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Prospects.ac.uk. Map or Sat Nav? Exploring Prospects.ac.uk. HE Advisers Conference 10 th June 2009 Christine Tomkinson HECSU/Graduate Prospects. Overview. Prospects.ac.uk in context Background Our audience for each site Prospects.ac.uk – the story so far Using prospects.ac.uk for IIAG
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Prospects.ac.uk Map or Sat Nav? Exploring Prospects.ac.uk HE Advisers Conference 10th June 2009 Christine Tomkinson HECSU/Graduate Prospects
Overview • Prospects.ac.uk in context • Background • Our audience for each site • Prospects.ac.uk – the story so far • Using prospects.ac.uk for IIAG • Current and future developments • Questions
Prospects.ac.uk in context Higher Education Careers Services Unit Labour Market Information Student site Careers Services Desk (Professional/members)
Our audience • Government /institution initiatives • Widening participation • Employability • More choices • Greater choice of study options • More subject choice • Greater choice of qualifications • Diverse student population • Diverse backgrounds • Different learning styles Students progressing to and through HE and into work
Prospects content Careers advice Job vacancies Explore types of jobs Find graduate employers Working abroad Your university careers service Explore job sectors Job hunting tips Applications CVs and interviews Gap year Postgraduate courses Flexible working What jobs would suit me? How much could I earn? Virtual fairs Explore working abroad
Results from a recent survey identified that students want online information to be:- in snippets clear and succinct free from jargon unambiguous honest and impartial tailored to their specific needs Student’s online behaviour
What sort of job can I get if I do a degree in Media Studies? I am doing a degree in Philosophy, I think I will need some work experience, where do you suggest? How would I find graduate employers in the design field? I might want to work in the US when I finish my degree can you help me? Careers advice questions
Prospects.ac.uk What sort of job can I get if I do a degree in Media Studies?
Options with your subject Media/communication studies
Work Experience I’m doing a degree in philosophy, I think I need some work experience, what do you suggest? Work experience
Options with your subject Philosophy
Philosophy Information and links to work experience information
Prospects.ac.uk How would I find graduate employers in the design field? Graduate job search Alpha list
Overseas study I might want to work in the US when I finish my degree, can you help me?
Overseas study Country specific information Country specific information USA
Information on the USA Job market Applying for jobs Vacancy sources Help and advice abroad Work experience Postgraduate study Visa and immigration Country overview Contacts and resources
Other useful options • My Prospects • Prospects Planner • Jobs and Postgraduate course newsletters/texts • CV online search • Your university careers service • Professional Area • Members updates • Labour market information • Graduate Careers Services Directory • Links to HECSU.ac.uk – Futuretrack and membership
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