What do graduates do An insight into graduate

What do graduates do? An insight into graduate jobs

What is a graduate job? • A graduate = someone who has a degree • A graduate level job = is a job or career where a degree is required

Fact or Fiction? - how much do you know?

With a science degree you could still become a journalist. • True or False?

True • How? A science graduate could complete a course or training in journalism after their degree. • About 65% of jobs for graduates would accept a degree in any subject. • BUT Science/technical/engineering jobs usually require a degree in those subject areas.

A degree guarantees a good job. • True or False?

False • As well as a degree, employers look for evidence of relevant skills and motivation. • A survey stated that ‘ 75% of employers preferred graduates with prior work experience’. For further information check out www. glam. ac. uk/careers - work experience

A typical starting salary for a new graduate is £ 24, 000 • True or False?

True • But salary will depend on lots of factors: location, size of employer, and job. For more info: www. prospects. ac. uk/links/LMISalary

What can I do with a degree in …? Want some ideas of jobs that relate to your degree subject? Options with your degree www. prospects. ac. uk/links/options

Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Trade Development Adviser Company: French Embassy (The Trade Commission Dept – Agricultural division) Salary: £ 22, 000 Job Description: Provide a service to French companies searching for business opportunities in the UK Person requirements: • Bilingual: English/French • Degree in Business or Technical subject • Good communication and organisational skills • Previous work experience in sales/marketing role • Keen interest in speciality fine foods

Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Company: Graduate Trainee Tea Taster Tetley Ltd www. tetley. co. uk Salary: £ 23, 000 Job Description: Part of the Tea Buying and Blending Team you will taste up to 500 teas a day, and learn the art of tasting, buying and blending. Person requirements: • Good degree (any subject) • Commercially aware - with a head for numbers and eye for detail! • Good colour vision • Team player • Highly motivated

Some Dream Jobs … Job Title: Research Assistant Company: Royal Household (Buckingham Palace!!) Salary: £ 19, 000 (plus benefits) Job description: Undertaking research for the Queen’s Private Secretary Office on topics including: planning royal engagements and events, and monitoring UK media coverage Person requirements: • Educated to degree level • Experience of research and report writing • Excellent spoken and written communication • Attention to detail • Good IT skills • Enthusiastic – an individual who can show initiative

Where to look to find graduate job vacancies? www. prospects. ac. uk/links/jobvacs

The A-Z of graduate jobs Prospects Website www. prospects. ac. uk Explore types of jobs – A-Z listings www. prospects. ac. uk/links/occupations Explore job sectors – profiles include trends www. prospects. ac. uk/links/Sector. Bs

How to get your dream job

3 Hot Tips • Be Focussed - if you don’t know what you’re looking for you won’t find it! Have a clear career focus, find out about the sector that interests you and set goals to achieve your aim. • Get Work Experience – there is a strong link between relevant work experience and getting a graduate job. • Be Proactive – use your Careers Service, be aware of the full range of amazing opportunities out there!

Thank you and Good Luck