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One Vision, Many Voices. The NHS affects every individual, family and community in Scotland and we aim to provide safe, effective and person-centred care. Our vision is that by 2020 everyone is able to live longer, healthier lives at home or in a homely setting. Our mission is to improve the health of the people of Scotland and we are putting people at the heart of everything we do. To help us achieve our vision, we want to attract today!s best young talent to deliver the improved services for tomorrow. We are looking for people who are curious about what Scotland!s most highly regarded public service can offer them, and who are excited by the vast opportunities that we can offer in both clinical and non clinical careers. The NHS is about more than doctors and nurses. We need accountants, joiners, chefs, physiotherapists, database managers, software designers, painters, dieticians, marketing experts, play workers, drivers, and so much more. With more than 350 different careers on offer, there is a role for you no matter what your interests, skills or quali"cations.
Interested in !nding out more? Come along and meet some of our Modern Apprentices, our Graduate Trainees and training managers who will give you an insight on what working for the NHS is all about. See what is on offer now at https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk For graduate opportunities see www.mts.scot.nhs.uk For information on NHS Scotland www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/
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Contents
Welcome to Futures Fest 2014
5 Reasons to Love Futures Fest 2014 Meet our Exhibitors
Within these 5 arches, you’ll find our exhibitors are friendly, our guest speakers are incredibly inspiring and our interactive workshops are not only informative but very engaging and fun too! Whether you’re still at school, a recent university or college graduate or already on a career path that you’re just not sure of, you’re sure to find something to ignite a spark here at Futures Fest. With so many great opportunities available right here in Scotland, we’ve aimed to showcase the biggest and brightest industries which we think are most relevant to you in 2014. From media to engineering, food, drink and hospitality to graduate schemes, apprenticeships, internships and opportunities abroad, we’ve covered as many bases as possible to make sure you get the most from our event. All we ask is that you arrive intrigued and leave inspired. Take control of your future and gather as much information and advice from our industry experts before you leave today. Bagging your dream career isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible either.
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Futures Fest is brought to you by the team behind Scotcampus and Freshers Festival
Make Your Career Dreams Come True
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For more details about Scotcampus and the Futures Fest contact Graeme Barratt | T 0141 221 6241 | E Graeme@scotcampus.com www.futuresfest.co.uk
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Reasons To Love Futures Fest 2014 Not Just Another Careers Fair We’ve all been to those boring, intimidating careers fairs right? You do a quick loop round the stands, grab your free pens or key rings and leave feeling a bit, well uninspired. We know. We’ve been. We fell asleep standing up. Let’s just say Futures Fest is the complete opposite. Our exhibitors are fun and friendly, our speakers are motivating and our venue is pretty cool.
18 Inspiring Guest Speakers Located within the 5 arches of our venue is our 100 seated auditorium. From 10.30am-3pm we have a strong schedule of seminars from Radio 1, Topshop, Benefit, NHS, Mentorn Media, RAF, Diageo, Scottish Drama Training Network, Skills Development Scotland & more offering fantastic careers advice and tips.
Our Exhibitors Are Friendly We have over 50 exhibitors from key industries including Creative & Media, Energy & Engineering, Food, Drink & Hospitality, The Armed Forces, Commercial Opportunities and Further Education. All of our exhibitors are happy to answer any questions you may have and you can even pass your CV to the top dogs of each company! Remember to be memorable, you may never get this chance again.
Interactive Workshop Area Get involved! Take part in our confidence boosting classes, get tips from Topshop/Topman on dressing for success, visit our CV Advice area, take a seat for our 5 minute Q&A sessions from industry leaders or learn more about the importance of your social media footprint.
One on One Careers Advice From The Experts Too shy to ask questions during our seminars? Not to worry the Careers Service are here to offer one on one advice. Whether you’re looking for tips on how to improve your CV or if you just want to know more about a specific industry, our experts will do their very best to assist you with any queries you may have.
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MEET OUR EXHIBITORS Adopt an Intern
CIPS
Cordia
cips.org
cordia.co.uk
adoptanintern.org.uk
Procurement and supply management lies at the heart of business operations and impacts organisational health. CIPS offers a ‘onestop shop’ for procurement and supply excellence in people, processes and performance. Organisations that employ CIPS qualified people, who also undertake Continuing Professional Development, can be confident that they have the necessary skills to manage supply chains effectively.
Cordia are Scotland's largest provider of facilities management and home care services. Based in Glasgow, we have an annual turnover of £136M and we have a geographic service delivery covering all Scotland. Our Encore Hospitality Services is one of the UK’s leading catering companies with the skills and experience to deliver a memorable fine dining experience for weddings, corporate events and more. Operating in iconic venues such as City Chambers, Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum, Old Fruitmarket and Riverside Museum but to name a few.
Adopt an Intern connects Scotland's talented graduates with cross-sector organisations through project-based, paid internships in a variety of industries. All of our internships are specifically designed with graduates in mind, aiming to offer one of the best ways into graduate level employment. We're about developing talent, not making tea!
Apprentices in Scotland apprenticeshipsinscotland.com Apprenticeships in Scotland is Scotland’s national vacancy handling service for youth opportunities. We are a web clever social enterprise project run by young people with the help of the Scottish careers community. Our aims are to create youth opportunities, stimulate the demand for Apprenticeships and bring employers and young people together in ways that work.
British Army army.mod.uk Whatever your skills, interest or background, there's a job for you in the Army. With roles from HR specialists to plumbers to Infantry soldiers - and pretty much everything else in between - there will be something right for you. You can join full-time with the Regular Army or if you fancy doing something completely different to your day job or maybe something that enhances it, you could join part-time with the Army Reserve. We're always recruiting for both.Search Army Jobs to find out more.
CITB citb.co.uk CITB is a partnership between CITB, The Construction Industry Council (CIC) and CITB-ConstructionSkills Northern Ireland. We work with employers, training providers and others to provide a coordinated sector-based approach to skills and help the industry raise standards and provide the products and services employers need to increase their competitive edge
Converge Challenge convergechallenge.com Scotland's premier business competition brings together the most ambitious and creative thinkers from academia, research and business offering a top prize of £60,000! The programme is open to staff and students of all Scottish Universities and Research Institutes. We work with any idea, at any stage of the development process. Can you rise to the Challenge? Apply online by Friday 2nd May 2014.
Childcare Management Group childcaremanagementcompany.co.uk At Childcare Management Company (CMC) we offer a wide range of expert services and recruitment within the Early Years and Education sectors.
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Creative & Cultural Skills ccskills.org.uk
Creative & Cultural Skills gives young people opportunities to work and learn in the creative industries. We want to ensure that employers benefit from a skilled generation of talent and continue on a course of economic growth. Our network of industry and education supporters - the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural – is open to those who are committed to the provision of high quality creative education and training, apprenticeships and careers advice. Together, we’ve created over 3,000 Creative Apprenticeships in the UK since 2008, and we will deliver a further 6,500 jobs in the next two years.
Diageo diageo.com Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. “celebrating life every day, everywhere” is at the core of what we do. Scotland is one of Diageo’s largest spirit supply centres responsible for producing around 50 million cases of leading brands of Scotch whisky and white spirits annually. For more information about Diageo, its people, corporate responsibility and careers visit our website.
EDF
Glasgow Clyde College
Improve Scotland
edfenergy.com
glasgowclyde.ac.uk
improveltd.co.uk
EDF Energy is one of the UK’s largest energy companies and its largest producer of low-carbon electricity. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the EDF Group, one of Europe's largest energy groups, we generate around one fifth of the UK's electricity and employ around 15,000 people. We supply electricity and gas to around 5.5 million residential and business customers, making us the biggest supplier of electricity by volume.
Glasgow Clyde College is home to Scotland’s most exciting and well-respected creative courses. If it’s Acting, Art and Design, Dance, Fashion and Textiles, Graphic Design, Jewellery, Media, Music, Sound Production or Television, you’ll want to start your career with us. Formed in 2013 from the merger of Anniesland College, Cardonald College and Langside College, Glasgow Clyde College brings together 150 years of teaching expertise. We offer fulltime, part-time and evening courses from introductory to degree level, all delivered in a relaxed, friendly and modern environment. We look forward to welcoming you!
Improve provides the strategic overview for the food & drink manufacturing sector to help increase performance and productivity. Being partly government and partly self-funded, Improve is perfectly placed to be the voice of employers and government – articulating and championing the sector’s needs to government skills bodies, reporting back on government policy and how it affects the sector.
FDM fdmgroup.com/uk FDM is an international IT services provider with a unique graduate programme and roles available for Business IT Consultants and Technical IT Consultants. We select and employ high-calibre candidates and after the initial training, our trainees progress to represent the company as FDM Consultants on one or more client assignments.
First Group firstgroup.com FirstGroup plc is the leading transport operator in the UK and North America. With revenues of more than £6.9 billion per annum and approximately 120,000 employees we transport more than 2.5 billion passengers every year.
Food Standards Agency in Scotland food.gov.uk The Food Standards Agency is an independent government department improving food standards, safety and nutrition in Scotland, and protecting people's health in relation to food. Everything we do reflects our vision 'Safer food for the nation'. Jobs within the agency range from nutritionists to vets and meat hygiene inspectors to communications! When vacancies arise, these will be advertised on our website.
Glasgow Council on Alcohol Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) was established in 1965. It was the first council of its kind in the UK and is the longest continuously operating. After some years similar councils were founded in Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh and GCA became the inspiration for a network of Local Councils on Alcohol to be formed across Scotland. Today there are 32 Councils on Alcohol located throughout Scotland.
Homebase homebase.co.uk Homebase is the leading home enhancement retailer in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We’re also part of Home Retail Group, the UK’s top home and general merchandise retailer. Our sister brands within this close-knit group include Argos, Habitat and our financial services business. We’re recognised for increasingly high levels of choice, style and customer service. Through our evolving store network, our mobile app and our website, we offer over 38,000 products to 1.5 million customers every week. Did you know? Homebase was awarded a place in The Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work For 2014.
Jobs & Business Glasgow jbg.org.uk Jobs & Business Glasgow support eligible Glasgow residents to create CVs, prepare for interviews, complete job applications, and to improve their chances of getting a job. Our range of training courses and workshops provide the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications, meet new people and improve confidence and self-esteem. We also work closely with employers across the city so that our clients have direct access to the latest job opportunities.
Kaplan Financial financial.kaplan.co.uk Kaplan, part of Kaplan, Inc is the UK’s leading global provider of diverse education and training. Programmes include professional accountancy and financial training, vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships, financial markets, postgraduate and undergraduate degrees.
Kongsberg kongsberg.com Kongsberg is a multinational knowledge based group with more than 7,000 employees in 25+ countries. Supplying high technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil & gas industry, the merchant marine industry and the defence and aerospace industries. Within the group, Kongsberg Maritime Ltd delivers innovative and reliable solutions and systems for offshore marine, subsea and merchant marine.
KPMG
NHS
kpmg.com
jobs.scot.nhs.uk
KPMG in the UK is a leading provider of professional services including audit, tax and advisory. As part of KPMG Europe LLP we are part of the largest integrated accounting firm in Europe. KPMG in the UK has over 10,000 partners and staff working in 22 offices and is part of a strong global network of member firms. Our vision is simple - to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, people and our capital markets.
Everyone knows the NHS and how important it is to each of us and our families. But have you thought about how important you may be to us? We are meeting the challenge of delivering world class care and are looking for the best talent to work with us. Come along and meet people who are already making a difference. We look forward to meeting you.
learndirect learndirect.com Every day thousands of people up and down the country are learning new skills with learndirect. We are the UK’s largest provider of skills, training and employment services. We can help kick-start your career with a Modern Apprenticeship. They are completed on the job, so you get hands-on experience and real money. It’s a great way into lots of careers.
MGT Training mgttraining.com MGT Training Ltd provides vocational training to the retail, leisure and tourism industries in Scotland. Michelle Batt and Patricia Middleton established MGT Training Ltd in 2004. As mothers with families of their own, they were convinced that effective vocational training depends on one-to-one engagement with and motivation of young people. Our staff relates and contributes to trainees through personal example.
The Professional Diving Academy professionaldivingacademy.com The Professional Diving Academy is leading the way in advanced commercial diver training techniques. Our certification is recognised worldwide and provides exciting and lucrative global employment opportunities for our graduates. As one of the most modern diver training schools in the world, the PDA benefits from its unique position of being directly connected with the diving industry. Our sister company Shearwater Marine Services is one of the largest marine civil engineering diving companies in the UK, with two decades of contracting experience at an international level. It is because of this vital interface with the diving world that the PDA has been able to develop a comprehensive diver training program which we feel is unmatched by any other training organisation. So why not tap into our unique wealth of background knowledge and experience if you have a passion for diving into an exciting new career.
Nationwide nationwide.co.uk Nationwide Building Society is the world’s largest building society, one the UK’s largest savings providers and a top-three provider of mortgages. With around 15 million members, Nationwide has a relationship with almost a quarter of the UK population. In the first half of 2013/2014 we helped 30,400 people buy their first home and made a strong underlying profit of £332 million. We’ve demonstrated, time and time again, that we’ll remain true to our core building society principles – helping people to save, helping them to buy their own homes and helping them to make the most of their money.
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Procurement People of Tomorrow cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/commercial/ procurement Endorsed by the Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at the National Procurement Conference in October 2013, The Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT) initiative is a Scottish Government and Academia-led initiative to build and sustain our own talent pool, backed by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and supported by public and private sectors. It focuses on engaging with young people and designing a range of flexible academic and vocational pathways for them to build their skills and enter the profession. Future Fest is a great opportunity to help raise awareness of procurement and supply chain as a career of choice and a fantastic platform to find young talent for Modern Apprenticeship and Graduate programmes.
Progressio progressio.org.uk Progressio ICS offers 18 to 25 year olds the opportunity to volunteer in El Salvador, Honduras, Malawi, Nicaragua or Zimbabwe for 10 weeks, supporting local communities to overcome the barriers keeping them in poverty. This is government funded and open to all. Come and meet us to find out more!
QA Apprenticeships apprenticeships.qa.com QA Apprenticeships is a multi-award winning provider of IT and business services apprenticeships rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. QA’s programme won Apprenticeship Programme of the Year 2012, 2013 and 2014. 94% of QA Apprentices secure permanent jobs at the end of their IT apprenticeship. In the last year QA has trained over 1,700 apprentices and created over 1,000 new jobs for the UK’s young people. Visit www.qa.com/apprenticeships to find out more!
RAF raf.mod.uk The Royal Air Force’s vision is to be an agile, responsive and candidatefocussed organisation that attracts, recruits and selects the best people from across society into one of our 57 different careers to meet the RAF Regular and Reserve requirements. Our aim is to promote the opportunities for not just careers, but for the travel, sport, personal and professional development prospects that the Service offers.
Royal Naval Reserve
Scotland Food and Drink Skills Academy
Skills Development Scotland
sfd-skillsacademy.co.uk
myworldofwork.co.uk
More than ever before a focus on skills development will be crucial in determining which companies succeed in the competitive sector that is food and drink. It is essential therefore that The Skills Academy delivers the support the industry needs in terms of influencing Government policy, developing new training initiatives, increasing our stakeholder partnerships and promoting best practice.
On myworldofwork. co.uk you can find out which careers suit you and start planning your next steps: find out what you’re good at, see jobs in action, search for training and job opportunities, build CVs, get interview tips and much more!
royalnavy.mod.uk/ navyreserves
Scot Grad
Royal Naval Reserve is the part time element of the Royal Navy. The force is around 2,300 strong and HMS DALRIADA in Glasgow is the home of the RNR in the West of Scotland. Sailors from DALRIADA regularly train alongside their regular colleagues and get paid the same daily rate. If you achieve 24 days annually and you get a Tax free bounty up to £1600. We’ll be talking about opportunities with DALRIADA (recruiting now) and our open evenings on the last Wednesday of every month.
scotgrad.co.uk
SAE Institute
sdtn.org
sae.edu
The Scottish Drama Training Network aims to promote, support and enhance practical drama training in Scotland. Based at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, the SDTN is a network of 11 colleges and 5 higher education institutions from across Scotland which offer training in Acting, Musical Theatre, Television, Film, Technical Theatre Skills and Radio.
SAE Institute was founded in 1976 by Dr Tom Misner in Sydney, Australia offering post-secondary courses in audio engineering. SAE Institute has since grown to become the world’s largest practical creative media educator with fifty-four campuses in twenty-six countries and an expanded course portfolio in creative media technologies with a strong tradition of practical application and industry recognition. In the UK, SAE Institute has four campuses in London, Liverpool, Glasgow and the world headquarters in Oxford. The Glasgow campus opened in 1990 and has since established itself as a premier training facility for audio and digital filmmaking creatives with a strong reputation in the industry.
ScotGrad –Graduate Placements for Growing Businesses, aims to provide an enhanced graduate and student placement service for Scotland. We provide opportunities for those looking to build a future career and help graduates get that crucial, initial, graduate-level work experience, whilst providing Scottish companies and social enterprises with the talent and skills they need to thrive and grow.
The Scottish Drama Training Network
Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) sie.ac.uk The Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) is the national organisation for supporting enterprise and entrepreneurship in Scotland's universities and colleges. For over 10 years SIE has helped students discover enterprise and unlock their potential through competitions, workshops, one-to-one business support and national events.
Springboard UK springboard.uk.net Promoting Hospitality, leisure and tourism as a great place to work and providing specialist services to businesses to attract talent and support HR and CSR priorities.
Sodexo sodexojobs.co.uk Our positioning in the services industry is original and unique. It is what makes our brand different. In combining the diverse talents of our teams, Sodexo is the only company to integrate a complete offer of innovative services, based on over 100 professions.
Target Jobs targetjobs.co.uk Ready to hunt for graduate schemes and internships? We've got vacancies aplenty, great advice and top tips on employers to help you get hired.
Teach in Scotland teachinginscotland.com
Teach in Scotland provides helpful advice and guidance on entry requirements to those (graduates, students, general public) who are interested in becoming a Primary or Secondary school teacher in Scotland’s schools.
Meet Our guest speakers Futures Fest 2014 features 18 guests speaking about the range of careers available in their companies and the paths they took that led to their current jobs. In these half hourly sessions they'll also be on hand to answer any questions and make sure you have all of the information you want. Here's a brief overview of our guests and when you can hear them:
Tuesday 18th March Scottish Drama Training Network
wednesday 19th March 10:30am - 11am
Rachel Robinson will be talking about ways to improve the creative chances of gaining careers available to students and teachers of practical drama in Scotland.
Mentorn Media
11am - 11:30am Amanda McGlynn from
Mentorn Media will be on hand to provide an overview of working in a modern television environment. Having spent over 15 years in current affairs and factual television, she's encountered some exciting and often difficult challenges. With lots of graduates hoping to work in the media, it helps to know a little bit about how it all works and she'll be happy to help with some good advice.
Skills Development Scotland
11:30am - 12pm Skills Development Scotland will be focusing on
myworldofwork.co.uk, which can help you get into the career you want. You can find out what you’re good at and which careers suit you, hear from people working in areas that interest you and from employers creating the jobs of the future.
Scotgrad
10:30am - 11am ScotGrad will be taking us through an overview of the ScotGrad placements programme and what it can offer Scotland’s recent graduates.
NHS 11am - 11:30am Everyone knows the NHS and how important it is to each of us and our families. But have you thought about how important you may be to them? NHS are meeting the challenge of delivering world class care and are looking for the best talent to work with us. Come along and meet people who are already making a difference.
Character Scotland 11:30am - 12pm Character Scotland's Gary Walsh will be looking at character, values and employment. He will be addressing questions such as: What is character? What character attributes are employers looking for? How can you focus more on character and values? Radio 1 12pm - 12:30pm BBC Radio 1 Producer Lee-ann Howieson will be talking about her unconventional route into radio, her day to day job and advice on how to get into the industry.
Isolated Heroes 12pm - 12:30pm If you're interested in a career Topshop 12:30pm - 1pm Topshop will be focusing on advice on in fashion, Isolated Heroes will provide an insight into how the fashion industry works from a small brand's perspective and advice on how to break into the industry.
Diageo 12:30pm - 1pm Diageo Scotland employs 4,000 people and are passionate about discovering new talent. They’re looking for people bursting with real energy and flair to join them via their apprenticeships, internships, graduate programmes and direct entry jobs. Come and hear more about what they are looking for when they recruit the best people. Hear what it’s like to work for Diageo from the people who know best: the employees. Benefit 1pm - 1:30pm Benefit's Claire McKinley will be focussing on her journey from college to Benefit, the promotions that came along the way and what her role involved through these ranks. Improve Scotland 1:30pm - 2pm Improve Scotland are here to talk about building a career in the Food, Drink & Hospitality industry. Procurement 2pm - 2:30pm Head of Scottish Procurement
Policy and Strategy, Nikki Bell will take us through what procurement and supply chain is really all about; why this is a fantastic time to get in to profession; the reasons why you should consider it as a career option of choice; and sharing some real life experiences of the job.
Professional Diving Academy 2:30pm - 3pm If a career in Oil, Gas or Engineering interests you, the Professional Diving Academy will be delivering a talk on how to start your career.
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how to secure a job with its parent company the Arcadia Group.
Native Publishing 1pm - 1:30pm Yvonne McLellan from Native Publishing will be covering her journey within the music industry from starting off as an intern at Sony ATV Publishing and education to working with labels such as Island Records, V2 Music, Rawkus Records to running her own record shop and being a lecturer in music business. Royal Navy 1:30pm - 2pm Royal Naval Reserve is the part time element of the Royal Navy. The force is around 2,300 strong and HMS DALRIADA in Glasgow is the home of the RNR in the West of Scotland. Sailors from DALRIADA regularly train alongside their regular colleagues and get paid the same daily rate. Hear more about opportunities with DALRIADA (recruiting now) and open evenings. RAF 2pm - 2:30pm Flight Lieutenant Sam Warren will talk about the range of jobs and careers within the RAF that aren’t very well known, explaining that only 7% of the RAF actually fly. Progressio 2:30pm - 3pm Rozalyn Wilson from Progressio will be discussing what Progressio is and exactly what they do to help people around the world, her own experiences of volunteering overseas and how you can do the same.
GUEST SPEAKERS TUESDAY 18TH MARCH
WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH
10.30AM - 11AM
SCOTTISH DRAMA TRAINING NETWORK
10.30AM - 11AM
SCOTGRAD
11AM - 11.30AM
MENTORN MEDIA
11AM - 11.30AM
NHS
11.30AM - 12PM
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND
11.30AM - 12PM
CHARACTER SCOTLAND
12PM - 12.30PM
ISOLATED HEROES
12PM - 12.30PM
RADIO 1
DIAGEO
12.30PM - 1PM
TOPSHOP
1PM - 1.30PM
BENEFIT
1PM - 1.30PM
NATIVE PUBLISHING
1.30PM - 2PM
IMPROVE SCOTLAND
1.30PM - 2PM
ROYAL NAVY
2PM - 2.30PM
PROCUREMENT
2PM - 2.30PM
RAF
2.30PM - 3PM
PROFESSIONAL DIVING ACADEMY
2.30PM - 3PM
PROGRESSIO
12.30PM - 1PM
The Arches Glasgow | March 18th & 19th 2014 | 10am – 3pm
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The Importance of Your Social Media Footprint 5 Ways to Boost Your Online Profile Before the explosion of social media, recruiters would look at your cover letter and CV before moving onto the interview stage. Now all it takes is a quick name search on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram before they get to know the real you. Make sure you clean up your act and present the best possible version of yourself online before applying for your desired career. Don’t let that drunken photo from last weekend jeopardise your chances, bin it and follow our 5 tips to boost your online profile.
1. Follow The Right People Do you really need to know what Peter Andre was having for lunch the other day? Don’t clog up your newsfeed with useless updates it’ll only cause you to waste time whilst job hunting. If you’re interested in a business, follow them. This is an easy way to keep up to date with what they’ve been up to and allows you to interact with them.
2. Revise Your Social Media Descriptions Double check the security settings on your page and find out what others can see when searching your name online. Make visible your education and employment history as well as any relevant interests or links to blogs you follow. Hide or delete photographs you’re not proud of and any inappropriate posts.
3. Keep An Eye On Your Friends Sometimes social media embarrassment isn’t caused by what you write – it could be something one of your friends posts on your page. Enable the function which allows you to check all content before it’s posted onto your wall. Don’t let your friends ruin your reputation.
4. Keep Your Cool Show your interest in topical content without being over opinionated. It’s great to show you’re up to date with current events but just remember everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Being slightly forceful with your thoughts online can come across as arrogant and could put off potential employers.
5. Create a LinkedIn account LinkedIn is used to help connect professionals, encourage collaboration and help people find the staff and jobs they’re looking for. It also allows you to view the people who have been looking at your profile and this is a great way of gauging whether prospective recruiters are interested in you. Keep your page up to date and don’t be shy when it comes to linking in with others.
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Internships The Good, The Bad & The Pointless
As we all know, securing a full time job is no easy task. In a number of industries, having experience in relevant fields is essential to getting a job. The best internships will provide you with a real insight into the dynamics of the business whilst giving you an opportunity to gain transferable skills, network and boost your CV. But beware of the pointless ones too. If you find yourself licking envelopes and going on lunch runs, chances are your time could be better spent elsewhere. Help yourself to some of our handy tips: DO your research. Make sure you know about the company, how they work and who to impress. DO ask for feedback. Set objectives for yourself and review your progress by asking for constructive criticism from members of staff. DO become a member of the team. Speak up during meetings and brainstorming sessions if you feel like you have something to add. Being confident will make you more memorable. DON’T worry if you feel nervous on your first day. It’s all about identifying how the business works and establishing relationships with colleagues, this won’t happen overnight. DON’T waste the opportunity. Don’t allow yourself to be underused, if you’re looking for something else to do, ask! Don’t sit on Facebook and count the minutes until lunch. DON’T stay in your comfort zone. Learn as many new things as you can and if you’re confused or struggling at any point ask for help. NEVER let anyone take advantage of you. Never agree to doing menial tasks like licking envelopes for hours or cleaning out dirty cupboards. Your time is better spent elsewhere. NEVER leave without getting valuable names and contact details. This is your chance to stay in touch and add to your CV references. 18
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A Degree is Not Enough Network, Network, Network by Ellen MacAskill
Here's how:
So you work hard at school. You trawl through prospectuses. You get into higher education, do some studying, and in four years you are ready for the job market. Right? Wrong. Sorry to sound pessimistic, but today a degree alone will not cut it.
Clubs and Societies
University is your time for transition and growth. As Lena Dunham once put it, your main job is to “be yourself ”. Networking with peers and professionals will help you get your foot in the door. Make memorable connections. After all, it is about who you know. Gain experience, learn new skills and build up an impressive CV.
Most institutions will have a whole array of student-run extracurricular activities. The University of Glasgow alone has over 200. Maybe you want to play a sport that you never could at school (water-polo, anyone?) or get your thespian on in student theatre. If your college does not offer what you want, set up your own society. ‘Self-starting’ is a buzzword for employers, plus you get to do things on your own terms.
Internships If you already have a career path in mind, internships are an opportunity to get skills while you still have the spare time. Think of it as being paid in experience. Contact your local paper, law firm or hospital and see if they will take you on over the Easter break. If you impress, you never know where a placement might take you in future.
Volunteering Even if your student loan doesn’t allow you to donate huge sums in aid, your time and energy can be just as valuable to charities. Help people in need by training to be a Samaritan. Organise a fundraiser like an Oxjam Music Festival event by being organised and creative. Or put in a few hours weekly at the SSPCA. Good for the conscience and the CV.
Part-time work Not everyone can afford to invest their non-study time in unpaid endeavours. A part-time job need not set you back. Think about how you can make the most of your shifts. Does the company offer on-the-job training and promotion? What transferable skills have you learned? (N.B. Making barista-level coffee might be exactly what makes you popular in an office.)
Supplement your studies or try something completely different - either way, Carpe Diem!
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The Power of Posing
(and how it could help you land your dream job) by Kirsty Fraser Fake it until you make it may sound like the most stupid advice anyone could ever give to someone hoping to pin down their dream role, but it could be the best advice you ever get. When social psychologist Amy Cuddy presented her 18 minute Ted Talk - Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are - to an Edinburgh audience back in 2012 it caused many, quite literally, to sit up and pay attention.
What Is It?
Alongside her partner in the study, Dana Carney, Cuddy set up an experiment focusing on non-verbal expressions of power and how they affect people’s behaviours and hormone levels. The talk focused on showing that ‘faking’ certain poses associated with dominance and power or ‘power posing’ just before stressful situations - such as job interviews - tends to make individuals perform much better than if they adopted ‘low power poses’.
What Are The Poses?
The Science Bit
The Chairman Pose
It works by increasing testosterone levels in the body. By adopting a pose related to dominance our bodies instinctively react by releasing endorphins, making us take greater risks. Furthermore, cortisol levels - usually released during stress - are shown to decrease.
When Should I Do It?
Anytime you’re feeling under pressure, stressed or nervous take two minutes and go away to a quiet space - a bathroom cubicle would work. Once you’ve found a quiet spot, adopt one of the ‘power poses’.
What Not To Do
Stay away from any pose which makes you shrink into the background, curling up or hunching over will have the opposite effect.
Have Fun
Not only is it scientifically proven to work but it’s also a bit of a laugh too. When was the last time an adult genuinely told you that pretending to be Superman could be beneficial to your career? This is advice you should definitely take.
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The Pride Pose
Think Usain Bolt crossing the finishing line at the Olympics, arms spread wide in dominance.
The Superhero Pose
Think Superman or Wonder Woman. Hands on the hips with legs spread evenly. Sit with your legs up on a desk or table in front of you and hands behind your head as if you were the chairman of a company that’s just made its first million.
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Take Time To Travel Gap years, student exchange programmes and seasons abroad have become increasingly popular with students over the years, and while it’s a fun experience, it can also help you to further your career. Employers are not just fixated on whether or not you have a degree, but also how much work and life experience you can bring to their company. From Camp America to teaching English in a foreign country, there are hundreds of opportunities for you to gain the experience you need to boost your career. We talked to students, Megan Duncan and Katie Wilson who have both taken time to travel:
What did you do abroad and for how long? Megan: I went abroad to Au Pair for
an Italian family in San Martino Buon Albergo for a little under 4 months. I was there to teach English to the two children aged 11 and 9, working from 9am until 2pm, with afternoons and weekends free to travel and explore. I was lucky enough to be able to spend my weekends visiting various cities, meeting people, living with locals and seeing all the sights. The family treated me like one of their own and we still keep in touch.
Was the expense of travelling worth it? Megan: The experience was 100% worth it
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How has the experience helped you in life? Megan: Italy made me grow up and
realise that you can really go out and do anything you put your mind to. I learned that spontaneity and trust are two of the most beneficial things. I was able to communicate with people despite the initial language barrier, to be selfsufficient, and grow in confidence in general. When I first told people I was going they thought I was crazy to live with strangers but a stranger is simply a friend you don’t know yet- I know a little naive in some contexts but as long as you do your research and are sensible about it then I think that applies. Katie: Yes, I would say it has helped me. I met so many people, was introduced to different cultures, tried different foods, seen so many sights. Some experiences I liked and some I didn't but everyone
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1. Presentation A structured CV with a simple layout on crisp A4 paper reflects a well-presented employee. It’s the simple things such as folding the paper neatly and putting it in a clean envelope that can make the difference - if you’re as well-suited for the job as other applicants but the CV is crumpled or dirty, it could put you out the game. There are lots of free CV templates available online to download.
2. Make it Relevant Adapt your CV to suit the role. Don’t be lazy - write the position you’re applying for underneath the title and include suitable experience that relates to the job.
3. Include the Basics All CVs should include personal contact information, qualifications, work experience/skills and references. These can be bullet-pointed - be clear and concise. Don’t waffle on about your love of yoga or reading, use this space to include useful skills relevant to the role.
4. Sell Yourself
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Use positive language throughout your CV and showcase your skills. Don’t boast but be confident about your abilities and describe why past experiences have developed your work ethic. A ‘can-do’ attitude is completely necessary and make yourself diverse in the personal interest section. For example, if you enjoy going to the cinema - what genre interests you most? If you go running - what was the last 10K you completed? Give the employer a feel for who you are.
5. Keep It Up to Date Always list your work history beginning with your most recent experience. Include recent volunteering opportunities or new projects you’re working on - show the employer that you enjoy being busy.
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Make Your
Career Dreams Come True by Katy McLaughlin
Do you think your career dreams are unrealistic? Are you considering a dead-end graduate job for the sake of ‘making money’? Studying accountancy but dream of working for Vogue? In our contemporary education system, the pressure to choose a higher education course is thrust upon us at a young age. Being young is coupled with impulsive decisions and that includes lots opting for courses that seem to be the ‘sensible’ option or sometimes, just the wrong course altogether. Unfortunately, many of us don’t realise our off-kilter choices until we’re actually halfway through our course and think it’s too late. Newsflash: it isn’t too late and the only person who can turn it around is YOU.
1. Dream Big Cliché yes - but ‘if your dreams don’t scare you, then they aren’t big enough’. If you spend your lectures daydreaming, good for you. Visualise your dreams to make them happen and be inspired. Research your chosen career no matter how far-fetched it may be, it’s better to try and fail than to not try at all - that way you’ll have no regrets.
2. Get Experience Getting a degree is CV gold but
employers want more. Jam-pack your diary with as many opportunities as possible - volunteer, join a society and draft applications for as many internships and work experience opportunities as possible. If you are seeking work experience unrelated to your degree, be honest in your cover letter and explain you’ve realised you might have made the wrong education choices. There is a chance that employers will be understanding and eager to take on passionate individuals - they will want to showcase their industry to fresh open minds regardless of their study choices.
3. Brush Up Your People Skills To secure the experience you desire, it’s important to have a good front during interviews and phone calls. We’re all human beings - speaking to a panel of established business-leaders is daunting but they were in your position once. Know your subject and know yourself, if you have a natural passion for something, situations like this should be effortless. Be polite and hold eye contact (although you don’t want employers to think you’re trying to hypnotise them).
4. I hate what I’m doing HELP If your course is tedious and you’ve already passed the midway point, do not fret - act now. Most Universities/Colleges
have a helpful careers department who will happily discuss your options. Think about what it is you’re really passionate about and apply for work experience. If your degree doesn’t specialise in the career you want, make sure your work experience does. If it’s still early days, don’t be afraid of dropping out. It takes a strong person to realise they have made a wrong choice and to do something about it.
5. Don’t Be Influenced A lot of students hold back from pursuing their dreams because of pushy parents and clingy other halves. Some unfortunate students are forced into degrees they don’t want to do because their parents pay for their education and will only allow their children to study subjects that they deem acceptable. In this case, get through your degree and keep in mind that once you have graduated - the world is yours. You are free to start making your own money and choose your career path. Relationships should take a backseat when it comes to making life choices, don’t let anyone hold you back and if it means living in different cities (or countries) to jump start your dream career then let it be. Be selfish - your sole commitment at this stage should be to yourself and if you have a strong relationship, you’ll make it work.
The Importance of
Soft Skills by Sam Best
So you've updated your CV with all the qualifications and courses you think you need, you've written a covering letter that sells you even more, and you're invited to interview. It's a foot in the door, sure, but let's think about what else you need to bag your dream job. Soft skills are often overlooked but they could be the only difference between you and the next person through the door. To put it simply, soft skills are what leaves employers with a general impression of what you're like. You might be the most highly qualified person in the world but you won't get anywhere if people don't like you. We all know first impressions count, so try to make good ones.
Turn up on time. This is the easiest one. If you're late to your interview it gets people's backs up immediately, the same way it's a pain waiting for your friend who somehow always manages to miss the bus. Don't make your potential employer wait around for you.
Dress appropriately. And by this I don't just mean smart. I mean appropriate. For my last office interview I wore a suit because I knew everyone there wore suits. For my previous retail job I tailored a more casual outfit to match their brand colours. Put a bit of thought into your outfit and it'll be clear you've made an effort.
Be polite. Massive tip - be super polite. Politer than you would be to your partner's parents, even. It's a simple, subtle way to make people like you. I once heard a story about a man who kept his earphones in during a job interview. Needless to say, this is not polite and he didn't get the job.
Be enthusiastic. Not about getting the job, but about the job itself. Of course the paycheck is a massive incentive, but that's not what the boss wants to hear. They want to know why it should be you they hire, not someone else, and if you can show genuine enthusiasm for the job you'll tick the right box. It shows you'll engage with the work and an engaged worker is a better worker. I once turned up to a job interview five hours late, rain-soaked and annoyed (I'd gotten horribly lost), and I still got the job. I credit this to the fact that I was polite (apologising profusely), friendly, compassionate, and determined. Of course if I could have done that interview again I probably would have, but it's evidence enough that soft skills can play a massive part in winning you a job.
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