Following on from last week\u2019s newsletter<\/a> \u201cSorry I haven’t got a clue,<\/a>\u201d 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.<\/p>\n – TargetJobs have created a comprehensive article<\/a>, designed to arm you for your next steps and applying for jobs, regardless of whether you know what you want to do:\u00a0‘Don’t panic! It’s never too late to start your job hunt.’<\/a><\/p>\n – Don\u2019t forget to make use of our Life After Uni<\/a>\u00a0pages. 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.<\/p>\n – Also don\u2019t forget that as a graduate you will have access to The CORE<\/a> 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\u2019re on your own!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Revised Work Experience Fund Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n In order for students to apply, they must meet at least one of the Widening Participation and one Placement Eligibility criteria:<\/p>\n Widening Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n – Be in receipt of a full maintenance award from the University (parental income below \u00a325,000)<\/p>\n – Have been in care as a looked-after child.<\/p>\n – Have declared to the University as disabled.<\/p>\n – Be from a black or minority ethnic group.<\/p>\n – Be a mature entrant to University (21 or over at the start of their course).<\/p>\n Placement eligibility criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n – Is paid (at or around the minimum wage) or unpaid for a maximum of six weeks.<\/p>\n – 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).<\/p>\n Keep an eye out for the\u00a0updated documents very soon!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Join the Conversation\u00a0\u2013 Live Facebook Chats<\/strong><\/p>\n We will now be holding live chat session for students, a great opportunity for you to post anything you\u2019ve been thinking about or worrying about with the summer holidays\/perhaps your graduation coming up.\u00a0Head to www.facebook.com\/careersteamCCCU<\/a>\u00a01.00-.5.00pm, Monday-Friday, and post your query on our wall or via. 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