JOBSHOP
Graduate Job Search Introduction The graduate jobs market has always been competitive, so you will need to be committed to the process of job hunting. You should approach it in a similar way you would an assignment and be ready to do your research, work to deadlines and produce relevant and high quality written work. You will also need to present yourself in a professional manner. The best strategy for job hunting is to use as many sources as possible - search for jobs online, in newspapers, on company websites, use job agencies, attend graduate careers fairs, send out speculative applications, network and use your existing contacts.
Graduate schemes and internships Internships § Provide experience of working in a particular role § Internships can be either paid/unpaid § Usually temporary, but may lead to permanent work
Graduate schemes/ Traineeships § Provide a mix of on-the-job training, often working in various departments § Graduate schemes are paid and usually paid at a good rate § Can be either temporary or permanent § Highly competitive and usually require a 2:1 degree
MORE INFORMATION Local Government Graduate Schemes Some Local Governments run their own schemes, which they will advertise on their own website. You can search for county councils via www.gov.uk/find-local-council. It is also worth noting that if you are able to get a job within a Local Government (any job, not necessarily a graduate job) you will have access to other jobs, which are only advertised internally, many graduates have been able to move onto the job they want once employed within an organisation. National Graduate Development Programme (ngdp) The ngdp is a two-year graduate management development programme, run by the Local Government Association. The programme was set up to provide local government with the high-calibre managers and to give committed graduates the training and opportunities to make a positive impact. www.ngdp.org.uk Other Graduate Schemes There are hundreds of opportunities usually directly through a company. You can often find out about opportunities via a company’s website. You can search for companies via directories such as the yellow pages or via a search engine. Yellow Pages www.yell.com Thompson Directory www.thompsonlocal.com Tips on finding and checking online information: http://issuu.com/bgcareers/docs/using_the_internet
Advice and information We offer professional and impartial advice, guidance and information to BG graduates who are still seeking employment (this is available for up to 2 years after graduating). You will be able to access one to one careers guidance appointments, business advice appointments, application and interview help and the Resource Centre. (NB: Priority will be given to current students). BG Futures Careers, Employability and Enterprise