Careers and Enterprise Blog
Christina Ackah-Annobil
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Worried about what you’re going to do after university?
Following on from last week’s newsletter “Sorry I haven’t got a clue,” we have gathered a few more links to hopefully ease the minds of those of you who don’t have a plan for after uni.
– TargetJobs have created a comprehensive article, designed to arm you for your next steps and applying for jobs, regardless of whether you know what you want to do: ‘Don’t panic! It’s never too late to start your job hunt.’
– Don’t forget to make use of our Life After Uni pages. These provide plans and tips on career planning, how to write a graduate CV and how to decide if further study is for you, as well as much more.
– Also don’t forget that as a graduate you will have access to The CORE for up to 3 years after you graduate. This includes the online platform, drop-in sessions and Careers Appointments so you have no need to feel like you’re on your own!
Revised Work Experience Fund Criteria
You may have seen the launch of our new Work Experience Fund back in April. Since then, the criteria for the fund have been revised, meaning more students will have a chance to qualify.
In order for students to apply, they must meet at least one of the Widening Participation and one Placement Eligibility criteria:
Widening Participation
– Be in receipt of a full maintenance award from the University (parental income below £25,000)
– Have been in care as a looked-after child.
– Have declared to the University as disabled.
– Be from a black or minority ethnic group.
– Be a mature entrant to University (21 or over at the start of their course).
Placement eligibility criteria
– Is paid (at or around the minimum wage) or unpaid for a maximum of six weeks.
– Any work experience which is paid at 10% above the minimum wage for a maximum of two weeks; particularly in sectors where it is difficult to gain work experience (e.g. media), or where short unpaid placements are the norm (e.g. law).
Keep an eye out for the updated documents very soon!
Join the Conversation – Live Facebook Chats
We will now be holding live chat session for students, a great opportunity for you to post anything you’ve been thinking about or worrying about with the summer holidays/perhaps your graduation coming up. Head to www.facebook.com/careersteamCCCU 1.00-.5.00pm, Monday-Friday, and post your query on our wall or via. Messenger, to speak with an adviser.
Get involved!
As well as Facebook (link), don’t forget to check out our other channels:
