the recruitment process.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Students will develop the knowledge and skills to:
Describe how the Postgraduate Careers Team can assist them

Identify suitable materials and resources for their career planning
Explore their own skills profile and identify strengths and areas for
development
Understand the elements that should be included on a CV/LinkedIn
profile
Identify key information they wish to include on their own
CV/LinkedIn profile
Effectively market the value of an MSc qualification
Structure an effective covering letter
Research the job market relevant to individual aims
Identify suitable sources of information
Show a range of networking techniques
Choose appropriate questions to ask organisations
Write the type of evidence they need to use on an application form
Identify some common interview question types
Structure an appropriate answer
Identify sources of help available.
Meetings and Attendance

You are expected to maintain professional standards throughout
the course by arriving at the sessions on time and participating
fully with minimal disruption to fellow students. The sessions are
designed to provide a thorough grounding in the essential tools necessary
to achieve success in your job search and in furthering your career goals.
Lectures:
Four Compulsory lectures.
Small group sessions - a mixture of lectures, interactive activities
and workshops. Videos and other media will be used where
appropriate.
NB: Attendance will be monitored and in order to apply for the
MSc Company Based Projects you are required to attend the
following four compulsory lectures:
LinkedIn, CVs and Covering Letters
Job Search and Networking Strategies
Application Forms
Interview Skills

You are advised to attend small group sessions on Team Work and
Presentation Skills.
The programme is subject to change (any changes will be notified to you
by email and on Moodle).
Slides and handouts from the sessions will be available on Moodle in the
MSc Careers Module. You will be shown how to access these in the first
session.

How to Book on Employer Events, Workshops and Seminar

Sessions
Events organised by the Postgraduate Careers Team
You will receive weekly emails (sent to your university account) of forthcoming
events with links to the relevant section of MOODLE in order to book your place.
Booking operates on a first come, first served basis.
It is important to read these emails, it is your responsibility to prioritise and
book your place. If you book events and fail to turn up your future bookings may
be removed. Please be professional and inform us of any difficulties you may
have.
Events organised by the Careers and Employability Service
All students are welcome to attend employer events that are run by our
colleagues based on University Park.
To book you will need to register through MyCareer, further instructions are
available on the website, see link address below.
http://nottingham.ac.uk/careers/students/events/ourevents/index.aspx
Other events
We will do our best to give you notice (usually by email) of other events of
possible interest such as virtual Careers Fairs, Webinars, Guest Speakers in the
University etc. Where appropriate booking details will be provided.

businesspcs@nottingham.ac.uk
Careers Timeline
It is important that you start planning your career strategy and job search as
soon as possible. The UK Recruitment Cycle for Graduate Schemes begins in
Early Autumn 2014 for jobs due to start in September 2015. Below is a
timetable to help you plan BUT remember it is up to you to set up appointments
when necessary and check times and dates for each of the workshops and
seminars that will help you achieve your objectives.
Book an initial appointment with a Postgraduate Careers Consultant

(October onwards)
Attend sessions (October onwards)
Research companies and plan your time if you are applying to graduate
training programmes (October/November/December)
Prepare your LinkedIn profile and CV and get them reviewed (as soon as
possible)
Attend the Business & Management Careers Fair (Monday 13th October
2014)
Review the programme of company recruitment presentations on

MyCareer and attend those that are relevant to your choices (October
onwards)
Submit online applications (October December and beyond!)
Attend careers workshops (January March 2015)
Interviews and Assessment Centres often take place from December

onwards
Make sure you are available for Career Catch Up week in June 2015
Provide the Postgraduate Careers Team with up-to-date contact

information and update us on your job search (June/July 2015)


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Finding a Job and Identifying Your Skills

Many people will spend more time planning a holiday than planning
their career.
There is a temptation to rush into job applications without first thinking about
where your skills are suited, what interests you most and what you have to offer
a prospective employer.
If you make lots of applications without preparation you will most likely get a lot
of rejections and this can damage your confidence
Slow down and take the time to think about what motivates you, your
confidence levels and how well prepared you are to market your strengths and
articulate these effectively.
When you have a better idea of what you have to offer you can start to
research organisations that may be of interest and begin to build your network
of contacts in industry sectors or in roles that appeal to you.
Do your preparation well and make sure you understand the company and what
they offer before thinking about making any applications.
Job Adverts need to be read carefully, try highlighting key words and make
sure you give evidence of how you match these requirements in your CV or
application.

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Company culture how does the company describe itself? Does this fit with
your ideals? The information provided should give you some clues to decide if
you will be a good match, or not.
Your Skills Portfolio

Use the following skills portfolio exercise to help you.
In order to find a fulfilling career and impress employers it is crucial that you
have a good understanding of your skills and that you are able to demonstrate

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them clearly in your applications. Use the table below to list your key
transferrable skills.

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Linking Your Skills and Experiences

Your task now is to make sense of these skills in relation to your experiences so
far. When employers ask questions about skills and strengths, either in an
application form, or at interview, you will be a stronger candidate if you provide
examples rather than simply state that you have excellent communication
skills or that you are a good team player.
Once you have chosen all the skills you feel you have from the previous
exercise, select 6 which you feel are the ones which are most relevant for the
career you are interested in or that you feel are your real strengths. Write these
in the space provided below. Once you have decided on these think of as many
examples as possible of when you have developed and demonstrated this skill.
You can use examples from anywhere including; work experience, voluntary
activities, your studies, sports or social activities you have been involved in.
This is exactly the type of skills audit that you need to undertake before you
even begin to complete any applications. Failure to convince an employer that
you are aware of what you have to offer can lead to automatic rejection, even if
you meet the academic requirements!
Below is an example of linking skills with evidence.
Skill area
Team working skills
Evidence of when/how used

Worked as one of 12 customer advisers within a
customer service team, sharing knowledge and
supporting each other to respond to daily
enquiries. Worked together to maintain high
standards and exceed team goals.
Selling skills
Exceeded sales targets by 27% for the
Birmingham centre, during the last financial
year. Generated new business leads by
successfully opening an average of 130 new
accounts each month.
Customer service skills Achieved high level customer satisfaction within
the team, and received an award for
consistently exceeding customers expectations
and offering excellent service.
Windmills Job 2004

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Now you have a better idea of what you have to offer you can start to research
organisations that may be of interest and begin to build your network of
contacts in industry sectors or in roles that appeal to you.
Do your preparation well and make sure you understand the company and what
they offer before thinking about making any applications.
Job Adverts need to be read carefully, try highlighting key words and make
sure you give evidence of how you match these requirements in your CV or
application.
Company culture how does the company describe itself? Does this fit with
your ideals? The information provided should give you some clues to decide if
you will be a good match, or not.
Where to Find Vacancies

Please note that the following resources are paid for on a subscription basis by
Postgraduate Careers. You should not share these links/passwords with
anyone outside of the Business School MSc Programmes if you do this
will contravene our licences and prevent further usage.
Postgraduate Careers - Vacancy Database
Go to: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/businesspcs/vacancies/
Username: NUBSPG
Password: PG707VA (all case sensitive)
You will receive weekly emails highlighting vacancies within the database.
We email to your University email address.
GoinGlobal
GoinGlobal career and employment resources include world-wide job openings,
internship listings, industry profiles and country-specific career information.
Content includes topics such as: work permit/visa regulations, CV/resume
writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking
groups, cultural/interviewing advice, corporate profiles and worldwide job
listings.plus much more! Also visit the global forum to chat about living and
working abroad.
You must register using the link below using a NUBS computer - you cannot
register using your home or personal computer as you will not be recognised as
being a NUBS student.
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Go to: http://online.goinglobal.com/default.aspx
Executive Grapevine
Executive Grapevine is a worldwide executive recruitment search tool. The
database contains more than 7,000 executive recruitment firms including all of
the leading head-hunters and 18,000 recruitment consultants located in the UK
and worldwide. Executive Grapevine is a well-established reference source
providing some of the most accurate and in-depth profiles of the worlds leading
search firms. Suitable for those with professional experience prior to the MSc
programme.
Go to: http://egoldr.askgrapevine.com
ID: nubs Password: mba ( all case sensitive)
Also
Collect the publications available to you from the Postgraduate Careers Team.
There are many, many websites that you can use including:
My Career Careers and Employability Service, search for vacancies
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/
The UKs official Graduate Careers Website
http://targetjobs.co.uk/
We've got vacancies aplenty, great advice and top tips on employers to help
you get hired.
http://www.insidecareers.co.uk/
Were more than just a graduate jobs board.
advice to help secure your job.
We provide a range of careers

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Creating Your CV
Essential information
Personal details
Name, address, telephone number, email address.
Make sure you have a professional sounding email, such as your full name,
rather than a nickname: if necessary setup a new account.
Education
(in reverse chronological order)

University education
A levels (or equivalent)
Number of GCSEs (or equivalent)
Work experience
Include both paid and voluntary work and any part-time or on-campus work
youve done.
Feature the skills which are most relevant to the job you are applying for.
You can split this into a first section Relevant work experience, outlining
directly related experience, and Other experience, listing everything else.
Skills
IT, languages (including the level of competency) and any technical skills
for example, analytical techniques.
Positions of responsibility
This is optional: include it if you have any relevant responsibilities.
Interests
Leisure activities, club/society memberships, travel
References
If you do give references, then a good rule of thumb is to include one
employer and one academic referee for jobs and two academic referees for
courses.
Length
Most employers will expect the standard UK CV length of two pages.
Targeting the information in your CV to a particular type of work is essential in catching

the recruiters eye.
This means that there is no general CV: each time you apply for a job you need to
tweak it to fit the job role.
How do you do that?
The place to start is the person specification on the job description, as this tells you all
you need to know about the type of person the employer is looking for. Sometimes this
is laid out separately to all the other information given; other times its a bit more subtle
and you have to read between the lines.
Career, Your
One useful tactic is to look at how theYour
company
talksWay
about itself: they will probably want
you to have the same traits.
Your aim is to make your CV match all of the criteria.
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CV Exercise
Telefonica
Your adventure starts here.
Were Telefnica, a world leader in global communications and the name behind O2.
Weve launched Talentum, our new approach to hiring and inspiring the brightest
students and graduates across Europe.
We want people who love stepping out of their comfort zones and taking on new
challenges.
The role:
Do you have a strong global mindset? Do you want to be an international Leader? Do you want
to learn about the Telefnica European business? Our two-year European Leadership Programme
could get your career off to a flyer. If you have a strong academic record, a second language to
English (Spanish, German, Czech, Slovak) this could be the scheme for you. Its designed to
prepare high-performing graduates to be the leaders of tomorrow and to put you on the path to an
international career, through world-class training, which includes a 6 months European assignment
to another country.
Do you want to become a professional marketer? Our two-year Marketing Graduate Programme
could be your choice. This programme is designed to enable high-performing graduates to
experience between 1-3 placements. These placements could cover areas such as Strategy,
Marketing Communications/ Campaign Execution. By the end of these placements, you will have
gained experience in a number of aspects of Marketing, to enable you to take a substantive role as a
competent and well-rounded marketer with the understanding and context of the end to end
marketing process. You will have the opportunity to apply to study for a recognised Marketing
qualification
Requirements for European Leadership:
Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline
Fluent English + one of the following languages: Spanish, German, Czech, Slovak
Analytical skills
Online IT / Digital Skills
Geographically mobile and comfortable spending time working and living abroad.
Strong Commercial Awareness
Requirements for Marketing
Minimum 2:1 degree preferably in a relevant subject such as Marketing, Media Studies or
Communication would be advantageous
Fluent English + additional language skills desirable (German, Slovak, Czech or Spanish)
Strong Commercial Awareness
Analytical skills
Online IT/Digital skills
Creativity
Task
What skills and experience would you need to provide evidence of in your CV, covering
letter and your application form if you were to apply for one of these roles?

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Writing Your Covering Letter

Covering letters should always be included with your CV or application forms unless you are
specifically requested not to send one.
Example
Disha Bhatia
Chatterley Court
Ragby Road
Bicycle Park
Nottingham
NG3 2MY
Include your address

and contact details
26th September 2014

Always write to a
named person
Dear Ms Green
Graduate Recruitment Scheme
Use a simple, clear font
I am writing to apply for the graduate recruitment scheme advertised in The

Sunday Times, 20 Best Big Companies to Work for, 2014. I have enclosed
my CV for your consideration.
Introductory line,
make it clear what you
are applying for
From my past experience as a Research co-ordinator on employee

motivation and a Business Leader in which I was mainly concerned and
responsible for Employee-team Empowerment and Change Management I
have developed a deep interest in the area of human capital.
1st paragraph why

this role interests you
I have developed relevant skills like analysing complex situations, ability to

work effectively in a diverse team. Innovative thinking, taking initiative,
leadership skills, presentation skills, finding source of inspiration and
empowering others which are important in being a successful consultant. A
career as a consultant in human capital appeals to me because it will enable
me to gain a deeper level of personal satisfaction.
2nd paragraph what

relevant skills you have
I am attracted to Deloitte particularly because of its internationally

recognised good reputation of professional services and emphasis on quality
with integrity. My work experience, skills, talent and interest will enable me
to deliver the standard of service which Deloitte is well known for. I have
attended three Drop-in Sessions and Presentations by Deloitte which have
confirmed my interest in Deloitte as a company which has values and
beliefs that align with my own. The training provided by Deloitte will also
help me attain my long-term goal of being a senior consultant analyst in
Human Capital.
3rd paragraph why

this company and role
interest you
I hope that, on consideration of my CV, you will be persuaded of my

potential to perform well and make a real valuable contribution as an
employee of Deloitte. I will be available for an interview at your
convenience. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Disha Bhatia (Miss)

4th paragraph
concluding statement
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Action Words: How to Create Impact

On application forms, CVs and within covering letters and interviews you need to
have impact. Describing what you have done, rather than simply listing the
task/activities that you have undertaken, has several advantages:
It adds personality to your CV.
A prospective employer can assess the level of involvement/responsibility
that you had.
It shows a business-like approach to your application.
By describing, rather than listing, you can show that you understand the
skills required for the job that you are applying for.
Communication
Addressed
Advised
Argued
Briefed
Chaired
Coached
Commanded
Communicat
ed
Consulted
Contacted
Converted
Convinced
Co-operated
Coordinated
Corresponde
d
Counselled
Debated
Directed
Introduced
Recommend
ed
Reconciled
Suggested
Trained
Translated
Tutored
Met
Named
Negotiated
Referred
Related
Renegotiate
d
Reported
Responded
Reviewed
Encouraged
Explained
Guided
Handled
Helped
Influenced
Instructed
Interviewed
Nominated
Persuaded
Presented
Promoted
Recognised
Showed
Sold
Specified
Spoke
Stated
Lectured
Led
Liaised
Mediated
Summarised
Validated
Verified
Welcomed
Making changes
Accelerated
Edited
Induced
Reduced
Added
Eliminated
Innovated
Adjusted
Enhanced
Integrated
Balanced
Changed
Combined
Corrected
Decreased
Diminished
Doubled
Enlarged
Expanded
Followed-up
Heightened
Improved
Improvised
Increased
Intensified
Maximised
Moderated
Modified
Moulded
Moved
Perfected
Reevaluated
Rehabilitate
d
Renovated
Reorganised
Revamped
Revised
Simplified
Smoothed
Stimulated

Straightene
d
Streamlined
Tightened
Transferred
Transformed
Trebled
Updated
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Achievements
Accomplishe
d
Achieved
Attained
Authored
Built
Proved
Shipped
Caused
Compiled
Completed
Demonstrat
ed
Effected
Organised
Produced
Realised
Resolved
Satisfied
Solved
Succeeded
Won
Developed
Devised
Drafted
Drew-up
Established
Formed
Formulated
Fostered
Founded
Generated
Initiated
Inspired
Instituted
Invented
Launched
Made
Originated
Piloted
Pioneered
Planned
Prepared
Raised
Set up
Shaped
Started
Undertook
Earned
Extracted
Gained
Hired
Included
Obtained
Procured
Purchased
Received
Recruited
Rescued
Saved
Selected
Took
Ensured
Galvanised
Insured
Maintained
Monitored
Policed
Ran
Regulated
Reinforced
Serviced
Supported
Kept
Prevailed
Secured
Found
Hunted
Inspected
Investigated
Located
Looked
Perceived
Pinpointed
Researched
Scrutinised
Sifted
Sought
Catalogued
Clarified
Designated
Detailed
Illustrated
Mapped
Composed
Defined
Formalised
Highlighted
Marketed
Projected
Recorded
Substantiate
d
Typed
Worked
Start
Arranged
Assembled
Began
Co-founded
Conceived
Constructed
Created
Get
Acquired
Awarded
Chose
Collected
Maintain
Assured
Conditioned
Consolidate
d
Continued
Find/Search
Checked
Discovered
Examined
Explored
Describe

Sourced
Studied
Surveyed
Unearthed
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Described
Identified
Proposed
Wrote
Controlled
Headed
Ordered
Dealt
Delegated
Employed
Governed
Influenced
Managed
Mastered
Officiated
Presided
Promoted
Represented
Spearheade
d
Computed
Correlated
Financed
Networked
Paid
Processed
Profited
Programmed
Scheduled
Distributed
Forwarded
Placed
Publicised
Revealed
Sent
Submitted
Supplied
Appreciated
Arbitrated
Assessed
Assumed
Decided
Determined
Diagnosed
Elected
Evaluated
Interpreted
Justified
Prioritised
Aided
Applied
Enacted
Enjoyed
Performed
Played
Structured
Surmounted
Aspired
Enlisted
Pleased
Targeted
Assimilated
Assisted
Attended
Enabled
Exceeded
Executed
Expedited
Experienced
Foresaw
Implemente
d
Incorporate
d
Involved
Motivated
Orientated
Participated
Prompted
Provided
Screened
Served
Travelled
Unified
Used
Utilised
Closed
Facilitated
Prohibited
Concluded
Familiarised
Stopped
In charge
Administere
d
Authorised
Captained
Conducted
Contracted
Took Over
Numerical/Computational
Audited
Budgeted
Calculated
Systemised
Tabulated
Send/give
Delivered
Dispatched
Displayed
Decision
Allocated
Allotted
Appraised
Positive Action
Other Useful Action Words

Accompanie
d
Appointed

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Assigned
Brought
Exhibited
Expended
Filed
Finalised
Tested
Treat
Positive description words to highlight your best attributes

Ambitious
Able
Active
Capable
Diverse
Economical
Effective
Efficient
Harmonious
Helpful
Honest
Honourable
Proficient
Punctual
Qualified
Reliable
Competent
Comprehensi
ve
Confident
Conscientious
Consistent
Dependable
Energetic
Enthusiasti
c
Excellent
Exceptional
Exclusive
Experience
d
Fair
Humorous
Imaginative
Resourceful
Responsible
Thorough
Thoughtful
Tolerant
Understandi
ng
Useful
Versatile
Loyal
Notable
Permanent
Practical
Sincere
Stringent
Substantial
Successful
Vital
Vivid
Wide
Wise
Prestigious
Technical
Distinctive

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Application Forms A Guide to Competency Questions
DO
Use the STAR
method to answer
questions where
you are asked to
describe a
scenario. Outline
the:
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Try to get as
many positive
traits across as
possible hard
work, loyalty,
motivation, a
history of
achievement etc.
Highlight your
achievements
using facts and
figures where
possible to give a
tangible
impression of your
successes.
Vary your
examples and
write about things
that are unique to
you. The more
interesting
examples you use
the more likely it
is for your
application to be
noticed.
Make sure you are
genuinely
interested in the
job/company
before applying. If
you cant find any
reasons why you
want the job then
save yourself time
and apply for
something that
does interest you!
Tell us about a time when you demonstrated

effective leadership? (150 words)
For many years, I have worked in a local bookshop and,
alongside my normal sales duties, I was promoted to parttime marketing manager last year. With the lead
marketing manager on maternity leave, I was tasked with
running our exhibition stand at READER, the largest annual
independent booksellers show in the UK. I led both the
administration of the stand and the five staff members
working on it, advising the sales team on priorities based
on our marketing strategies and guiding them through any
problems or complicated customer queries which arose.
Overall, the show was a success, with the bookshop
gaining exposure to new customers and selling a number
of titles while at the show. I was praised for the smooth
running of the stand, which allowed the staff to devote the
majority of their time to their sales duties.
Describe an instance where you have delivered
more than was expected of you. (150 words)
Last term I was elected to be my student halls bicycle
security officer. This position was perceived to be
something of a joke and the previous two position holders
had done very little. However, having had my bike stolen
three times while at university, I was determined to break
the norm and do more than was expected of the person in
the role. So far I have negotiated a 20 per cent student
discount on bike locks with the local bike shop and have
raised awareness of bicycle security by liaising with
security staff to ensure that free bicycle identification kits
are distributed in halls. With only two bicycles stolen from
students in my halls in the first half of this term (compared
with ten last term) the measures have had some success,
which I am confident will continue throughout the year.
What do you perceive as your weaknesses? (150
words)
While I am very interested in joining the Telefonica
graduate scheme, I am inexperienced, having not
previously worked in a business-related position or an
office-based role. Nonetheless I am hopeful that my
passion for the technology sector will help me to
understand the day-to-day elements of the job quickly. I
have also come to learn about the business behind the
technology sector through the research I have done while
contributing stories about mobile broadband to the
moconews.net website. Also, I am aware that having
studied history, I lack the theoretical knowledge and
mathematical expertise which would help me in the
several parts of the rotation scheme. However, I have
been trying to develop my skills in this area through taking
a business MSc and by reading some introductory finance
textbooks.
Why do you want
this
job?Your
(150
words)
Your
Career,
Way
I am
especially interested in working for Telefonica having
seen your chief businesspcs@nottingham.ac.uk
executive on the news last week. He
seems like an ambitious leader keen to expand the firm,
and I am looking to begin my career at a successful
company such as yours. As a native Czech speaker, I am
DONT
Go off topic or
write
irrelevant
things doing
this can
suggest you
have no
relevant
example or
that you have
misread the
question.
Make things
up! You may
be asked for
further details
about the
scenarios you
have used at
an interview
and any
fabricated
stories will be
found out. Noone wants to
employ a liar.
Be scared to
write about
something
quirky or
unique, it is
better to
stand out from
the crowd.
Make any
spelling or
grammatical
mistakes
these look
awful and
show poor
attention to
detail. You
may also have
your
application
instantly
rejected.
Be apologetic
for skills you
dont have,
focus on those
that you do
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Competency Questions More Examples

The following questions are designed to encourage you to provide evidence of
specific abilities. Your examples can be taken from your education, work
experience, placements or spare-time or other voluntary activities but do not
write solely about course-work.
Planning, implementation and achieving results:
Describe a challenging project, activity or event which you have planned and
taken through to a conclusion. Include your objective, what you did, any changes
you made to your plan and state how you measured your success.
Tips This question is basically designed to draw out examples of behaviour in
the two key competences of planning and achieving. The selector will be looking
for:
your ability to set goals for yourself and others;

how you kept focused on the objective and avoided distractions;
your adaptability, ability and willingness to change to meet
different situations;
being able to think strategically and analytically;
proactive and results-oriented.
Influencing, communication and teamwork:

Describe how you have achieved a goal through influencing the actions or
opinions of others (perhaps in a team context). What were the circumstances?
What did you do to make a difference? How do you know the result was
satisfactory?
Tips The selector will be looking for:
ability to accurately assess who are the key people to influence;

recognition that you have used different styles and approaches with
different people;
ability to influence without causing resentment, know the dangers;
a good listener can choose and select an appropriate form of
communication;
recognition of the different roles needed for a team to work well;
awareness of anti-team behaviour and ability to avoid it;
goal and achievement orientation - results do matter!
Analysis, problem solving and creative thinking:

Describe a difficult problem that you have solved. State how you decided what
the critical issues were. Say what you did and what your solution was. What
other approaches could you have taken?
Tips The selector will be looking for;
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ability to break a problem down into its main elements in a logical way;
being vigilant in looking for underlying causes, making deductions from the
evidence;
evaluation of the options and making decisions;
recognition that there were other options, how you decided against them;
ability to come up with novel and innovative ideas;
being able to look at things differently.

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How to Build a Professional Student LinkedIn Profile

Think of your LinkedIn profile as an interactive business card. Its a summary of your professional experience,
interests, and capabilities that is designed to attract the attention of important people who are searching for
you online recruiters, networking contacts, and grad school admissions officers. A strong profile is a key
differentiator in the job market. So lets get started...
1. Craft an informative profile headline
Your profile headline gives people a short, memorable way to understand who you are in a professional context.
Think of the headline as the slogan for your professional brand, such as Student, National University or Recent
honors grad seeking marketing position. Check out the profiles of students and recent alums you admire for ideas
and inspiration.
2. Display an appropriate photo
Remember that LinkedIn is not Facebook or MySpace. If you choose to post a photograph and we recommend
that you do select a professional, high-quality headshot of you alone. Party photos, cartoon avatars, and cute
pics of your puppy dont fit in the professional environment of LinkedIn.
3. Show off your education
Be sure to include information about all institutions youve attended. Include your major and minor if you have one,
as well as highlights of your activities. Its also appropriate to include study abroad programs and summer
institutes. Dont be shy your LinkedIn profile is an appropriate place to show off your strong GPA and any honors
or awards youve won.
4. Develop a professional summary statement
Your summary statement should resemble the first few paragraphs of your best-written cover letter concise and
confident about your goals and qualifications. Remember to include relevant internships, volunteer work, and extra
curriculars. Present your summary statement in short blocks of text for easy reading. Bullet points are great, too.
5. Fill your Specialties section with keywords
Specialties is the place to include key words and phrases that a recruiter or hiring manager might type into a
search engine to find a person like you. The best place to find relevant keywords is in the job listings that appeal to
you and the LinkedIn profiles of people who currently hold the kinds of positions you want.
6. Update your status weekly
A great way to stay on other peoples radar screens and enhance your professional image is to update your status at
least once a week. Tell people about events youre attending, major projects youve completed, professional books
youre reading, or any other news that you would tell someone at a networking reception or on a quick catch-up
phone call.
7. Show your connectedness with LinkedIn Group badges
Joining Groups and displaying the group badges on your profile are the perfect ways to fill out the professionalism of
your profile and show your desire to connect to people with whom you have something in common. Most students
start by joining their universitys LinkedIn group as well as the larger industry groups related to the career they
want to pursue.
8. Collect diverse recommendations
Nothing builds credibility like third-party endorsements. The most impressive LinkedIn profiles have at least one
recommendation associated with each position a person has held. Think about soliciting recommendations from
professors, internship coordinators and colleagues, employers, and professional mentors.
9. Claim your unique LinkedIn URL
To increase the professional results that appear when people type your name into a search engine, set your LinkedIn
profile to public and claim a unique URL for your profile (for example: www.linkedin.com/in/yourname). This also
makes it easier to include your LinkedIn URL in your email signature, which is a great way to demonstrate your
professionalism.
10. Share your work
A final way to enhance your LinkedIn profile is to add examples of your writing, design work, or other
accomplishments by displaying URLs or adding LinkedIn Applications. By including URLs, you can direct people to
your website, blog, or Twitter feed. Through Applications, you can share a PowerPoint or store a downloadable
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version of your resume.
Visit grads.linkedin.com
today!

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How to Network Professionally Online

Youve heard it a million times (so it wouldnt hurt to hear it again): Success is not just about what you know; its
about who you know. With LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional online network, the who is at your fingertips.
Follow these easy steps to get connected nowand to turn those connections into opportunities.
1. 100% complete = 100% more likely to get noticed
You cant build connections if people dont know you exist or see what you have to offer. Your LinkedIn profile is your
online business card, your resume, and your letters of rec all in one. Dont be shy: users with complete profiles are
40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn.
2. Youre more experienced than you think
Complete profiles are so important because the more information you provide, the more people will find reasons to
connect with you. Think really broadly about all the experience you have, including summer jobs, unpaid
internships, volunteer work, and student organizations. You never know what might catch someones eye.
3. Use your inbox
Contrary to popular belief, networking doesnt mean reaching out to strangers. The best networks begin with those
you know and trust, and then grow based on personal referrals. Start building your LinkedIn network by uploading
your online address book and connecting to friends, relatives, internship colleagues, and professionals you know in
the real world.
4. Get personal
As you build your connections on LinkedIn, always customize your connection requests with a friendly note and, if
necessary, a reminder of where you met or what organization you have in common. If youre being referred by a
mutual friend, write a brief intro of who you are and why youd like to connect. Youll impress people with your
personal touch.
5. Join the in crowd
Another way to form new online relationships is to join LinkedIn Groups. Start with your university groupalums
love to connect with studentsand then find volunteer organizations or professional associations you already belong
to. As a member, you can comment on discussions, find exclusive job listings, and meet people who share common
interests.
6. Lend a (virtual) hand
As you build connections and group memberships, think about what you can do to support other people. Comment
on a classmates status update, forward a job listing that fits the criteria of a friend, or write a recommendation for a
summer job colleague. Youll find that your generosity is always rewarded (and, of course, it feels really good to help
someone!).
7. Update your status #early and #often
Networking is not just about who you know; its about who knows you. Stay on other peoples radar screens by
updating your LinkedIn status at least once a weekyou can do this directly on LinkedIn or by linking your Twitter
account and marking tweets with #in. Mention events youre attending, projects youve completed, and other
professional news.
8. Question (and answer) everything
LinkedIns Answers feature is a great place to seek advice from a wide variety of people all around the world. You
can also show the world what you have to offer by answering peoples questions about a topic where you have some
expertise. The more active you are in Answers, the more people will view your profile and want to connect with you.
9. Do your homework
Before an informational interview, a job interview, or a networking get-together, use LinkedIn to learn about the
background and interests of the people youre scheduled to meet. Access Company Pages to research organizations
and their employees, and use Advanced Search to find things you have in common with people youre meeting.
10. Now step away from the computer...
Theres a perception that young people are only comfortable communicating online, so be sure to support your
online networking with real human contact. Set up phone calls, attend live events, and send snail mail notes to
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people you interact with on LinkedIn. Remember that online methods should supplement, not replace, in-person
relationship-building.
Visit grads.linkedin.com today
Psychometric Tests
General advice, tips and preparation techniques
You're not alone The reality is most others are just as nervous and
worried. So don't think about others in your test - your preparation focus
should be "I can do this", and worry less about uncontrollable external
factors. If you're up against Stephen Hawking for your next job, well bad
luck.
Practice, practice, practice Most people think doing a load of tests or

mock interviews is "practice." Not necessarily! Good practice requires
dedication, working with focus, analyzing what went wrong, working on
your weak spots and then trying the practice material again - all the while
getting better. Doing 10 tests means nothing. Doing 20 tests from a
smattering of sites means nothing. If you can't see consistent
improvement in accuracy or speed, then you're not preparing effectively.
Being mediocre isn't hard but being really good at your skills takes a lot of
effort.
Don't give up "This is too hard." If you're struggling with numbers, then
it takes time to get better. Don't give up. It's OK to fall, pick yourself up
and keep going. Millions before you have done that and you're no
different. Focused effort pays. Some tests are pretty hard - and that's with
a reason. You want your real tests to feel comfortable. Don't give up.
Keep going.
Practice with a fresh mind Have a good plan for your preparation.
Choose a time of the day that works for you. Be fresh when you sit down,
keep distractions away, time yourself, adhere to the rules and when you
take your practice test - do it with full concentration. Don't stop halfway;
don't abandon the test because it "didn't feel right." Once you start, don't
stop until it's done. Then work on analysis.
Prepare well, thoroughly and with discipline. A surprisingly large

number of people prepare poorly - and you can use that to your
advantage. It's just like all those application stories you read. You'd think
people do not submit sloppy cover letters, but they do all the time.
Similarly, a lot of people are simply not too well prepared, and just
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spending some time preparing well will take you to a level where you're
competing with the good ones.
Remember that it's as much psychological as it is skills if you let

the test, its environment, the people intimidate you, you've lost half the
battle already. Shut the world out when you're practising. Shut it out
during the tests.
Pay attention to the tips No matter what material you use for practice,
absorb the tips and short-cut techniques. Use them the practice
environment is a "safe" environment, and there's no penalty for
getting it wrong. Just being a few seconds faster in a real test can make a
big difference.
Tune your mind to compute Practice test materials are great, but for
flexing your mind muscles on numerical ability and quantitative aptitude,
the world around you offers plenty of practice. Calculate your lunch or
dinner prices in your head, calculate percentages and ratios as you read
business articles, make mental calculations of revenue of the shop near
your house; they're all great ways to train your mind. For some, numbers
are easy and natural, but for most others, it needs practice.
Few win every battle Most people do fail sometime or another. So

don't let the fear of failure hold you back. Didn't make it through test X?
Never mind, prepare and act on what went wrong, go after the next
opportunity
Finally, enjoy your practice When you do it well, you feel good, your
confidence improves, and it's not an ordeal. Don't let your practice
become an ordeal and a dread. Enjoy the journey. Good luck.
Numerical skills
Useful ratios and percentages to speed up problem solving and analysis
Many questions in numerical reasoning, data interpretation and other problem
solving tests involve the usage of percentages and ratios. You may multiply by
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percentages, use ratios as part of calculations, divide by decimals and so on.

Often, these % and ratios tend to be "familiar" (it's rare for questions to ask you
to calculate 39.2% of something - it will probably be 40%)
Let's look at some examples:
What is 75% of 240? Would you do 75% x 240? No. What you should do is (3/4)
x 240 = 3 x 60 = 180. Which is much simpler than doing 240 x 0.75. Similarly,
why do x 15% when you can do x 3/20?
Look for opportunities to use simple fractions instead of 2 digit multiplications.
Whether you are strong at maths or not, learn these ratios well and they can
help you speeding up approximations and a lot of other calculations.
Fractio
n
1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6
1/7
1/8
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1/9
1/10
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10
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0.11
0.10
1/11
9%
0.09
1/12
8%
0.08
0.20
1/20
5%
0.05
0.17
1/40
0.14
2/5
0.13
3/5
0.25
2.5
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40
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60
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0.40
0.60

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4/5
5/9
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A few examples:
- What is 75% of 120? (120 x 3/4 = 90!)
- 3/5th of a company's sales came from book subscriptions (...you mean
60%!)
- Expenditure is 0.38 of the sales (= sales x 3/8)
Success in numerical reasoning tests is not just about knowing how to
solve problems; it's also about how to solve a problem quickly,
efficiently and by intelligent application of mathematical shortcuts
and eliminations.
Knowing how to shave a few seconds off of each
question will simply mean solving a couple of extra questions which might
mean a big difference in the final outcome.
Verbal skills
Take time to think carefully about arguments in newspapers, books

and business articles you read.
Ask questions as you read e.g.
what evidence has been presented for or against the argument?,

are the facts clear?, is there sufficient evidence to justify the
conclusion?, is this argument logical? etc.
Look up the meaning of words you are unfamiliar with. Always try
and improve your vocabulary.
Think and question as you are reading about more complex words
and sentence structures.
meanings?
Are there other words with similar
If so, what are the opposite of these words?
Do
sentences contain double negatives or ambiguous statements?

Abstract & diagrammatic skills
These are about finding patterns and identifying categories and

rules.
Spend time thinking about the features that make objects
alike and what makes them different.
Use puzzle books, these are readily available and will help you
gain confidence in identifying sequences and patterns and the
various rules that these puzzles follow.
Useful Practice Websites and Resources

Practice aptitude tests
There are a range of links below to practice tests. Most have free
examples. Some may incur a small charge to use (you can also find
others online):
Practice Aptitude Tests http://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/
Cubiks Online Assessment

http://www.cubiksonline.com/cubiks/practicetests/
AptitudeTest.com http://www.aptitude-test.com/
Job Test Prep - Psychometric Tests

http://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/default.aspx
Kenexa Practice Tests http://www.psl.com/practice/
Morrisby http://www.morrisby.com/
Psychometricadvantage.co.uk
http://www.psychometricadvantage.co.uk/
Psychometric Success http://www.psychometric-success.com/
Saville Consulting http://www.savilleconsulting.com/
SHLDirect.com http://www.shldirect.com/
Practice aptitude tests may also be available at specific employer

websites, such as JP Morgan, HSBC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Procter &
Gamble and the Civil Service.
Please note that websites are liable to change and that Postgraduate
Careers (Business School) are not responsible for links external to our own
website.
See page 28 for details of tests that you can access through the University
of Nottingham.
Interviews
By the time you get to this stage you know that your application has
impressed the employer well done!
Now you have to bring your CV to life and provide and articulate evidence
to support your claims. The Interview lecture will give you a good
understanding of the process and what you may need to do.
How to prepare
Research the company (againwhat is new since your application?)

Research the role (again!)
Think about your skills and enthusiasm for the company and the job
role and what examples you can use of how you match their
requirements.
Sort out the practicalities e.g. how will you get there? What should
you wear? etc.
Think about the questions they might ask and how you can connect
your experiences to their requirements.
Possible questions:
Tell me about yourself.

What motivates you, why do you want this job?
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
Where do you see yourself in five years time?
What do you like most/least about your course/last job?
These questions are designed to find out if you can do the job, if you really
want to do the job and how self-aware you are.
Other types of questions are used and you will find out more in the
Interview skills sessions about behavioural interviews, case interviews,
telephone interviews etc. Do make sure you attend!
Common interview mistakes:
Not showing an understanding of the job
Not providing interesting and relevant examples of your experience
Not being able to explain why you want the job!
Coming across as being underprepared
Asking the wrong questions, or not asking any questions at all.
Remember even a bad interview experience is helpful to prepare you for
the next occasion, so reflect on how you could do better and seek advice
from your Postgraduate Careers Team.
MSc Password Protected Resources

SELF ASSESSMENT & CAREER PLANNING
Please note that the following resources are paid for on a subscription
basis by the Postgraduate Careers Team. You should not share these
links/passwords with anyone outside of the Business School MSc
Programmes if you do, this will contravene our licences and
prevent further usage.
CareerLeader College A tool developed by Harvard Business School
that measures your business interests, motivations and areas of strength.
A Profile Report is generated and sent to your email account. You may
wish to book a Careers Consultation to assist you in interpreting the
results. Email BusinessPCS@nottingham.ac.uk, Subject: CareerLeader
College.
10 Minutes With The package features 10 minute videos with business
leaders discussing their industries, current roles and their career paths.
Go to: www.10MinutesWith.com
Use your University of Nottingham email address to register
Vault Career Insider Detailed industry guides, employee surveys,

information on case interviews and an array of careers articles to help you
explore options.
Go to: http://careerinsider.vault.com/wps/portal/careerinsider?
parrefer=6185
You must use the full link above for Vault to recognise you as a
NUBS student
PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS
Profiling for Success Ability Tests, Personality and Learning Style
Questionnaires. On completion of the tests a report will be sent direct to
your University email account with a detailed report. Feedback is
available if required.
Go to http://www.profilingforsuccess.com/take-an-assessment.php
Client Code: tflhe
Access Code: notts
Password: notts060716
You must use your University of Nottingham email address to

register.
VACANCIES
Please note that the following resources are paid for on a subscription
basis by the Postgraduate Careers Team. You should not share these
Programmes if you do this will contravene our licences and
Postgraduate Careers Service Vacancy Database
Go to:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/businesspcs/vacancies/
Username: NUBSPG
Password: PG707VA (all case sensitive)
You will receive weekly emails highlighting vacancies within the
database
We email to your University email address.
GoinGlobal GoinGlobal career and employment resources include worldwide job openings, internship listings, industry profiles and countryspecific career information. Content includes topics such as: work
permit/visa regulations, CV/resume writing guidelines and examples,
employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups,
cultural/interviewing advice, corporate profiles and worldwide job
listings.plus much more! Also visit the global forum to chat about living
and working abroad.
You must register using the link below using a NUBS computer - you
cannot register using your home or personal computer as you will not be
recognised as being a NUBS student.
Go to: http://online.goinglobal.com/default.aspx
Executive Grapevine Executive Grapevine is a worldwide executive

recruitment search tool. The database contains more than 7,000 executive
recruitment firms including all of the leading head-hunters and 18,000
recruitment consultants located in the UK and worldwide. Executive
Grapevine is a well-established reference source providing some of the
most accurate and in-depth profiles of the worlds leading search firms.
Suitable for those with professional experience prior to the MSc
programme.
Go to: http://egoldr.askgrapevine.com
ID: nubs
Password: mba (all case sensitive)
NEGOTIATING OFFERS
Please note that the following resource is paid for on a subscription basis
by the Postgraduate Careers Team. You should not share these
Programmes if you do this will contravene our licences and
Pay Negotiation.com Sign up for one-hour salary negotiation coaching.
To help students negotiate job offers as effectively as possible the
Postgraduate Careers Team have paid for a limited number of places on
this online salary negotiation training course taught by negotiation
professors from London Business School and INSEAD and career coaches
like Daniel Porot.
Go to http://www.paynegotiation.com/members/pni/nubs12.php
Register your University email address.
Places allocated on a first-come first served basis.
And Finally (Top Tips)

The labour market has become increasingly competitive. Use these job
hunting tips to improve your chances of getting an interview.
Start with the basics ask yourself questions that will shape your job
hunting
What am I good at?
What do I really enjoy doing?
Whilst these questions sound very basic and theoretical, they are the
fundamentals of the next step.
Define your skills confirm the value proposition, before you create
your CV
What are my core skills (i.e. managing teams, being creative, delivery
etc.)?
How have I utilised these skills in the past?
How transferable are these core skills?
What skills can I bring to a future employer, which will add value to their
business?
You will notice no reference to industry specifics. The reason for this is
that in any change of career, it is the core skills you need to focus on.
These are your true value adds.
Build a great CV a CV is not merely a chronological list of employment
Your curriculum vitae is not an autobiography.
Make a CV relevant for the application. Have an adaptable CV to amplify
your appropriate core skills to the role.
Build your CV using your career history whilst highlighting core skills.
Your CV is a value proposal to demonstrate how you can add value to
the employer.
Seek out advice on your CV and be prepared to take critique (dont be
protective) your CV is a means to an end.
Never add anything in a CV that you are not prepared to demonstrate or
elaborate on.
Stick to the facts not opinions.
A CV has one purpose in its lifetime to achieve an interview.
Focus on the positives approach each opportunity as though it were
your first.
It is easy to become caught up in the negative spiral of a job seeker,
especially the longer the search goes on to secure your ideal role. This will
not enhance your chances of obtaining your next role. Stay focused on
your abilities.
What have been your major career accomplishments?
What were the ultimate outcomes
How did you achieve these accomplishments?
Is the core activity replicable?
What challenges did you overcome along the way?
Which of your core skills were utilised?
Build an online presence promote yourself

More and more agencies and employers are searching online for suitable
applicants. If you do not have an online presence you may be missing out
on opportunities.
Promote yourself in a positive manner online, utilising the various social
media tools available (LinkedIn, create your own blog, Facebook, Twitter,
Xingetc.)
Is your online image a consistent positive demonstration of your value
adds?
Are you ensuring Search Engine Optimisation for your online image - will
agents and employers find you?
Take an active role in relevant groups and online discussions, whilst
displaying positivity and consistency.
Set job alerts for relevant job boards this means that appropriate
adverts will come in to you.
Work proactively with a limited number of high quality agents who will
promote your expertise to relevant companies.
Attend relevant webinars, online seminars, and online events, asking
credible and positive questions.
Interview tips preparation is key
Regardless of experience, seniority, past history or existing circumstances,
an interview can be a very nerve-wracking experience. This is particularly
relevant if you have been out of the job seeker market for some time or it
is your first time seeking a job.
Prior to the interview event, go back to the start:
What are my core skills?
What am I good at?
How does this benefit the potential employer?
How do my previous accomplishments demonstrate this?
Gain interview advice; from a professional, friends or family. Use your
Postgraduate Careers Team!
Run some mock interviews, perhaps with a professional, friends or
family
Be prepared to go into detail with your answers, but ensure that you
answer the question asked.
Research the employer and be prepared to answer questions on why you
wish to work for them.
Research the role and ensure that you are 100% committed to going for
the interview.
Maintain a Positive Mental Attitude
What does having a positive mental attitude whilst job hunting actually
mean?
Prepare work hard to be ready for job opportunities.
Attention to detail your CV, your interview, your online presence.
Take action Put yourself out there, be proactive, make contacts, take
risks and prepare to be vulnerable.
Expect positive results optimism improves your chances of success.

If/when you fail in a job application, assess, learn the lessons and continue
on smarter and better prepared.
Listen to others
Finally, and very importantly, when job hunting be prepared to take
advice, dont be defensive, remain positive and make yourself available
for opportunities by being proactive.

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About the Programme

Postgraduate Careers Team: Who We Are and How to

Prerequisites, Prior Learning, Entry Conditions, Credits and

Applications and Recruitment Toolkit

Finding a Job and Identifying Your Skills

Your Career, Your Way

Postgraduate Careers Team: Who We Are and How to

Postgraduate Careers Service Manager

Appointments and enquiries can be made:

Prerequisites, Prior Learning, Entry Conditions, Credits

There are no prerequisites for this programme

You will receive a Certificate of Professional Development

Elements of this programme are a prerequisite in order to be

Your Career, Your Way

to be able to make applications that have a positive impact on employers

Your Career, Your Way

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Describe how the Postgraduate Careers Team can assist them

Meetings and Attendance

Your Career, Your Way

Your Career, Your Way

How to Book on Employer Events, Workshops and Seminar

Your Career, Your Way

Book an initial appointment with a Postgraduate Careers Consultant

Attend sessions (October onwards)

Review the programme of company recruitment presentations on

Submit online applications (October December and beyond!)

Attend careers workshops (January March 2015)

Interviews and Assessment Centres often take place from December

Provide the Postgraduate Careers Team with up-to-date contact

Your Career, Your Way

Your Career, Your Way

Finding a Job and Identifying Your Skills

Your Career, Your Way

Your Skills Portfolio

Your Career, Your Way

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Your Career, Your Way

Linking Your Skills and Experiences

Evidence of when/how used

Your Career, Your Way

Where to Find Vacancies

We provide a range of careers

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(in reverse chronological order)

Leisure activities, club/society memberships, travel

Most employers will expect the standard UK CV length of two pages.

Targeting the information in your CV to a particular type of work is essential in catching

Your Career, Your Way

Writing Your Covering Letter

Include your address

26th September 2014

Use a simple, clear font

I am writing to apply for the graduate recruitment scheme advertised in The

From my past experience as a Research co-ordinator on employee

1st paragraph why

I have developed relevant skills like analysing complex situations, ability to

2nd paragraph what

I am attracted to Deloitte particularly because of its internationally