Long Road Careers e-Mag Issue 26

CAREERS LRSFC ISSUE 26 30TH APRIL 2021

AND PROGRESSION

P8 UCAS DISCOVERY

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UNIVERSITY- TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR FIRM CHOICE

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UCAS TIMELINE

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CHURCHILL COLLEGE EVENT

7 ARCHITECTURE TASTER

P9 UPCOMING EVENTS WIRH EDU AND FORM THE FUTURE

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UCAS DISCOVERY DAY

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UPCOMING EVENTS WITH EDU AND FORM THE FUTURE

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CW TECHSTARS

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NEW VACANCIES

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INTERVIEW TIPS

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STUDENT AMBASSADOR

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APPRENTICESHIPS WITH NATWEST

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MORE VACANCIES GAP YEAR ADVICE FIND OUT MORE

The first Bank Holiday of May beckons, and despite the frostiest April on record for some time, I am pleased to say that we have had some days that suggest that summer will be upon us before we know it! It is a glorious time of the year as days lengthen and new life springs into action, but it is also a time when students find they must work hard to keep focused upon their work – this year in particular with Assessments in the weeks ahead.

My office is located in the LRC, and I can honestly say that I have never seen so many students working so diligently in that space. There is a real sense of students taking control of their lives and I am reminded of our college’s guiding mission; to help students to be the best that they can be.

I see it daily and it makes me proud to work with these students who have managed to pull through a difficult year and now have their whole careers before them. I hope that the contents of this edition of the Careers eMag might inspire them to make the most of their hard-earned education and take the next steps on their career path.

Tips for making your firm choice You have made your University Applications and started to receive offers, so what next? Here is some advice from The UNI Guide Review your offers Fools rush in! Take some time revisiting your course and university options, especially if it's been a while since you sent off your UCAS application.

Re-familiarise yourself with the course description and modules on offer – the course content needs to match up with what you're looking for in a course. Will you be happy studying this course for the next three years?

Have you been able to visit the university or the city?

With the ongoing disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, it has been difficult to visit universities in person.

However, you'll find plenty of detail on university websites and their virtual open days are well worth viewing. If you do get the chance to visit in person - take it. A prospectus can only tell you so much. Visit The UNI guide 'choosing the right city' for some top tips.

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Once you have accepted an offer, you are waiting for the unis to update your application based on your final results. While you’re waiting it's a good idea to find out more about your chosen uni by attending open days, following them on social media, and getting the view from current students by checking out virtual talks or look at the UCAS Blogs HERE

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE CHURCHILL COLLEGE VIRTUAL CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR LUCIE GREEN THURSDAY, 13TH MAY AT 5PM Professor Green is a Professor of Physics and a Royal Society University Research Fellow based at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics, and studies activity in the atmosphere of our nearest star, the Sun. The conversation will be hosted by the Master of Churchill College Professor Dame Athene Donald - and will discuss what academics do, what motivates them to get out of bed each morning and aims to explore the individual paths of eminent academics who have made it to the top in their own particular ways. How have they found their own solutions to 'life, what tips they wish they'd been given earlier on, and what might they view, retrospectively, with most pleasure or regret.

More information and to sign up can be found here: https://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/events/lucie-green/

https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/ architecture-light-andexperience-virtual-tastersession

Online Resources

UCAS Discovery Live lounge watch seminars on student essentials, including subjectspecific sessions, applying to uni, and student finance Discover University check out over 100 UK universities and contact course experts Career Choices get inspiration and explore different career opportunities Apprenticeships understand if an apprenticeship is right for you Watch LIVE on 5th May or sign up to watch on-demand until 4th June

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MEET THE INDUSTRY PANEL

Taking the leap onto a specific path can be both daunting and challenging. In our final event in the series we'll be welcoming a panel of industry professionals to give their top tips and share their experiences of how to make those crucial next steps for your future.

FOCUS ON APPRENTICESHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS

New Vacancies

Digital and Customer Service Apprenticeships with Natwest & LTSB LTSB’s vision is “a world where all young people flourish, regardless of your background.”

We’ve partnered with NatWest Group because we’re looking for young people who are passionate about digital technology, data, and customer service to join a range of apprenticeship opportunities in permanent roles with the bank in 2021.

Oral Histories Volunteer with Cambridge Arts Theatre.

We are looking for volunteers to conduct interviews with people associated with the Cambridge Arts Theatre –actors, producers, directors, employees, and patrons –as part of a series of oral histories to enrich our archive with new perspectives on the theatre.

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Click on each job title to find out more.

Interview Questions you should be ready to answer.

If you're getting ready for a job interview, be prepared to get some COVID-related questions. Recruiters are focusing, now more than ever, on how job candidates handled work (or being out of work) during the pandemic, reports Fast Company. They're also asking about workers' experiences in remotework settings.

Given this unprecedented past year, interviewees should be prepared to handle more unique questions than they have in the past.

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To see the full article visit Fast Company

Here are just three sample questions (of eight) Fast Company says you should be prepared to answer: How did your company communicate and manage employees during COVID? What do you do differently now?

What makes you excited to get up in the morning?

Even if you haven't been working during the past year you can adapt your answers to your college experience. An example might be How well did you communicate with Teachers and Progress Coaches during Lockdown?

New Vacancies One Leasure Team Leader Huntingdon District Council One Leisure offers a comprehensive range of highquality leisure facilities across five centres throughout Huntingdonshire. One Leisure is seeking self-motivated, dynamic, and capable individuals to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the necessary blend of operational experience, a willingness to take on responsibility and the ability to always ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Reception / Administration Role with Websters.

The role is initially on a 3-month contract for 22.5 hours per week potentially developing into a full-time permanent role for the right person. At the end of the 3 month period, we would look to offer the role on a permanent basis and for the individual to start a level 3 administration apprenticeship.

To find out more about these and others opportunities visit: https://longroad.sharepoint.com/sites/CareersAndPr ogression or visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Thinking about Gap Year

If you are considering taking a Gap Year before deciding on your next steps, there are a number of options you can consider: Working Abroad - Companies such as Frontier and Camp America give you the opportunity to work abroad and usually allow time for you to travel whilst you are there. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/j obs-and-work-experience/gapyear/gap-year-opportunities Volunteering - Although this might be unpaid you can gain a range of skills and experiences to help boost your CV or UCAS

application. Speak to Sam Plant Long Road's Volunteering Coordinator or visit: https://doit.life/grow Summer Work Experience or Year-long Internships - some companies offer the chance to spend a summer working for them to find out more about their organisation. This could be an option before you start University or if you impress may turn into a full-time Apprenticeship opportunity. https://www.studentladder.co. uk/year-13/gap-yearplacements/

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