Creative Job Searching

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Creative Job Searching

• Hazel McAllister
• Careers Service
• University of Strathclyde

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What do you need to know

• Focus
• If you know that a traditional graduate
  training scheme or role is not for you, you
  need to research carefully.
• What organisations carry out what you would
  like to do? Where are there, how to contact?

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Use your Careers Service

• help on career planning
• advice on how to identify suitable employers
• advice on how to write an effective cv or
  application form
• seminars on how to make an impact at interview
• what is an assessment centre
• psychometric test practice
• access to employers via careers fairs/seminars

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How to find vacancies

• Traditional
• Careers Service noticeboards websites
• Scottish Shared Vacancy Service
• www.prospects.ac.uk/links/jobvacs
• www.targetjobs.co.uk
• www.milkround.com
• www.get.hobsons.co.uk
• Graduate Directories/employer websites
• Newspapers/Business Publications
• Speculative applications

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How to find vacancies

• Creative methods
• networking
• log your cv on recruitment websites
• join online forums or discussion groups
• raise your profile
• Social Networking Sites
• media radio, television, adverts, internet
• be alert for all opportunities
• speculative applications

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Important advice

• Consider placements, temporary or contract roles
• Paid placements for graduates are offered
  through
• Scottish Networks International
• Graduates for BusinessKnowledge Transfer
  Partnerships
• Many employers recruit staff for short term needs
  and the role may become permanent
• Enhances skills and networks

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Any Questions?